Pneumonia kills more children than any other infectious disease, claiming the lives of over 700,000 children under 5 every year, or around 2,000 every day. This includes around …

UNICEF is the world’s leading source of data on children used by over 3 million people globally. We believe that smart demand, supply and use of data drives better results for children.

Diarrhoea is a leading killer of children, accounting for approximately 9 per cent of all deaths among children under age 5 worldwide in 2021. This translates to over 1,200 young children …

Children around the world are routinely engaged in paid and unpaid forms of work that are not harmful to them. However, they are considered to be engaged in child labour when they are …

Society first acknowledges a child’s existence and identity through birth registration. The right to be recognized as a person before the law is a critical step in ensuring lifelong protection and is …

Each country profile features the latest available data on a variety of indicators pertaining to the wellbeing of women and children. Each country’s profile page is comprised of data from …

Gender equality means that women, men, girls and boys enjoy the same rights, resources, opportunities and protections. Investments in gender equality contribute to lifelong positive …

Goal 4 aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. This goal supports the reduction of disparities and inequities in education, …

May 16, 2024 · Immunization is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions, averting an estimated 4.4 million deaths yearly[1] In 2023, global coverage of the third dose of …

Goal 3 aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all, at all ages. Health and well-being are important at every stage of one’s life, starting from the beginning. This goal …