UNICEF Pacific

Children have the right to be protected from violence and exploitation and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. UNICEF, in partnership with the Solomon Islands Ministry of Health & Medical Services and Hope Trust and with support from the Spotlight Initiative conducted a rapid assessment on the situation of children working and living on the streets in Solomon Islands. The assessment highlights the urgent need for focused child protection efforts, particularly in advocacy, legal review, and awareness campaigns to address such issues effectively. Read the full report here: https://uni.cf/4ffjGuN

Dance, chants, songs, weaving and story-telling – education the Pacific way! The national and state education agencies in the Federated States of Micronesia are designing a new programme on mainstreaming, strengthening and resourcing indigenous knowledge in classroom learning. The government of FSM’s vision for this work is to increase the engagement of young people in learning, improve outcomes and build identity and resilience. UNICEF is proud to partner with the Institute of Education - USP in support of this new programme, with funding from Global Partnership for Education.

Join us! Education Specialist (P-3), Honiara, Solomon Islands: https://uni.cf/3WqGYFl

Violence against children is a critical issue for human capital and economic development. It impacts on children’s schooling, their mental and physical health and their work performance as adults. UNICEF is supporting the Solomon Islands Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, and the Ministry of Health and Medical Services to undertake a study on the economic cost of violence against children. The findings from this study will contribute towards evidence-based investments for child protection interventions in Solomon Islands.

Everything is better, together. Swipe to share the cards that resonate with you and tag the people that come to mind. We need urgent #ClimateAction, for every child.

Early Childhood Development (ECD) is crucial for climate adaptation, resilience, and sustainable development. The Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands convened a high-level dialogue between Climate Change and ECD experts and held an ECD Policy Retreat. As part of the retreat, the National ECD Action Plan was updated, including a strategic priority on building climate resilience through ECD. UNICEF is proud to support the Government of RMI in this effort, in collaboration with The World Bank

Children of the Pacific want a climate-resilient future. UNICEF Executive Director, Catherine Russell shares her experiences from her recent trip to Vanuatu and Fiji:

A champion for children! We welcome Miss Pacific Moemoana Schwenke for being ready to advocate on advancing children’s rights in the Pacific. She will advocate for improved policies benefiting children including the Early Childhood Development framework and representation in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in October.

Pacific Island nations are collectively responsible for less than one-tenth of one per cent of the emissions warming our planet. Yet children here are on the frontline of the #ClimateCrisis. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell is calling on world leaders to step up global efforts to significantly reduce emissions, mitigate risks and build the resilience communities so desperately need. Read her statement:

Children and young people have the right to speak and be heard. The future belongs to them. UNICEF Executive Director, Catherine Russell attended a student-led press conference at Nasinu Gospel Primary School in Fiji. Young people across the Pacific are leading the way in voicing their concerns about issues like the #ClimateCrisis and violence against children.