World Children's Day

   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. Update on oversight matters (a) Proposal outlining the modalities for consultation with the Executive Board with respect to the appointment, renewal, non-renewal and termination of the heads of the independent oversight functions (b) Revised Charter of the UNICEF Office of Internal Audit and InvestigationsUpdate on the UN80 Initiative and implementation by UNICEF 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:  UNICEF Second regular session 2026 website Watch the (2nd meeting) UNICEF Executive Board...

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 (6th plenary meeting) UNICEF Executive Board, 2026 Annual Session! 03:14:33 Economic and Social Council

A high-level side-event during the High-Level Week to officially launching in New York the "Prove it Maters" campaign, gathering the maximum number of Heads of State and Government and High-Level Officials from UN countries, together with other renown ambassadors or activists engaged in children's issues. The number of children affected by armed conflict is increasing year after year. 'Prove It Matters', is a new global campaign raising awareness and calling for the urgent need to uphold the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and ensure that children's voices are heard. The side event will take a form of a " Pledge for Action ", with the adoption of a Pledge by all engaged countries, with the participation of all media. Leaders can make the difference when they personally commit themselves. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept note . Watch Prove It Matters: Renewing Our Promise to Children! Side Events