Sep 5, 2022 · Number of COVID-19 orphans nears 150,000 in South Africa UNICEF South Africa calls for a whole of society response to protect, nurture and care for the most vulnerable children.

The family is a nurturing and caring environment and is the ideal place to raise a child. Genuine orphans can be successfully reunified with extended family members such as uncles, aunts, …

NEW YORK, 28 December 2024 – The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels in 2024, according to a review by UNICEF of the …

GENEVA, 2 February 2024 – "UNICEF estimates that at least 17,000 children in the Gaza Strip are unaccompanied or separated. Each one, a heartbreaking story of loss and grief. "This …

Every child has the right to live free from violence, exploitation and abuse.

The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MoEAC) is developing and implementing policies to include more educationally marginalized children. Key among these are the Education Sector …

Most children growing up without their parents are not orphans. And many end up in residential care for reasons outside of a family's control.

Building Resilient Systems: As we face into a new and intensifying era of crisis for children, what are the issues to watch in 2025?

It was a difficult time to be a child in 2024. With deepening violent conflict, climate shocks and poverty, children faced skyrocketing needs while the resources to respond continued to shrink. …

A summaryHighlights Jordan's National Social Protection Strategy (NSPS 2025 - 2033) has been developed through a widespread, nationally consultative and inclusive process with …