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Newsnote: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) launches communication campaign on climate

The Climate Change Crisis is a Child Rights Crisis; Climate change is impacting the lives of children worldwide, also in Zimbabwe

The Climate Change Crisis is a Child Rights Crisis. Climate change is impacting the lives of children worldwide, as well as Zimbabwe. It creates scarcity in access to safe water and food, has implications on the health of children, increases children’s vulnerability to exploitation and abuse, and jeopardises their well-being,…

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Boosting Life Skills, Building Futures: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Partners Launch FairChance Programme to Empower Young Women in Zimbabwe

Young women are invited to participate in a learning pathway that can result in an exciting working experience in a Zimbabwean company

UNICEF, alongside its partners Goodwall, Yoma and Generation Unlimited, and with financial support from the Governments of Austria and the Netherlands, is thrilled to announce today – 29 January 2024 - the launch of the FairChance pilot programme. This groundbreaking initiative, primarily hosted on the Goodwall app, aims to upskill and…

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Japan avails support for emergency cholera response in Manicaland Province of Zimbabwe through United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Funding will support cholera response through providing access to healthcare and safe water as well as sharing information

The Government of Japan has announced a grant of USD 774,000 for the emergency cholera response in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe, through UNICEF. This funding will specifically target the most vulnerable communities in Manicaland Province, which bears one of the highest burdens of cholera. The grant will provide a comprehensive range…

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International Day of Education - Inclusive education is not only a matter of policy but a moral imperative

Dr Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF Representative and Nobuhle Nokutenda Sibanda, a 17-years-old learner from Beitbridge

On 24 January, the world celebrates the International Day of Education, dedicated this year to Learning for lasting peace. The day provides a momentum to review where we stand in Zimbabwe on ensuring access to quality education for every child in the country and to listen to what children say about their…

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Coronavirus - Zimbabwe: Japan supports Zimbabwe through COVID-19 vaccine cold chain

The Government of Japan has extended its support to the COVID-19 response through its partnership with UNICEF, by improving the COVID-19 vaccines cold chain

The Government of Japan has extended its support to the COVID-19 response through its partnership with UNICEF, by improving the COVID-19 vaccines cold chain – ensuring crucial vaccines can be adequately transported and stored. This funding aims to assist the government’s capacity to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. The support from…

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Coronavirus - Zimbabwe: Donors allocate additional funds to the Health Development Fund in Zimbabwe

The EU has provided new funds amounting to over USD 41 million as additional top up funding to the Health Development Fund (HDF)

The European Union (EU) and Sweden have provided significant new funding to the multi-donor Health Development Fund (HDF) – managed by UNICEF and UNFPA. The HDF supports health system strengthening in Zimbabwe since its inception in 2011 under the Health Transition Fund. The EU has provided new funds amounting to…

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Coronavirus - Africa: Indoor play ideas to stimulate young children at home

Safe fun and learning during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak

Young children love to play together, but with the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, playdates with friends and games with large groups are sadly not safe ideas. Physical distancing is a responsible way to protect ourselves and others, but for little ones learning about the world around them and…

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COVID-19: Children at Heightened Risk of Abuse

Newly released technical guidance aims to help authorities strengthen protection measures for children during pandemic

Hundreds of millions of children around the world will likely face increasing threats to their safety and wellbeing – including mistreatment, gender-based violence, exploitation, social exclusion and separation from caregivers – because of actions taken to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. UNICEF is urging governments to ensure the…