13 August 2019

Strengthening education systems and innovation

Education systems are complex. Getting all children in school and learning requires alignment across families, educators and decision makers. It requires shared goals, and national policies that put learning at the centre. It also requires data collection and regular monitoring to help policymakers identify what’s working, who’s benefiting, and…, Innovation in education, Innovation in education is about more than new technology. It’s about solving a real problem in a fresh, simple way to promote equity and improve learning. Innovation in education comes in many forms. Programmes, services, processes, products and partnerships can all enhance education outcomes in innovative ways – like customized games on solar-…, UNICEF’s work to strengthen education systems, UNICEF works with communities, schools and Governments to build strong, innovative education systems that enhance learning for all children. We support data collection and analysis to help Governments assess progress across a range of outcomes and strengthen national Education Management Information Systems. We also develop comprehensive…, More from UNICEF, Resources, Education Sector Analysis Guidelines: Volume 1 ( English , French , Spanish , Portuguese and Russian ) These guidelines support ministries of education and their partners in undergoing sector analysis and developing education sector plans. Education Sector Analysis Guidelines: Volume 2 ( English , French , Spanish , Portuguese and Russian ) These…
13 August 2019

Inclusive education

There are an estimated 240 million children with disabilities worldwide. Like all children, children with disabilities have ambitions and dreams for their futures. Like all children, they need quality education to develop their skills and realize their full potential. Yet, children with disabilities are often overlooked in policymaking, limiting…, Getting all children in school and learning, Inclusive education is the most effective way to give all children a fair chance to go to school, learn and develop the skills they need to thrive. Inclusive education means all children in the same classrooms, in the same schools. It means real learning opportunities for groups who have traditionally been excluded – not only children with…, UNICEF’s work to promote inclusive education, To close the education gap for children with disabilities, UNICEF supports government efforts to foster and monitor inclusive education systems. Our work focuses on four key areas: Advocacy: UNICEF promotes inclusive education in discussions, high-level events and other forms of outreach geared towards policymakers and the general public.…, More from UNICEF, Resources, Fixing the Broken Promise of Education for All This report draws on national studies to examine why millions of children continue to be denied the fundamental right to primary education. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopts a broad categorization of persons with…
13 August 2019

Girls' education

Investing in girls’ education transforms communities, countries and the entire world. Girls who receive an education are less likely to marry young and more likely to lead healthy, productive lives. They earn higher incomes, participate in the decisions that most affect them, and build better futures for themselves and their families. Girls’…, When we invest in girls’ secondary education, The lifetime earnings of girls dramatically increase National growth rates rise Child marriage rates decline Child mortality rates fall Maternal mortality rates fall Child stunting drops, Why are girls out of school?, Despite evidence demonstrating how central girls’ education is to development, gender disparities in education persist. Around the world, 129 million girls are out of school, including 32 million of primary school age, 30 million of lower-secondary school age, and 67 million of upper-secondary school age. In countries affected by conflict, girls…, Gender equality in education, Gender-equitable education systems empower girls and boys and promote the development of life skills – like self-management, communication, negotiation and critical thinking – that young people need to succeed. They close skills gaps that perpetuate pay gaps, and build prosperity for entire countries. Gender-equitable education systems can…, UNICEF’s work to promote girls’ education, UNICEF works with communities, Governments and partners to remove barriers to girls’ education and promote gender equality in education – even in the most challenging settings. Because investing in girls’ secondary education is one of the most transformative development strategies, we prioritize efforts that enable all girls to complete secondary…, More from UNICEF, Resources, Advancing Girls' Education and Gender Equality through Digital Learning Advancing Girls' Education and Gender Equality through Digital Learning This brief note highlights how UNICEF will advance inclusive and transformative digital technology to enhance girls’ learning and skills development for work and life. Reimagining girls' education…
01 August 2019

Adolescent health and well-being

The world is now home to the largest cohort of adolescents in history – 1.2 billion people between the ages of 10 and 19. How they develop and grow has implications that reverberate across generations. When adolescents, including the most disadvantaged, are supported by caring families and adults, as well as policies and services attentive to…, UNICEF's response, UNICEF is committed to supporting adolescent girls and boys in developing and reaching their full potential. Around the world, UNICEF partners with adolescents to improve the policies, programmes and services that affect their health and well-being. We work with governments in health and other areas – like education; nutrition; gender; child…, Fighting communicable diseases, UNICEF is focused on strengthening the capacity of primary health care at community level to detect and treat communicable and childhood diseases that impact adolescent girls and boys. Those diseases include tuberculosis, malaria, pneumonia, meningitis and diarrhoea. Additionally, UNICEF works to provide routine vaccinations including HPV…, Supporting HIV and AIDS prevention programmes, UNICEF is committed to supporting prevention programmes that are tailored to local needs, with a mix of services focused on adolescent girls, young women and their partners. We also work to increase access to HIV testing, in addition to supporting adolescents living with HIV to access the treatment they need. Learn more, Strengthen gender-responsive health services, UNICEF supports programmes that promote gender equality, reduce stigma and discrimination, and provide adolescents with the information they need to make decisions that affect their own health, including their sexual and reproductive health., Meet the menstrual health and hygiene needs of adolescent girls, Girls without support through puberty and during menstruation, particularly in low-resource and emergency contexts, often experience stigma and social exclusion while forgoing important educational, social and economic opportunities. UNICEF works to end stigma and discrimination during menstruation through evidence-based advocacy efforts, as well…, Promote mental well-being and address mental health conditions, Many mental health disorders have their onset in adolescence. UNICEF works to promote mental well-being during these pivotal years through global advocacy, awareness-raising, and evidence-building to support the implementation and scale-up of effective interventions. We support early prevention, screening and referral through strengthened health…, Prevent and respond to non-communicable diseases, UNICEF's work is commited to promoting healthy behaviours, the prevention of substance use, increased physical activity, and youth-led policy action. We also help reduce the risk of cervical cancer through Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. Learn more, Prevent and respond to violence, UNICEF works to protect adolescents from injuries and violence at home, in school and throughout communities. UNICEF supports programmes to reinforce positive parent-adolescent interactions and non-violent discipline. We’re also committed to strengthening the capacity of social welfare systems and investing in the child protection workforce., Resources, Publisher Title UNICEF Adolescent Health: The Missing Population in Universal Health Coverage UNICEF Adolescent Mental Health Knowledge Summary: Time for Action WHO Global Accelerated Action for the Health of Adolescents UNICEF UNICEF Programme Guide for the Second Decade UNICEF UNICEF Programme Guidance for Early-Life Prevention of Non-…, More from UNICEF