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. Watch the (4th plenary meeting) UNICEF Executive Board, 2026 Annual Session! Live Economic and Social Council

Each year, four out of five children face at least one extreme climate hazard , such as a heatwave, flood or drought. Climate hazards and poverty form a vicious cycle. Children living in poverty are more likely to be exposed to extreme climate hazards, and these climate hazards push families deeper into poverty. To protect all children, responses need to include strengthening climate-resilient infrastructure and services , while better supporting displaced children . Learn more about  The climatic and environmental crises