Child rights

The climate crisis is not just changing the planet, it is changing children. It is affecting children everywhere – their lives, their communities and their health. Children's bodies and minds are uniquely vulnerable to pollution, deadly diseases and extreme weather, and they are disproportionately affected by the impacts of disasters,…, UNICEF at COP28, The COP28 Climate Conference is a critical point in the fight against the climate crisis, and the fight for children’s rights and wellbeing. World leaders and the international community must ensure child rights are prominent within the key outcomes of COP28, so that the needs of children are respected, promoted and considered in all aspects of…, COP28: Outcomes and highlights, Closing statement by UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Kitty van der Heijden Launch of Green Rising: Pathways for youth action by 2025 UNICEF's commitments to Relief, Recovery and Peace Joint statement by Group of Friends of Children and the SDG Powered by Curator.io Follow  @ UNICEF  for the latest updates. Learn about  UNICEF's on the ground…, UNICEF x Youth x Climate, Working together on the decisions that matter most Young people have the right to be heard on climate change. UNICEF builds communities for youth activists and connects young people to global opportunities in over 190 countries. How much do young people know about climate change? UNICEF and Gallup surveyed youth aged 15+ years in 55 countries. We…, More voices of youth, Water and climate change, Climate change is felt through water – whether too much, too little or too polluted Every region of the world, including high-income countries, faces challenges related to water scarcity or lack of access to clean water. With climate change, the problem is projected to get much worse over the coming decades., UNICEF calls for urgent climate action, We are bearing witness to the ways in which children's health and communities are already being altered in a climate-changed world. Children need to be at the centre of the global response. UNICEF calls on Parties to: Protect the lives, health and well-being of children and the resilience of their communities by adapting essential social services…, Roadmap resources, Children need urgent action on climate change UNICEF's strategy at a glance Sustainability and climate change action plan Child-sensitive climate policies for every child

World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Children’s rights are human rights. But in too many places today, children’s rights are under attack. On World Children’s Day we make space for children and young people to raise their voices on the…, #ForEveryChild, Every Right!, For every child, peace animation For every child, peace Every child, everywhere, has a right to live in a peaceful world. For every child, a livable planet animation For every child, a livable planet  Children have a right to a safe and livable planet. For every child, a voice animation For every child, a voice  Children must be listened to and…, #WorldChildrensDay around the world, Children work on a hand-painted canvas during an event marking World Children’s Day in the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. UNICEF/UNI478111/Sujan In 2023, World Children's Day was an opportunity to recognize children as rights holders, to acknowledge the progress that has been made for and with children, and to demand action to…, Learn more about child rights, Hear from UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell, “ Children live in a world that is increasingly hostile to their rights .” Read the child-friendly version of the Convention on the Rights of the Child . Explore resources for parents and teachers on child rights. Watch “We All Have Rights” a video explaining child rights to children aged 3 to…

17/09/21 We are facing an education crisis. For nearly 77 million children, the pandemic has taken away their classrooms for the past 18 months. Schoolchildren worldwide have lost 1.8 trillion hours and counting of in-person learning due to COVID-19 lockdowns. The right to go to school and learn is central to every child’s development, safety and…, No Time to Lose installation at the United Nations, Why schools should reopen as soon as possible, “Children should return to in-person learning as soon as possible” The cost of school closures on students’ learning, health and well-being has been devastating.  The repercussions for every child, their family, their community and their economy will be felt for years to come. Many children will never catch up. School closures impact every child,…, Supported by:, The African Council of Religious Leaders Africa Region of the World Organization of the Scout Movement Educate a Child Education Above All Foundation The Education Commission EEAS-European External Action Service European Commission – Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations European Parliament intergroup…, #ReopenSchools, “I miss them [teachers and classmates] a lot.” Brithany, 11, Ecuador "[E]very second is important to be able to study," Alisha, 15, Pakistan “All kids around the world should go to school in person.” Favour, 12, South Africa “It’s better to go to school because it’s the gateway to the future.” Darina, 16, Spain

As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to cause disruption across the globe, children and young people were joined by stars and leaders to reimagine a better post-pandemic world on World Children’s Day . On 20 November, kids reimagined a better world. Are you with them?, Reimagining a better future for every child, Our future depends on young people. As we face COVID-19, what will you do to reimagine a better world for every child? Today, on #WorldChildrensDay , our UNICEF Australia Youth Ambassadors in partnership with @UNICEF_uk 's Youth Advisory Board, have come together to stand united against climate change. Let's all do our part to ensure we have a…, Reimagining a better world from Colombia, Voices of Youth interviews, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore speaks with 14-year-old Anika Chebrolu who won this year's 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her research on a potential #COVID19 treatment. UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown speaks to three inspiring youth activists on cyber bullying, education and COVID-19 prevention as they work to…, Green dance challenge with Quang Dang and UNICEF Viet Nam, Turning the world blue, Ministry of Education and two historical #schools in #Kabul turned blue to celebrate #WorldChildrensDay and to reimagine a safe & secure learning space #ForEveryChild . #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/DKtBLTpYM9 — UNICEF Afghanistan (@UNICEFAfg) November 23, 2020 El #PuenteDeLaMujer en Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 se ilumina en conmemoración al #…, World Children's Day illustration challenge, Young people around the world joined the Illustration Challenge to reimagine a greener and more sustainable future, for every child. See the illustrations "It's about our lives and our future. We want to be heard and taken seriously." #KidsTakeOver at Bellevue Palace: Today, 13 children and youth talked with Federal President Steinmeier and…, Irish teen Ruairí brings important message to Taoiseach, Ruairí, 15, took his story of homophobia and his appeal for better education on rights all the way to An Taoiseach Micheál Martin., Action for children, Children and young people must be included in decisions that affect their future, from the long term impacts of the #COVID19 pandemic to the climate crisis. Adults must listen and work alongside them to create a better future. #WorldChildrensDay pic.twitter.com/BESwD2m8II — António Guterres (@antonioguterres) November 20, 2020 On #…, #KidsTakeOver, The young co-pilot takes some photos with the passengers at the end of the flight! Together we can reimagine a better World for every child! #KidsTakeOver #WorldChildrensDay pic.twitter.com/akBK9UEQej — UNICEF Cameroon (@unicefcameroon) November 20, 2020 This #WorldChildrensDay , student Vandana Urang is taking over our twitter handle. Join us…, Friends of UNICEF celebrate World Children's Day, Happy #WorldChildrensDay 👦👧 🙌🏼 Together we are #AllOne for children! @FundacioFCB 🤝 @UNICEF 💙❤ @sergino_dest & @AntoGriezmann #NoChildOffside pic.twitter.com/WJ1AnNH3mx — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 20, 2020 Building a brighter world, brick by brick. @LEGO_Group and @omDSB are helping children to reimagine a better future after COVID-…

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