Ninety-nine per cent of the world’s children live with some form of pandemic-related movement restrictions; Sixty per cent live in countries with full or partial lockdowns.
Read the position statement by UNICEF (09 April 2020).
UNICEF calls for increased support for parents forced to raise their babies and young children in conflict-affected areas.
Read the press release by UNICEF. (19 Sept 2019)
“The paper thereby follows in the footsteps of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which acknowledges that “there can be no sustainable development without peace, and no peace without sustainable development.” It exemplifies the role of ECD in supporting the achievement of the SDGs, and in particular Goal 16.
Read the full report by The World Bank (2012).
“As a parent, you want to do everything you can to protect your child. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has brought with it new challenges for families across the globe. UNICEF Parenting is here to be your partner in navigating this health crisis by providing you with accurate, reliable information on the best ways to keep your family safe.”
Access this resource collection by UNICEF.
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