UNICEF India

With the Swachh Bharat Mission completing 10 years, the milestones and achievements have been transformational for children. Arjan de Wagt, Deputy Representative Programmes, UNICEF India reflects on its impact nationwide. https://lnkd.in/guGiVdzc

On the perennially raging Brahmaputra River, an ingenious boat clinic is connecting children and communities with life-saving health services. Through our work with the Government of Assam and local partners, a healthy future is now possible #ForEveryChild. #UNICEFwithIndia Read about this incredible effort 👉 https://lnkd.in/gk94xfGa

There are millions of children and young adults all over the world, including many in India, who are overweight and have or could have in the future, health problems like diabetes, hypertension and chronic heart disease. Read about India's battle to overcome Non-Communicable Diseases. https://lnkd.in/gJJ8aNq4

From all of us at UNICEF India, here's wishing you, your family and friends, a happy, peaceful and prosperous #Diwali.

India's Universal Immunization Programme, backed by UNICEF and the Government of India, provides free vaccines to protect children against preventable diseases. In 2021/2022, we hit 76 % of full immunization coverage. #UNICEFwithIndia

Meet the backbone of maternal health in India – your ASHA Didi! Since 2005, ASHA didis have supported healthcare services for the most vulnerable pregnant women and children in India. UNICEF is proud to support the Government of India for the past 75 years. #UNICEFwithIndia

Investment in children is key to building a better future. UNICEF India, in collaboration with the Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and the Kerala Legislative Assembly, organised a consultation with MLAs on Public Finance for Children. UNICEF urged policymakers to direct investment on child well-being especially the most vulnerable, including children with disabilities and families affected by disasters. PA Mohammed Riyas, Hon’ble Minister for PWD & Tourism, Chittayam Gopakumar, Deputy Speaker, Kerala Assembly, U. Pratibha, MLA and Chairperson, Sub-Committee on Welfare of Women & Children, Kerala Assembly, MLAs and children spoke on the occasion.

The Right to Education Act, implemented in 2010, guarantees free education for all 6–14 year olds in India. This landmark legislation, supported by UNICEF and the Government of India, has opened classroom doors to children nationwide. #UNICEFwithIndia

It's handwashing o'clock! Learn the 5 crucial steps of proper handwashing to clean hands, a key focus of UNICEF and the Government of India's hygiene initiatives. From wet hands to dry, each second counts in preventing illness. #UNICEFwithIndia

Yuvodaya, launched in Bastar, created awareness of menstrual health and helped adolescent girls re-enrol in schools. UNICEF and the Government of India continue to pave the way for menstrual health and education. #UNICEFwithIndia