The State of the World's Children 2023
For every child, vaccination
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We want to introduce you to three children: Marwan, Hind and Iman.
Their stories are powerful examples of one of humanity’s greatest public health achievements: vaccination, for every child.
A health centre. An immunization campaign. A camp for internally displaced people.
These are the settings where children like Marwan, Hind and Iman have been immunized for decades. Protected from disease, they’re far more likely to have the opportunity to thrive, the chance to learn and the ability to live healthy lives.
As you’ll discover in this State of the World’s Children report, it’s essential that we act now to make sure that other children just like Marwan, Hind and Iman aren’t left behind.
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UNICEF/UN0758490/Ekpu VII Photo
UNICEF/UN0758490/Ekpu VII Photo
In Somalia, baby Marwan is held by his mother Nasro in the Jawle camp for internally displaced people. The effects of drought have left children at serious risk for disease. Thanks to an immunization outreach campaign, Marwan will be protected.
UNICEF/UN0679338/Hayyan
UNICEF/UN0679338/Hayyan
In Yemen, 7-year-old Hind has grown up in a country where health services have been deeply affected by conflict. But a team of committed health workers, whose mission it is to protect their community, reach children like her with life-saving vaccines.
UNICEF/UN0756298/Bukhari
UNICEF/UN0756298/Bukhari
In Pakistan, 4-year-old Iman received her polio vaccine. Her grandmother was initially hesitant to get her immunized. But thanks to the dedication of a health worker, who helped the family access health services, trust was built and Iman was vaccinated.
