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. 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

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. UNICEF programme cooperation (a) Country programme documents. (b) Extensions of ongoing country programmes. (c) Global and Regional Programme document, 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. Related Sites and Documents:  UNICEF Second regular session 2026 website . Watch the (3rd meeting) UNICEF Executive Board, Second regular session 2026! Live Economic and Social Council

   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 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. Adoption of the provisional annotated agenda, timetable and organization of work Opening statements by the President of the Executive Board and the Executive Director of UNICEF General statements 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 (1st meeting) UNICEF Executive Board, Second regular session 2026! 03:18:52 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 (6th plenary meeting) UNICEF Executive Board, 2026 Annual Session! 03:14:33 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 (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. Watch the (4th plenary meeting) UNICEF Executive Board, 2026 Annual Session! Live 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 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 (2nd plenary meeting) UNICEF Executive Board, 2026 Annual Session! 02:43:08 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 (1st plenary meeting) UNICEF Executive Board, 2026 Annual Session! 03:17:15 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 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

 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 financial report and audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 and report of the Board of Auditors, and management response Private Fundraising and Partnerships: 2026 workplan and proposed budget 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 (3nd meeting) UNICEF Executive Board, First regular session 2026 - Economic and Social Council! 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. Adoption of the provisional annotated agenda, timetable and organization of work Opening statements by the President of the Executive Board and the Executive Director of UNICEF General statements 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 (2nd meeting) UNICEF Executive Board, First regular session 2026 - Economic and Social Council! Economic and Social Council

  Poverty poisons childhood. It claims the lives of children, undermines their health and development, and limits their ability to learn. The consequences are lifelong: Adults who grew up in poverty have weaker job prospects, live shorter lives and are more likely to experience depression and anxiety. Poverty also poisons societies. By limiting children’s ability to realize their full potential, poverty undermines future economic prosperity. By dividing the haves from the have-nots, it frays the bonds that tie us together. And by depriving communities of hope, it creates conditions in which violence and extremism can thrive. At a time in history when global military spending has reached a record US$2.72 trillion, hundreds of millions of children continue to live each day in deprivation, without basics like schooling, clean water and a home. Why? The answer is not one of scarcity or resources; it is one of priorities. When progress is the priority While far too many children still l...

World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s global day of action for children , by children, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child . Child rights are human rights . They are non-negotiable and universal. But in too many places today children’s rights are being misunderstood, disregarded or even denied and attacked. Upholding children’s rights is the compass to a better world – today, tomorrow and into the future. This November 20th , World Children’s Day, join us and listen to the future. By listening to children we can fulfil their right to self-expression , understand their ideas for a better world and include their priorities in our actions today. Discover what’s happening and take part . Looking for inspiration?  See the  highlights  from World Children’s Day last year.

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 .

Decades of effort to end child poverty have uncovered proven strategies that are essential for making progress. Ending child poverty is a policy choice.

These pillars focus on integrating efforts across nutrition , health , education , housing and the labour market . They also prioritize equity and empowerment, helping families to become self-sufficient , while leveraging evidence-based design across interventions.