Education

Every child has the right to an education. And over the past two decades, Africa has improved children's access to education thanks to commitment and action by the continent's leadership. While progress has been promising, challenges remain. In Sub-Saharan Africa, 9 out of 10 children cannot read and understand a simple text by age 10.  By 2050, …, A high-level event on transforming education in Africa, On 20 September 2022, the African Union, UNICEF and partners convened a high-level side event on transforming education in Africa to provide space for Heads of States, development partners and young people to come together to galvanize actions for speed and scale in transforming education systems in Africa. UNICEF 2022, The time to act is now!, We must tackle the learning crisis through increased investment in foundational learning. If Africa’s children are equipped with solid numeracy and literacy proficiencies, they will be better positioned to obtain higher-level knowledge and skills in the future. Ms. Catherine Russell, UNICEF Executive Director UNICEF 2022 Transforming education in…, Spread the word on social media, By 2050, Africa will be home to 1 billion children & adolescents. The growing, young population urgently needs quality education, adequate skills and opportunities for their development & to contribute to continued progress in Africa. #TransformingEducationSummit pic.twitter.com/kdEXKsZf90 — Marie-Pierre Poirier (@MariePierre_P) September…

Africa's opportunity, Africa will experience a sharp rise in its child and youth populations over the next few decades – a demographic transition that offers a huge opportunity for growth and poverty reduction. Africa’s prosperity will depend on whether children – particularly the most disadvantaged children – are prioritised in policy decisions being taken today. The…, Five Priorities, Illustration: Education 05 570 T Education Every child should complete a quality and relevant basic education Illustration: Child Protection 570 T Child Protection Every child has a right to be protected from violence, abuse, and exploitation. Illustration Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Every child has a right to water, sanitation and a safe and…, Eight Key Results, In West and Central Africa, UNICEF has identified eight areas for which we will focus our efforts and investments to accelerate results for children. Immunization Immunization Plus Immunization Plus Free access to basic health care and vaccines against the six major vaccine-preventable diseases. Hajara Abdul Rahman being weighed at a clinic in…, Convergence, These results will be achieved through convergence – rather than a focus on traditional sector strategies – so there are multiple opportunities to reach children.  This approach focusses on key stages during a child’s life: the early years in the community, the school years and adolescence. For example, a child could receive a birth certificate at…