World Children's Day

Consideration of Tajikistan. The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of 18 Independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by its State parties. It also monitors implementation of two Optional Protocols to the Convention, on involvement of children in armed conflict and on sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Over the past 30 years, children's lives have been transformed by the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. The Convention on the Rights of the Child has inspired governments to change laws and policies, so more children get the healthcare and nutrition they need. There are better safeguards in place to protect children from violence and exploitation. More children have their voices heard and participate in society. But there is still more work to be done. Related Sites and Documents:  CRC 101st Session (01 - 28 Sep 2026) Watch the 2961st Meeting, 101st Session, Committee ...

Consideration of Kazakhstan (cont'd) The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of 18 Independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by its State parties. It also monitors implementation of two Optional Protocols to the Convention, on involvement of children in armed conflict and on sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Over the past 30 years, children's lives have been transformed by the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. The Convention on the Rights of the Child has inspired governments to change laws and policies, so more children get the healthcare and nutrition they need. There are better safeguards in place to protect children from violence and exploitation. More children have their voices heard and participate in society. But there is still more work to be done. Related Sites and Documents:  CRC 101st Session (01 - 28 Sep 2026) Watch the 2957th Meeting, 101st Session,...

The 2026 second regular session of the UNICEF Executive Board will meet in New York from 1-4 September 2026. The Executive Board reviews UNICEF activities and approves its policies, country programmes and budgets. Special focus session Structured dialogue on financing the results of the UNICEF Strategic Plan, 2022-2025 UNICEF Strategic Plan, updated financial estimates, 2026-2029 The Executive Board is the governing body of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), providing intergovernmental support and oversight to the organization, in accordance with the overall policy guidance of the United Nations General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. Download Transcript 6 items available Caption 6 items available Related Sites and Documents:  UNICEF Second regular session 2026 website . Watch the (4th meeting) UNICEF Executive Board, Second regular session 2026! 03:19:41 Economic and Social Council

Consideration of Timor-Leste. The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of 18 Independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by its State parties. It also monitors implementation of two Optional Protocols to the Convention, on involvement of children in armed conflict and on sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Over the past 30 years, children's lives have been transformed by the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. The Convention on the Rights of the Child has inspired governments to change laws and policies, so more children get the healthcare and nutrition they need. There are better safeguards in place to protect children from violence and exploitation. More children have their voices heard and participate in society. But there is still more work to be done. Related Sites and Documents:  CRC 101st Session (01 - 28 Sep 2026) Watch the 2940th Meeting, 101st Session, Committee ...

The Executive Board is the governing body of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), providing intergovernmental support and oversight to the organization. The 2025 Annual Session will be held in-person from 16 to 19 June 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters. Related Sites and Documents:  UNICEF Executive Board Website  &  Session Documents . Watch the (5th plenary meeting) UNICEF Executive Board, 2026 Annual Session! 03:12:10 Economic and Social Council

The Executive Board is the governing body of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), providing intergovernmental support and oversight to the organization. The 2025 Annual Session will be held in-person from 16 to 19 June 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters. Related Sites and Documents:  UNICEF Executive Board Website  &  Session Documents . Watch the (3rd plenary meeting) UNICEF Executive Board, 2026 Annual Session! Live Economic and Social Council

 The 2026 first regular session of the UNICEF Executive Board will meet in New York from 10–13 February 2026. The Executive Board reviews UNICEF activities and approves its policies, country programmes and budgets. Plan for global evaluations, 2026-2029- Costed annual workplan for evaluation for 2026 Evaluation of UNICEF work in early childhood development and early childhood education, 2018-2023, and management response Progress on the consideration of the review of governance and oversight of the Executive Boards of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS, UNICEF and UN-Women by the Joint Inspection Unit The Executive Board is the governing body of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), providing intergovernmental support and oversight to the organization, in accordance with the overall policy guidance of the United Nations General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. Related Sites and Documents:  First regular session 2026 (10–13 February 2026) website ; Watch the (5th meeting) UNI...

The 2026 first regular session of the UNICEF Executive Board will meet in New York from 10–13 February 2026. The Executive Board reviews UNICEF activities and approves its policies, country programmes and budgets. UNICEF programme cooperation (a) Country programme documents (b) Extensions of ongoing country programmes Update on UNICEF efforts to address racism and racial discrimination The Executive Board is the governing body of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), providing intergovernmental support and oversight to the organization, in accordance with the overall policy guidance of the United Nations General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. Related Sites and Documents:  First regular session 2026 (10–13 February 2026) website ; Watch the (4th meeting) UNICEF Executive Board, First regular session 2026 - Economic and Social Council! Economic and Social Council

   Closing of session. The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by its States parties. It also monitors implementation of the Optional Protocols to the Convention, on involvement of children in armed conflict and on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Over the past 30 years, children's lives have been transformed bythe most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. The Convention on the Rights of the Child has inspired governments to change laws and policies, so more children get the healthcare and nutrition they need. There are better safeguards in place to protect children from violence and exploitation. More children have their voices heard and participate in society. But there is still more work to be done. Related Documents:  CRC 100th Session (12-30 January 2026) Watch the 2936th Meeting, 100th Session, Committee on ...

Consideration of Ethiopia (continued). The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by its States parties. It also monitors implementation of the Optional Protocols to the Convention, on involvement of children in armed conflict and on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Over the past 30 years, children's lives have been transformed bythe most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. The Convention on the Rights of the Child has inspired governments to change laws and policies, so more children get the healthcare and nutrition they need. There are better safeguards in place to protect children from violence and exploitation. More children have their voices heard and participate in society. But there is still more work to be done. Related Documents:  CRC 100th Session (12-30 January 2026) Watch the 2928th Meeting, 100th Session, Commi...

   Consideration of Ethiopia. The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by its States parties. It also monitors implementation of the Optional Protocols to the Convention, on involvement of children in armed conflict and on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Over the past 30 years, children's lives have been transformed bythe most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. The Convention on the Rights of the Child has inspired governments to change laws and policies, so more children get the healthcare and nutrition they need. There are better safeguards in place to protect children from violence and exploitation. More children have their voices heard and participate in society. But there is still more work to be done. Related Documents:  CRC 100th Session (12-30 January 2026) Watch the 2927th Meeting, 100th Session, Commit...

Consideration of Malaysia (continued) The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by its States parties. It also monitors implementation of the Optional Protocols to the Convention, on involvement of children in armed conflict and on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Over the past 30 years, children's lives have been transformed bythe most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. The Convention on the Rights of the Child has inspired governments to change laws and policies, so more children get the healthcare and nutrition they need. There are better safeguards in place to protect children from violence and exploitation. More children have their voices heard and participate in society. But there is still more work to be done. Related Sites and Documents:  CRC 100th Session (12-30 January 2026) Watch tthe 2925th Meeting, 100th Ses...

Consideration of Malaysia. The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by its States parties. It also monitors implementation of the Optional Protocols to the Convention, on involvement of children in armed conflict and on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Over the past 30 years, children's lives have been transformed bythe most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. The Convention on the Rights of the Child has inspired governments to change laws and policies, so more children get the healthcare and nutrition they need. There are better safeguards in place to protect children from violence and exploitation. More children have their voices heard and participate in society. But there is still more work to be done. Related Sites and Documents:  CRC 100th Session (12-30 January 2026) . Watch the 2924th Meeting, 100th Session, Commi...

   Consideration of Spain (continued) The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by its States parties. It also monitors implementation of the Optional Protocols to the Convention, on involvement of children in armed conflict and on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Over the past 30 years, children's lives have been transformed bythe most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. The Convention on the Rights of the Child has inspired governments to change laws and policies, so more children get the healthcare and nutrition they need. There are better safeguards in place to protect children from violence and exploitation. More children have their voices heard and participate in society. But there is still more work to be done. Related Sites and Documents:  CRC 100th Session (12-30 January 2026) Watch the 2923rd Meeting, 100...

  Consideration of Spain. The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by its States parties. It also monitors implementation of the Optional Protocols to the Convention, on involvement of children in armed conflict and on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Over the past 30 years, children's lives have been transformed bythe most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. The Convention on the Rights of the Child has inspired governments to change laws and policies, so more children get the healthcare and nutrition they need. There are better safeguards in place to protect children from violence and exploitation. More children have their voices heard and participate in society. But there is still more work to be done. Related Sites and Documents:  CRC 100th Session (12-30 January 2026) . Watch 2922nd Meeting, 100th Session, Commit...

   Consideration of Colombia (continued). The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by its States parties. It also monitors implementation of the Optional Protocols to the Convention, on involvement of children in armed conflict and on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Over the past 30 years, children's lives have been transformed bythe most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. The Convention on the Rights of the Child has inspired governments to change laws and policies, so more children get the healthcare and nutrition they need. There are better safeguards in place to protect children from violence and exploitation. More children have their voices heard and participate in society. But there is still more work to be done. Related Sites and Documents:  CRC 100th Session (12-30 January 2026) . Watch the 2921st Meetin...

Consideration of Colombia. The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by its States parties. It also monitors implementation of the Optional Protocols to the Convention, on involvement of children in armed conflict and on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Over the past 30 years, children's lives have been transformed bythe most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. The Convention on the Rights of the Child has inspired governments to change laws and policies, so more children get the healthcare and nutrition they need. There are better safeguards in place to protect children from violence and exploitation. More children have their voices heard and participate in society. But there is still more work to be done.View less Related Sites and Documents CRC 100th Session (12-30 January 2026) 2920th Meeting, 100th Session, Committee on...

Consideration of Pakistan (continued) The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by its States parties. It also monitors implementation of the Optional Protocols to the Convention, on involvement of children in armed conflict and on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Over the past 30 years, children's lives have been transformed bythe most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. The Convention on the Rights of the Child has inspired governments to change laws and policies, so more children get the healthcare and nutrition they need. There are better safeguards in place to protect children from violence and exploitation. More children have their voices heard and participate in society. But there is still more work to be done. Related Sites and Documents:  CRC 100th Session (12-30 January 2026) Watch the 2915th Meeting, 100th Sessi...

Consideration of Pakistan. The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by its States parties. It also monitors implementation of the Optional Protocols to the Convention, on involvement of children in armed conflict and on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Over the past 30 years, children's lives have been transformed bythe most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. The Convention on the Rights of the Child has inspired governments to change laws and policies, so more children get the healthcare and nutrition they need. There are better safeguards in place to protect children from violence and exploitation. More children have their voices heard and participate in society. But there is still more work to be done. Related Sites and Documents:  CRC 100th Session (12-30 January 2026) . Watch the 2914th Meeting,100th Session, Committe...

   Consideration of Ghana (continued). The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of 18 independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by its States parties. It also monitors implementation of the Optional Protocols to the Convention, on involvement of children in armed conflict and on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Over the past 30 years, children's lives have been transformed bythe most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. The Convention on the Rights of the Child has inspired governments to change laws and policies, so more children get the healthcare and nutrition they need. There are better safeguards in place to protect children from violence and exploitation. More children have their voices heard and participate in society. But there is still more work to be done. Related Sites and Documents:  CRC 100th Session (12-30 January 2026) Watch the 2911th Meeting, 10...