How has Peru achieved a strong level of Government commitment to investing in children’s rights?

Governments’ decisions about how to use limited public resources matters immensely for children

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, Protecting and Transforming Social Spending Amid COVID-19 for Inclusive Recoveries UNICEF’s Engagements in Influencing Domestic Public Finance for Children: A Global Programme Framework UNICEF’s Work in Public Finance for Children: Factsheet Global Resource Guide on Public Finance for Children in Early Childhood Development Choosing Public…, 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…

Latin America has been a pioneer in measuring public investments in children, but challenges persist

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…, Resources, Narrowing the Gaps This report shows that the costs of reaching the poorest children with life-saving, high-impact health interventions would be outweighed by greater results. Structured Dialogue on Financing the Results of the UNICEF Strategic Plan, 2018–2021 This background paper considers leveraging partnerships and resources as a key strategy…, 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…

This report provides compelling new evidence that backs up an unconventional prediction UNICEF made in 2010: The higher cost of reaching the poorest children with life-saving, high-impact health interventions would be outweighed by greater results. This new study combines modelling and data from 51 countries. The results indicate that the number…

As part of a series highlighting the challenges faced by children in current crisis situations, this UNICEF  Child Alert  examines the impact of the reforms, economic growth and national reconciliation process in Myanmar. It also looks at the investments in children’s health, education and protection that Myanmar is making, and shows how children…

Education is in crisis worldwide. Millions of children, especially the most marginalized, are excluded from school. Many millions more attend school, but they do not learn basic reading and math skills. In addition, international funding for education is on the decline.  The Investment Case for Education and Equity  explains the global education…