NEW YORK/JOHANNESBURG, 25 November 2020 –, Approximately every minute and 40 seconds, a child or young person under the age of 20 was newly infected with HIV last year, bringing the total number of children living with HIV to 2.8 million, UNICEF said in a report released today. The report, Reimagining a resilient HIV response for children, adolescents and pregnant women living with HIV ,…, #####, Veronica carries her youngest child, Mubarak (9 months), at the hospital in Wau, South Sudan. UNI221734/Farran/2019 Veronica carries her youngest child, Mubarak (9 months), at the hospital in Wau, South Sudan. Veronica is HIV positive but none of her seven children are positive because she followed the PMTCT programme since the moment she was…

NEW YORK, 2 October 2020 – ", UNICEF is proud to join our agency partners here today to put the spotlight on adolescent girls. "Adolescent girls are a tremendous engine of progress. They drive economies. They transform communities. And they lead change around the world.  "But only if we give them that chance. "Only if we support them with the right resources and support. "…

Data analysis: How will progress be impacted by COVID-19?

Thirty years ago, a promise was made to the world’s children. That promise, crafted by global leaders and enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) articulates every child’s right to survive and thrive. This is the focus of Goal Area 1; ensuring that every child has the right to life, survival and development, and to grow up…

In 2019, UNICEF and partners responded to 281 humanitarian situations in 96 countries. More than half of all UNICEF expenses in 2019 supported humanitarian action. Globally, UNICEF and partners reached millions of children with life-saving, gender-sensitive and disability-inclusive interventions in the areas of health, nutrition, education, child…

Evidence and guidance for practitioners working on HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic

Last year, nearly 450 infants acquired HIV every day – most of them during childbirth. These children are at extremely high risk of dying in the first two years of life. But so many of them are never diagnosed or treated. Inadequate HIV testing and treatment for children is a widespread challenge. Although the 2019 global treatment rate for HIV-…

NEW YORK/JOHANNESBURG, 26 November 2019,  – Some 320 children and adolescents died every day from AIDS-related causes in 2018, or 13 every hour, according to a global snapshot on children, HIV and AIDS released by UNICEF today. Low access to antiretroviral treatment, in addition to limited prevention efforts, is a leading cause for these deaths, with only 54 per cent of children aged 0-…, The government of Uganda have implemented a number of interventions for children exposed to HIV including point of care for early infant diagnosis of HIV and oral pellets for children living with HIV.Kansiime Ruth (25 years) ensures that both her children Lighton (1 year) and Joanita ( 4yrs) receive their pediatric HIV medicine at the same time…

UNICEF was established in the aftermath of World War II to help children whose lives and futures were at risk – no matter what country they were from. The only thing that mattered to UNICEF was reaching children in need. What mattered was achieving results. The same holds true today. We work day-in and day-out, in some of the world’s toughest…, 6 WAYS UNICEF GETS RESULTS, 1. Local presence, global reach, UNICEF is active in more than  190 countries and territories . Our vast network of skilled and committed staff means we can take successful approaches from one place in the world and adapt them to meet challenges elsewhere, helping drive results for children and young people at a global scale.  Icon of a child 195 million+ children, vaccinated against measles, between 2014 – 2018. Icon of a book 17 million out-of-school children reached with, early learning, primary and secondary education, in 2019. Icon of a water jar Nearly 37 million people, gained access to safe drinking water, in 2018 – 2019. “I regard UNICEF as my strongest support structure”, Livey,, 31, has gone from being a left-to-die pregnant and HIV-positive teenager to becoming a fulfilled mother and an inspiring young mayor in Namibia. Her life tells a powerful story of courage and hope, in which UNICEF played a crucial role to help her not only survive, but also thrive., 2. Saving more lives for less money, UNICEF is funded entirely by voluntary contributions – and we are committed to making every dollar go further to save and improve children and young people’s lives. As one of the world’s largest buyers of lifesaving supplies such as vaccines and mosquito nets, UNICEF has unique leverage to negotiate the lowest prices. Buying big and being…, 5.7 million children’s lives, by 2020. Icon of coins US$363 million saved on procurement of, vaccines and other supplies for children, in 2019. UNICEF results emergency preparedness US$1 invested = US$4 saved, emergency preparedness, enables UNICEF to respond to crises faster, save more lives and reduce costs.* *Figure based on data for 2014 – 2017.   “UNICEF gave me hope”, Juan Carlos, was born during the Salvadoran Civil War. He lost all four limbs in a landmine accident at the age of 5. UNICEF provided him with support and rehabilitation services so he could grow up, graduate from law school, marry and pursue his passion of painting., 3. Emergency response and readiness, UNICEF is on the ground before, during and after humanitarian emergencies. Our global supply chain and local presence mean we can get help to where it's needed fast – we can ship lifesaving supplies almost anywhere in the world within 72 hours. Just as important, UNICEF stays and delivers. How we respond in crises lays the foundation for long-term…, 96 countries, in 2019. pitcher and glass icon 39 million+ people reached with, safe water in humanitarian situations, in 64 countries in 2019. Medical icon 4 million+ children, treated for severe acute malnutrition, in humanitarian situations in 2019. "UNICEF wanted us to be happy", Salamatu Korsu, , 10, experienced the horror of one of the worst health crises in recent history: the Ebola outbreak. Her neighbourhood in Sierra Leone recorded some of the first cases of Ebola infection in 2014. UNICEF supported the hospital where the young girl was treated and provided care after her discharge., 4. New solutions to old problems, Innovation is at the heart of UNICEF’s ability to achieve results for children and young people. Our global innovation centre helps scale up proven solutions, while a dedicated innovation fund provides financial resources to promising early-stage projects. The results? A new wave of technologies and products to help us reach the hardest-to-reach…, response to disasters, epidemics, and more. Technology giants such as Google, IBM and Telefónica have joined our Magic Box Initiative . 1st drone-delivered vaccine in the world given to a child in Vanuatu in 2018 1st drone-delivered vaccine in the world given to a child in Vanuatu in 2018, representing a, big leap for global health, to reach children in hard to access areas.  Internet in school icon Internet in every school to, connect every young person to information , is the goal of an initiative by UNICEF and the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). "I was able to stay healthy. I owe this to UNICEF", Agamemnon Stefanatos, was born in 1953, just after a massive earthquake had ravaged his native island in Greece, killing more than 1,000 people. He survived because of the timely arrival of milk and clothes for newborns that UNICEF had shipped as part of its relief efforts., 5. Powerful partnerships, Strong partnerships with governments, NGOs, civil society and the private sector make UNICEF’s work for children possible. In turn, our credibility, impartiality and record of achieving results make us a partner of choice. Global brands – from Lego to Unilever – leverage their resources and drive innovation to help children and young people. Our…, lifesaving vaccinations, , through efforts by UNICEF, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other partners. “Generation Unlimited” partnership equips young people for the world of work US$1 billion partnership between UNICEF and the World Bank to invest in, education and skills training for youth, in support of Generation Unlimited. Toilet icon 28 million+ people have, better access to a toilet, through a UNICEF and Domestos partnership between 2012 – 2019. “Everything is going back to normal.” Nine-year-old, Tabarak, and her family were forced to flee their home in Mosul, Iraq, when she was in kindergarten. Today she's back with her friends and attending a school that was rehabilitated with UNICEF’s support., 6. An influential voice for children, UNICEF is the world’s leading voice for – and with – children. Impartial and non-political, we are never silent about violations of children’s rights. Our research and reports are a leading source of data and information on the situation of children and young people around the world for journalists, researchers, policy makers and advocates. Our…, voice their opinions and connect with their leaders, through UNICEF’s social messaging tool U-Report . 178 countries took part in World Children’s Day 181 countries participated in marking the, 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, in 2019. Social media icon 81 million+ followers on social media meant UNICEF was among , the most followed and liked of international organizations , in the world in 2019.* *Ranking by Twiplomacy

EBOLOWA, Cameroon – “Two months ago, I lost my husband Martin,” says Antoinette. “He died of AIDS. Since he left us, my life has changed so much. I don’t live as I used to when he was here. I need to do things now that I shouldn’t do – like asking people for food.” According to UNAIDS estimates, in 2017 alone, 24,000 people died from AIDS-related…