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Most people know that you can’t survive without water. But the truth is slightly more nuanced. You need more than just water – you need SAFE water. You also need safe toilets to keep the environment clean, and as well as soap and water to stop the spread of disease. Find out more about why safe water, sanitation and hygiene are so important: 1.…

This brochure of inspiration is to make UNICEF's food consumption at events nutritious, safe, and sustainable. It is meant for all UNICEF offices globally, regionally and in countries and is inspired by previous UNICEF and WHO guidance on food, nutrition, health, and sustainability. While different regional contexts will present different cultural…

This report highlights the voices of nearly 590,000 girls, boys, young women and men around the world who participated in UNICEF’s poll on policy priorities for advancing adolescent girls’ rights. They made their voices heard loud and clear on advancing girls’ well-being and leadership, with five salient, evidence-based and strategic policy…

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

Some achievements 2022 Emergency response: The HOPE platform was used to deliver cash transfers to over 200,000 vulnerable households with children in Ukraine. Digital health: UNICEF developed U-Test, a mobile health innovation using AI and designed to reach high-risk adolescents and youth for HIV prevention in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria…

NEW YORK, 17 September 2023 -- "Excellencies, distinguished guests, and friends of UNICEF, it is a real privilege to welcome you to UNICEF House. Thank you for being here. "We will hear a great deal over the next few days about the Sustainable Development Goals.  The SDGs are an amazing blueprint.  They represent the coming together of the…

NEW YORK, 18 September 2023 – At the halfway mark towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), two-thirds of child-related indicators are off-pace to meet their targets, according to a new UNICEF report released today. Progress on Children's Well-Being: Centring child rights in the 2030 Agenda warns that as of today, only 6 per cent of…

NEW YORK, 13 September 2023 – As world leaders gather for the High-level Week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, UNICEF will advocate for the rights and well-being of children with a focus on the halfway mark of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs), and call on countries to put child rights at the…

During the UN General Assembly, UNICEF works to put a spotlight on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals ,  humanitarian action ,  health ,  climate change ,  education  and mental health ., The Sustainable Development Goals: Halfway to 2030, Follow  @ UNICEF  for the latest updates.  Learn more about  UNICEF's key events  from the 78th United Nations General Assembly.   Right now, the world is falling behind when it comes to the #GlobalGoals . Children’s lives and futures are on the line. With seven years to go, the time for world leaders to act is now! #UNGA pic.twitter.com/…, Humanitarian and emergencies, In conflict and disaster, children suffer first and suffer most. Sustainable interventions are critical because crises are not one-time shocks; their impact can last for years., Child health and survival, Every year, millions of children die from causes that are preventable and treatable. The COVID-19 pandemic showed everyone how important global health is and the deep inequities that exist. UNICEF is working tirelessly to make sure that every child has the access to the health care and nutrition they need to not only survive, but thrive. , Climate change, Rapid emissions reduction remains the only long term solution, however, because some impacts of climate change are now unavoidable and irreversible, we must immediately save and protect children’s lives by building the resilience of every child and young person to the impacts of this crisis., Learning crisis, Nearly two-thirds of 10-year-olds are estimated to be unable to read and understand a simple text. Without urgent action, this global learning crisis will become a generational catastrophe., Mental health, In every part of the world, poor mental health causes suffering for children and young people. Every child deserves to grow up in loving, nurturing and safe environments.

GENEVA/NEW YORK, 23 May 2023 - "Excellencies, colleagues … it is good to be with you for this important discussion. "Women are the heart and soul of the health care workforce. They account for 70 per cent of all health workers, 90 per cent of nurses and midwives and nearly 75 per cent of community health workers. They are responsible for improving…

In the race to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the looming deadline of the 'Decade of Action’, the private sector has emerged as a critical force for change. With their vast resources and expertise, businesses, foundations and philanthropists have a vital role to play in tackling pressing global challenges such as climate…, May 2023, UNICEF and Partners: Putting Children at the Heart of their Commitment to Improving the World How private sector partnerships are shaping the future CreatingImpact Together Global Goals to Meet 171Planet 2 BillionChildren LiveLearnProtectGrowContributePropelAssist With the Decade of Action the 10-year deadline to achieve the Sustainable…

Man poses for photo in front of blue screen. © UNICEF/UN0802184/McIlwaine João Pedro Azevedo, Chief Statistician and Deputy Director, Division of Data, Analysis, Planning and Monitoring Full credit must be given. João Pedro Azevedo  is UNICEF's first Chief Statistician, appointed in February 2023 at UNICEF Headquarters to lead the organization's…, Resources for the press, Media contacts See UNICEF's range media contacts, available as communications resources for press colleagues. Press centre Browse our extensive resources for journalists and media, showcasing UNICEF's efforts around the world. Experts Talk to our leading experts, available for commentary on child health, nutrition, protection, water, sanitation,…, More UNICEF to explore