March 8 is International Women’s Day, the day where we celebrate our sisters, mothers, aunties and best friends all around the world. But, what exactly is Women’s Day and how did it start? ...
Nearly all the of world's 2.2 billion children are vulnerable to climate risks, according to a new UNICEF report. UNICEF released a first-of-its-kind report analyzing youth exposure and vulnerability to climate and environmental risks. It found that almost all of the world’s children are facing at...
This International Women’s Day, 8 March, join UN Women and the world in coming together under the theme “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, and call for climate action for women, by women. With the latest data, we now understand the vital link between gender, social equity and...
Child obesity rates are soaring. Here are three factors driving this alarming trend. As the COVID-19 pandemic makes it harder for children and young people to access nutritious food and remain physically active, governments must take action against harmful marketing of unhealthy food and beverages....
Child obesity rates are soaring. Here are three factors driving this alarming trend. As the COVID-19 pandemic makes it harder for children and young people to access nutritious food and remain physically active, governments must take action against harmful marketing of unhealthy food and beverages....
The climate crisis is here. 99% of children worldwide have been exposed to more frequent, intense and destructive climate hazards. And 1 billion children are at high risk of catastrophic climate events. If the world fails to act, tomorrow it will be all children. ...
Our Executive Director Catherine Russell met with families on the border between Romania and Ukraine. In the face of escalating conflict and COVID-19, UNICEF teams are working around the clock to support children, including scaling up efforts to provide safe water, healthcare and protection. {...