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Barri, 52, pushes his grandson, Benjamin, 3, on the swing. Barri, 52, and wife Maria, 45, have eight children.

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09 September 2023

Rural school gets access to improved WASH facilities

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A young child being vaccinated against measles.

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08 May 2023

Government and partners launch campaign to improve immunization coverage to save lives of children

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Health workers in a well baby clinic in Western Highlands Province

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24 April 2023

New data indicates declining confidence in childhood vaccines of up to 44 percentage points in some countries during the COVID-19 pandemic

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01 April 2023

UNICEF welcomes US$2.2M contribution from Japan to strengthen immunization information system in Papua New Guinea

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School children participated in the launch event.

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10 February 2023

The European Union, UNICEF and UNOPS partner to strengthen water, sanitation and hygiene in Banz, Jiwaka Province.

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23 August 2022

Children suffering dire drought across parts of Africa are ‘one disease away from catastrophe’ – warns UNICEF

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Press release

09 September 2023

Rural school gets access to improved WASH facilities

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Press release

08 May 2023

Government and partners launch campaign to improve immunization coverage to save lives of children

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Press release

24 April 2023

New data indicates declining confidence in childhood vaccines of up to 44 percentage points in some countries during the COVID-19 pandemic

New UNICEF report shows 67 million children missed out on one or more vaccinations over three years due to service disruption caused by strained health systems and diversion of scarce resources, conflict and fragility, and decreased confidence.

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01 April 2023

UNICEF welcomes US$2.2M contribution from Japan to strengthen immunization information system in Papua New Guinea

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Press release

10 February 2023

The European Union, UNICEF and UNOPS partner to strengthen water, sanitation and hygiene in Banz, Jiwaka Province.

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Press release

23 August 2022

Children suffering dire drought across parts of Africa are ‘one disease away from catastrophe’ – warns UNICEF

Number of drought-hit people in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia without reliable access to safe water has risen from 9.5 million to 16.2 million in the space of five months, meanwhile children in the Sahel also facing extremely high levels of water vulnerability

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A pair of hands hold a box with two vaccine viales on it.

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16 August 2022

Millions more children to benefit from malaria vaccine as UNICEF secures supply

With malaria one of the biggest killers of children under 5, the world’s first vaccine against a parasite is a major breakthrough for child health

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A child wades through water carrying bag of belongings.

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25 July 2022

New guidelines provide first global policy framework on protecting children on the move in face of climate change

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A schoolgirl wears a mask and washes her hands at a sink.

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23 June 2022

Schools ill-equipped to provide healthy and inclusive learning environments for all children – UNICEF, WHO

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A young child from Dugumor Village, Bogia District, Madang Province.

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21 June 2022

Parenting for Childhood Development Program evaluation provides new evidence to help end violence against children and women in PNG

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A young girl stands in line and looks at the camera.

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17 June 2022

Nearly 37 million children displaced worldwide – highest number ever recorded

Ahead of World Refugee Day, UNICEF urges governments to strengthen protection and access to services for refugee, migrant and displaced children

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A woman holds a reusable menstrual napkin.

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26 May 2022

FACT SHEET: Menstrual health and hygiene management still out of reach for many

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Telephone: (+ 675) 321 3000

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Press centre

Access news, multimedia resources and expert commentary on children’s issues and UNICEF’s work across the country.

Rural school gets access to improved WASH facilities

Rural school gets access to improved WASH facilities

Government and partners launch campaign to improve immunization coverage to save lives of children

New data indicates declining confidence in childhood vaccines of up to 44 percentage points in some countries during the COVID-19 pandemic

UNICEF welcomes US$2.2M contribution from Japan to strengthen immunization information system in Papua New Guinea

The European Union, UNICEF and UNOPS partner to strengthen water, sanitation and hygiene in Banz, Jiwaka Province.

Children suffering dire drought across parts of Africa are ‘one disease away from catastrophe’ – warns UNICEF

Millions more children to benefit from malaria vaccine as UNICEF secures supply

New guidelines provide first global policy framework on protecting children on the move in face of climate change

Schools ill-equipped to provide healthy and inclusive learning environments for all children – UNICEF, WHO

Parenting for Childhood Development Program evaluation provides new evidence to help end violence against children and women in PNG

Nearly 37 million children displaced worldwide – highest number ever recorded

FACT SHEET: Menstrual health and hygiene management still out of reach for many