Global annual results report 2019: Goal Area 1
Thirty years ago, a promise was made to the world’s children. That promise, crafted by global leaders and enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) articulates every child’s right to survive and thrive. This is the focus of Goal Area 1; ensuring that every child has the right to life, survival and development, and to grow up…, Both girls and boys have the ability to survive in their communities if a number of critical, quality services are available to them throughout their lives. These same children have a chance to thrive in situations where they have access to nutritious foods; quality water, sanitation, and hygiene; are stimulated and cared for at home and in their…, Health, Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the child (CRC), the most complete statement of child rights ever produced, UNICEF’s health programming is informed by human rights approaches and principles with a focus on those children who are the most deprived, disadvantaged or discriminated against. UNICEF strives to deliver results at-scale, through…, Maternal and new-born health, In 2019, UNICEF placed a special focus on improving the quality of care at the time of birth, accelerating global efforts for transforming care for small and sick newborns, moving from a survival-only approach to a more holistic early childhood development (ECD) approach encompassing survival, growth and development and linking facility-based care…, Immunization, Immunization is one of the most successful public health interventions, reaching 86 per cent of all children globally. As part of a strategic emphasis on equity, UNICEF advocates for the prioritization of children in the ‘zero-dose’ communities – such as those in urban slums, remote rural areas and conflict settings, and other minority and…, 65.7 million children were vaccinated with three doses of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP3) vaccine in 64 priority countries in 2018., 41.3 million children in humanitarian settings were vaccinated against measles., A, polio-free status was maintained by Nigeria for a third year, , paving the way for the potential certification of Africa as polio-free in 2020. A young child looks at his arm after receiving a vaccination UNICEF/UN0269064/Modola Kenya UNICEF is supporting the Child to Child strategy where primary school children are enlisted as immunization mobilizers and defaulter tracers. As a result, more than 3,200…, Child health, Globally, pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria remain the leading causes of death for children under age five. In addition, over half a million children under five years died from air pollution related causes in 2016. An estimated 300 million children globally, including 17 million babies, currently live in areas where the air is toxic – exceeding…, Adolescent health, UNICEF is on-track and achieved all planned milestones in 2019 for adolescent health and wellbeing. Mobilizing political will and resources for implementation, using technology and strong youth engagement across all aspects will be a priority in the coming years. Graphic representing gender-responsive 67 countries have an inclusive,…, Nutrition, Good nutrition is the right of every child. Well-nourished children are more likely to survive and thrive. They are better placed to lead healthy lives, access equal opportunities, and participate fully in their communities and nations. UNICEF prioritizes interventions to prevent all forms of malnutrition – including stunting, wasting,…, Prevention of stunting and other forms of malnutrition, Understanding the barriers to and drivers of good diets is essential to preventing malnutrition in children under 5 and their mothers – particularly during the critical developmental period from pregnancy to the child’s second birthday. Before and during pregnancy, nutrition counselling and supplementation with essential nutrients (e.g., iron…, Adolescent nutrition and health, Good nutrition during middle childhood and adolescence improves school attendance, educational achievement, and cognition, and offers a chance to break the cycle of intergenerational malnutrition and ill health. UNICEF supports the delivery of nutrition services for school-age children and adolescents that aim to improve nutrition knowledge and…, Treatment and care of children with severe acute malnutrition, UNICEF prioritizes the early detection and treatment of children with SAM as an essential intervention to help severely undernourished children survive and thrive, in both development and humanitarian contexts. The number of children being treated for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) has continued to rise in recent years: however, globally, only…, HIV and AIDS, The global coverage nearly doubled for antiretroviral treatment among pregnant women living with HIV, rising from 44 per cent in 2010 to 82 per cent in 2018 resulting in an estimated 650,000 infant HIV infections averted, but progress has stalled This translates to 150,000 new infections in children in 2019, far short of the end 2020 target of…, Treatment and care of children and adolescents living with HIV, Treatment is life-saving for the 1.8 million children living with HIV, and just over half have access to treatment (54%). But treatment coverage has stalled in the last four years and far from the global target of 95%. Mortality has declined due to prevention of mother to child transmission efforts, but we are still far from ending AIDS in…, Adolescent HIV Prevention, An estimated 1.6 million adolescents (10–19 years) were living with HIV in 2018, an increase of 4 per cent since 2010. And despite a 25 per cent decline since 2010, new HIV infections among adolescent girls and young women (15–24) are still more than three times higher than the global target set for 2020. A group of children holding hands together…, Early Childhood Development, 2019 witnessed a significant increase in the recognition and renewed commitments to enhancing collaboration and investment in Early Childhood Development (ECD) across sectors, including governments, UN agencies, CSOs, and businesses. The foundation for sustainable scale up of ECD services has been progressing Graphic representing countries 45…, Looking forward, The world is currently not on track to meet the SDGs. Failing to achieve goals and targets translates to needless loss of life despite the existence of known, low-cost and proven solutions to preventable and treatable causes. This reality compels UNICEF to take bold steps, working collaboratively with its trusted partners, to create a world that…, Global Annual Results Report 2019 GOAL AREA 1 Every child survives and thrives Cover image: UNICEF/UN0317965/Frank Dejongh A mother is washing and cuddling her baby, in the village of Tamroro, in the centre of Niger. In Niger, only 13 percent of the population has access to basic sanitation services. Expression of thanks: UNICEF/UN0303648/Arcos On…
