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NEW YORK, 11 October 2023 – "Today, as we commemorate the International Day of the Girl, we are reminded of the diverse challenges facing girls around the world, especially in humanitarian crises. “Gender inequality shapes the lives of all girls, from child marriage and sexual violence to access to education and online information. These…

Organized with Plan International and other partners, this year's  International Day of the Girl event  will explore opportunities for improving resourcing to girls and the issues that affect them. We hope you will be able to join us! We invite participants to organize a viewing party with and for girls, wherever you are. Here are some guidelines…

UNICEF’s 2022 Goal Area 5 Global Annual Results Report underscores how the compounding and overlapping crises the world faced in 2022 heightened poverty, inequality and social injustice, disproportionately impacting children globally. The report also features examples of country programmes and partnerships that were critical in making children…, Filename: GoalArea5_FinalWebAcccessible.pdf Report created by: Creatrix Designer Organization: [Personal and organization information from the Preferences > Identity dialog.], Summary, The checker found no problems in this document. Needs manual check: 2 Passed manually: 0 Failed manually: 0 Skipped: 0 Passed: 30 Failed: 0, Detailed Report, Document, Rule Name Status Description Accessibility permission flag Passed Accessibility permission flag must be set Image-only PDF Passed Document is not image-only PDF Tagged PDF Passed Document is tagged PDF Logical Reading Order Needs manual check Document structure provides a logical reading order Primary language Passed Text language is specified…, Page Content, Rule Name Status Description Tagged content Passed All page content is tagged Tagged annotations Passed All annotations are tagged Tab order Passed Tab order is consistent with structure order Character encoding Passed Reliable character encoding is provided Tagged multimedia Passed All multimedia objects are tagged Screen flicker Passed Page will…, Forms, Rule Name Status Description Tagged form fields Passed All form fields are tagged Field descriptions Passed All form fields have description, Alternate Text, Rule Name Status Description Figures alternate text Passed Figures require alternate text Nested alternate text Passed Alternate text that will never be read Associated with content Passed Alternate text must be associated with some content Hides annotation Passed Alternate text should not hide annotation Other elements alternate text Passed Other…, Tables, Rule Name Status Description Rows Passed TR must be a child of Table, THead, TBody, or TFoot TH and TD Passed TH and TD must be children of TR Headers Passed Tables should have headers Regularity Passed Tables must contain the same number of columns in each row and rows in each column Summary Passed Tables must have a summary, Lists, Rule Name Status Description List items Passed LI must be a child of L Lbl and LBody Passed Lbl and LBody must be children of LI, Headings, Rule Name Status Description Appropriate nesting Passed Appropriate nesting Back to Top

Ten years ago, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution adopting 11th October 2012 as the inaugural International Day of Girl. It’s easy to overlook now, but this was the result of sustained advocacy from civil society organizations, governments, and girls themselves. Girls’ rights were previously sidelined, their voices muffled.  …

UNICEF is proud to share the concept note ( English , Arabic , French and Spanish ) and key messages  (English) for 2022's International Day of the Girl. Girls are ready for a decade of acceleration forward. It is time for us all to stand accountable – with and for girls – and to invest in a future that believes in their agency, leadership and…

Unicef-IDG-2023-ThemeAnnounce-16-9-withlogos.png The International Day of the Girl (IDG) – observed annually on 11 October – is a global platform to advocate for the full spectrum of girls’ rights. This year, at a time when we are seeing a range of movements and actions to curtail girls’ and women’s rights and roll back progress on gender equality…, A call to action, UN0350837 From October 2023 – October 2024, UNICEF and our government and civil society partners collectively call for global stakeholders to:   1. Centre girls in the protection and promotion of rights All like-minded partners must centre girls’ rights in their work to tackle the pushback against gender equality. Whether it is on maternal health…, The challenge, A young girl who has been visually disabled (blind) since birth is a high school student In almost every country, patriarchy and power dynamics afford boys comparative advantages compared to girls in most domains. These advantages accrue over time. During adolescence, paths diverge considerably. Social and gender norms constrict adolescent girls’…, Investing in girls, Club de Chicas in the Dominican Republic Targeted and evidence-based investments in key areas that promote girls’ leadership and well-being are needed to secure their rights and development – in every setting and context. It is imperative to increase funding in key areas, including girls' health, education, violence prevention, and economic…, UNICEF's commitment to gender equality

NEW YORK, 9 December 2021 – COVID-19 has affected children at an unprecedented scale, making it the worst crisis for children UNICEF has seen in its 75-year history, the United Nations Children’s agency said in a report released today.  The report  https://www.unicef.org/reports/unicef-75-preventing-a-lost-decade Preventing a lost decade: Urgent…

To my 15-year-old self, Your shyness makes it hard for you to speak up and have others hear your voice but know when you are passionate about something your words will tumble out! You have such big dreams studying science, technology, space and math. Stay firm in that commitment to be shoulder to shoulder to boys who study STEM – be the top of the…

Too often, public resources don’t reach the children most in need. In some places, policymakers fail to allocate the funds necessary for children to grow and learn in a safe, healthy environment. In others, public finances may not be well managed, reducing the quality or accessibility of health care, education and other services. Global evidence…, Resources, The violence prevention dividend: Why preventing violence against children makes economic sense Budgets for climate, sustainability and social inclusion: A rapid review of approaches and tools The UNICEF Public Finance Toolkit Fiscal Equity and Social Outcomes for Children Protecting and Transforming Social Spending Amid COVID-19 for Inclusive…, UNICEF’s response, UNICEF works to tackle challenges in public financial management so that all children, especially the most vulnerable, get a fair chance in life. We partner with governments and financial decision makers to influence and support the mobilization, allocation and utilization of domestic public financial resources. Our efforts: Ensure child-related…

Tokyo/New York, 11 October – Clé de Peau Beauté, the luxury skincare and makeup brand of Tokyo-based Shiseido Company Limited, has today, on International Day of the Girl, pledged the world’s largest contribution of US$8.7 million to support UNICEF’s Gender Equality Program. Worldwide, 1 in 4 adolescent girls aged 15-19 is not in employment,…

How countries allocate resources to achieve health goals makes a difference for children. To ensure children and adolescents have equitable access to health care and services, Governments must analyze local needs, raise sustainable funds and budget efficiently. But investing in health at the national level requires support. Especially for low- and…, UNICEF’s response, UNICEF strengthens health systems by supporting countries in health financing and related areas. We work with Governments and partners to identify development priorities, improve the efficiency and equity of health spending, and ensure that primary health care and critical public goods are adequately funded. We also help Governments guide and…, More from UNICEF

This report follows up the first  Generation 2030 Africa  report, published in August 2014, which outlined pivotal changes in Africa’s child demographics. The new report features population projections showing that by 2050, the continent will account for 42 per cent of all global births and almost 40 per cent of all children under 18. The report…, Get the latest data, research and analysis on the issues affecting children around the world., Browse all UNICEF publications, Discover our latest reports and explore by topic. October 2017, AFRICA 2.0Prioritizing investments in children to reap the demographic dividend GENERATION 2030 Cover photo: Children from Jumbe village, in Amudat district of Karamoja, Uganda UNICEF/UNI132146/Dyer All reasonable precautions have been taken by UNICEF to verify the information contained in this publication. For corrigenda subsequent to publication…