Page News & Stories Read the latest news, stories, and blog posts from our regional and country offices EnglishFrançais Article A call to action to transform learning & skills development Voices from the pre-launch of the second Continental report on SDG4 at the 11th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development Read now Article Empowering a generation of climate leaders ahead of COP29 The journey of West and Central Africa's children and young people at the center of climate action Read now Article INTERVIEW: Sahel's resilient adolescent girls' voices New research highlights importance of listening to adolescent girls Read now Article COP 29: West Africa and the Sahel One of the world’s climate hotspots, on the frontline on climate and environmental education Read now Article Young people from SIDS make their voices heard From Africa to the Caribbean: Young leaders share their perspectives, solutions and recommendations for resilient Small Island Developing States Read now Press release Eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus in Mali In July 2023, the WHO announced that Mali had successfully eliminated maternal and neonatal tetanus Read now Article Hamady and a regained sense of hope Providing access to justice for children on the move in Mauritania Read now Article A mother's quest: bridging health and hope in Bukavu Embracing newfound health with integrated immunization services Read now Article Giving every child in Mali access to routine vaccination In 2023, nearly 23,000,000 doses of vaccine were administered to children aged 0 to 5 Read now Article Health workers are reaching zero-dose children in Nigeria Overcoming barriers that prevent mothers from vaccinating their children Read now Article 5 reasons why we need environmental education Leveraging the potential of children, adolescents and young people to face the challenges related to climate change Read now Appeal Provide life-saving nutrition to conflict-affected children! No food, no water, no hope – children living in crisis are counting on urgent support. Read now Appeal The First Foods Initiative Join us in making good nutrition a reality for every child Read now Article Staying in school: a sign of hope for Ganirath Keeping children in school in Benin thanks to cash transfers Read now Load more items
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