For World Children’s Day, children across southern Africa came together to demand a better future
Stories & Blogs UNICEFNov 20, 2024(Story )Children from seven nations—Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—gathered to share their dreams, concerns, and solutions, urging leaders to prioritise their voices
How critical energy transition minerals can pave the way for shared prosperity
Stories & Blogs UNCTADNov 12, 2024(News )Developing countries rich in critical minerals have a unique opportunity to benefit from two significant trends that can drive their sustainable development: the energy transition and the digital economy.
Over 370 million girls and women globally subjected to rape or sexual assault as children – UNICEF
Stories & Blogs UNICEFOct 09, 2024(Press Release )First-ever estimates on sexual violence in childhood reveal alarming prevalence, with devastating impact on children.
Generations unite in Nigeria’s HPV vaccine campaign.
Stories & Blogs UNICEFSep 19, 2024(Story )A community health mobilizer in Nigeria is combating vaccine misinformation and building trust, one family member at a time.
Breaking barriers: How non-tariff measures impact women in e-commerce
Stories & Blogs UNCTADAug 05, 2024(News )A UN Trade and Development report highlights why targeted support and gender-sensitive policies are key to helping women entrepreneurs thrive in the global digital economy.
Shipment of newest malaria vaccine, R21, to Central African Republic marks latest milestone for child survival
Stories & Blogs UNICEFMay 24, 2024(Press Release )With two recommended vaccines and expanded supply, Gavi, UNICEF, WHO are working closely with governments and partners to increase malaria prevention and protection for children
Cholera resilience: Stories from Eastern and Southern Africa
Stories & Blogs OCHAApr 07, 2024(News )From Zambia to Somalia and Sudan, communities are grappling with cholera outbreaks, fighting against the odds to protect their loved ones.
Cameroon: Crisis causes health-care challenges
Stories & Blogs OCHAApr 01, 2024(News )More than 210 health facilities are no longer functional because of destruction or abandonment by health personnel.
UN deputy relief chief warns that human progress is impossible unless silencing of women ends
Stories & Blogs OCHAMar 12, 2024(Speech )Remarks by Assistant-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ms. Joyce Msuya
Public health emergencies in Eastern and Southern Africa
Stories & Blogs UNICEFMar 01, 2024(Story )Current cholera outbreaks in the region are severely affecting vulnerable children and communities