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Three ways climate change is changing childhood in …

WebIn Australia and around the world, children and young people are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis as their homes, communities and lives are being uprooted by …

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What is a ‘cold chain’ anyways

WebThat’s where the cold chain comes in. It takes a chain of precisely coordinated events and equipment to transport these life-saving vials – from fridge to …

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Nutrition and lifesaving support UNICEF Australia

WebWhy the first 1,000 days matter. Here at UNICEF Australia, we have a special focus on the first 1,000 days of a little one’s life. We provide education to parents, and health care …

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About Us UNICEF Australia

WebUNICEF is the world’s leading children’s charity, and has been since 1946. Every day, UNICEF is working around the world to help children realise their full potential by …

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Health, mental health, children, young people

WebMental health is a key area of concern: 47% of females and 31% of males aged 16 to 24 experienced a mental disorder in the previous 12 months, while 66% of …

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How to talk to children about vaccines UNICEF Australia

Web3. Acknowledge the pain but put it into context and focus on the positives! When talking to children about vaccinations, we need to be honest about the pain. You …

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Healthy children, Healthy futures UNICEF Australia

WebThe Australian Children’s Wellbeing Index (ACWI) was developed by UNICEF Australia and ARACY in 2022 to provide a comprehensive picture of how children in Australia are …

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The wellbeing of Australia’s children UNICEF Australia

WebThe Australian Children’s Wellbeing Index is built on UNICEF Children’s Goals and the Nest, Australia’s evidence-based framework for child and youth wellbeing. The Nest presents …

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Two years on, the crisis remains for children in Afghanistan

Web13 August 2023. Two years since the Taliban seized power, life in Afghanistan – already marked by decades of insecurity and natural disasters, and now distanced from the …

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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

WebThe Convention on the Rights of the Child is an international treaty that safeguards the rights of children. It is based on four key principles: non-discrimination (Article 2), …

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Summary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child

WebArticle 42. Governments should make the Convention known to all parents and children. The complete Convention on the Rights of the Child has 54 articles. Articles 43-54 are about …

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Cyberbullying UNICEF Youth

WebCyberbullying is a form of bullying that happens in the digital world. It can happen on social media, messaging apps and gaming platforms. Cyberbullying involves repeated actions …

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10 things teens want to know about cyberbullying

WebThe effects can last a long time and affect a person in many ways: Mentally – feeling upset, embarrassed, stupid, even angry. Emotionally – feeling ashamed or losing interest in the …

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Debunking five myths about vaccines

Web14 January 2021. 1. Myth: Vaccines aren't safe. They are. Immunisation is extremely safe, with a very low risk of serious complications or allergic reactions. Incorrect claims about …

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The deeply personal reason Audrey Hepburn decided to work with …

WebAs a mother, Audrey Hepburn cared deeply about the world’s children. But the movie star had another personal reason for choosing to work with UNICEF – the …

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8 diseases you almost forgot about thanks to vaccines

Web6. Mumps. Mumps is a viral infection that infects the salivary glands and is best known for giving its victims enormous puffy cheeks and swollen jaws. In the past, …

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Women, children and newborns in Gaza

WebAs of 3 November, according to Ministry of Health data, 2326 women and 3760 children have been killed in the Gaza strip, representing 67% of all casualties, while thousands …

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