United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- A Advocate
- F Funder
- I Implementer
- N Network
- P Policymaker
- R Researcher
Description
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. And we never give up. Child protection and inclusion: Every child has the right to grow up in a safe and inclusive environment UNICEF works with partners around the world to promote policies and expand access to services that protect all children. Child survival: Every child has the right to survive and thrive. UNICEF has helped reduce child mortality all over the world by working to reach the most vulnerable children, everywhere. Education: Every child has the right to learn. UNICEF works around the world to support quality learning for every girl and boy, especially those in greatest danger of being left behind. Social policy: Every child has the right to an equitable chance in life. UNICEF works around the world to reduce child poverty and shield girls and boys from its lifelong consequences. UNICEF in emergencies: UNICEF is on the ground before, during, and after emergencies, working to reach children and families with lifesaving aid and long-term assistance. Gender: Every girl has the right to fulfill her potential. UNICEF works all over the world to empower girls and women, and to ensure their full participation in political, social, and economic systems. Innovation for children: UNICEF works with partners in every sector to co-create innovative solutions that accelerate progress for children and young people. Supply and logistics: UNICEF delivers sustainable access to lifesaving supplies where they are most needed, accelerating results for the most vulnerable children. Research and analysis: UNICEF’s global programmes and initiatives are grounded in rigorous research and thoughtful analysis about the situation of children.
Primary Functions
- Capacity building/Technical assistance
- Networking/Convening
- Policy Development/Implementation
- Research - other
- Research - policy analysis
- Research - project evaluation
Secondary Functions
- Networking/Convening
Geographic Scope
- Global / regional
Areas of work Back to Top
Education topics addressed
Attainment
- Post-secondary
- Primary completion
- Primary enrollment
- Primary to secondary transition
- Secondary completion
- Secondary Enrollment
Other skills
- Life skills/sexuality education
- Rights/empowerment education
- Social and emotional learning
- Vocational training
Quality
- School quality
- School-related gender-based violence
Skills
- Civics education
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Other academic performance-related
Cross-cutting topics addressed
- Adolescent pregnancy/childbearing
- Early/child marriage
- Economic/livelihoods (including savings/financial inclusion, etc.)
- Female genital mutilation/cutting
- Food/water security
- HIV and STIs
- Masculinities/boys
- Migration
- Nutrition
- Other aspects of sexual and reproductive health
- WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene)
Funders and partners Back to Top
Current girls' education partners
Locations and contact information Back to Top
Website
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Headquarters location(s)
- New York, New York, United States of America
Office location(s)
- United States of America
Contacts
Locations of current girls’ education work












Map showing countries (listed below) where the organization is involved with girls' education programs
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Projects Back to Top
Advocacy Campaign/Project
COVID-19: Policy Brief and Recommendations: Strengthening efforts to prevent and respond to school-related gender-based violence as schools reopen
Project/Program
Community-based education centers
Advocacy Campaign/Project
National Multi-Sectoral Coordination Framework for Adolescent Girls in Uganda
Project/Program
Higher Education Readiness (HER)
Project/Program
Girls’ Access to Education (GATE)
Project/Program
Early Childhood Development and Family (ECD&F) programme - Phase II
Advocacy Campaign/Project
Safe to Learn
Project/Program
Remote Learning Educational Response for COVID-19