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. 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 Update on UNICEF humanitarian action Proposed programme of work for the Executive Board sessions in 2027 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. Watch (5th meeting) UNICEF Executive Board, Second regular session 2026! 02:33:34 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. Report on UNICEF follow-up to recommendations and decisions of the fifty-fifth and fifty-sixth meetings of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS Programme Coordinating Board Update on UNICEF humanitarian action Update on the UN80 Initiative and implementation by UNICEF Report of the joint field visit to Egypt by members of the Executive Boards of UNICEF, UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS, WFP and UN-Women, 26-30 October 2025 Other matters Adoption of draft decisions Closing statements of the Executive Director and the President of the 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, in accordance with the overall policy guidance of the United Nations G...

The world is experiencing a historic rise in armed conflict . In 2024, about 19 per cent of the world’s children lived in a conflict area – double the proportion 30 years ago. Conflict causes poverty by undermining economic stability, destroying infrastructure, and disrupting public services like water, education, and energy. It puts children’s lives and futures at risk. To protect children in these settings, responses need to include ensuring humanitarian access , investing in social protection, and prioritizing education. Learn more on the Rising levels of conflict