World Children's Day

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

Every child has a right to survive, thrive and shape the world around them. Throughout The State of the World’s Children 2025 , you’ll find stories and quotes from children and young people. Many of their stories are shaped by crises – with funding cuts closing classrooms, conflicts causing displacement, or the loss of family members upending livelihoods. In too many, children carry burdens far beyond their years. But their stories also illustrate the hope and possibility of childhood , as c hildren and young people seek out their rights to learn, to be healthy, and to play. And they are unified in their hope for a better future. Solutions to end poverty must include the voices of those most affected. It's time to listen to children .