NEW YORK, 6 March 2018 – The prevalence of child marriage is decreasing globally with several countries seeing significant reductions in recent years, UNICEF said today. Overall, the proportion of women who were married as children decreased by 15 per cent in the last decade, from 1 in 4 to approximately 1 in 5.

NEW YORK/ NEW DELHI, 20 February 2018 – Global deaths of newborn babies remain alarmingly high, particularly among the world’s poorest countries, UNICEF said today in a new report on newborn mortality. Babies born in Japan, Iceland and Singapore have the best chance at survival, while newborns in Pakistan, the Central African Republic and Afghanistan face the worst odds.

NEW YORK, 1 January 2018 – Approximately 386,000 babies will be born on New Year’s Day, UNICEF said today.

UNICEF challenges nations around the world to make sure more newborns survive their first days of life

Flagship report highlights digital divides and explores current debates about the impact of the internet and social media on children’s safety and wellbeing

UNICEF urges immediate action to reduce air pollution amid emerging evidence on how toxic air can affect brain development in young children