Child rights

ABUJA, NIGERIA, April 19, 2024 — In a significant move to advance the rights and welfare of children in Nigeria, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Nigerian Guild of Editors, and the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This partnership aims to leverage media's influential power…

Top Stories, From rapid emergency response to education, nutrition, health, sanitation, and protection, together with our partners, we are ensuring a better future for every child. Brave Jumai Survives the Horror of a School Mass Kidnapping in Northern Nigeria A small box makes a big impact on the well-being of Children in Conflict Zones Watch out for this 15-…, Advocacy, Child rights should headline the news every day because children are our future. Teacher teaching a class Standing with Survivors to End Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria Water student pointing to board Nigeria Takes Bold Steps to End Child Marriage and Protect the Rights of Children MoU, Videos, A picture may speak a thousand words, but a video breathes life into these words. See firsthand how UNICEF, alongside our partners, is actively promoting and safeguarding the rights of every Nigerian child. Mohammed's journey to freedom Aray's beads Malnutrition Treatment Saves Lives Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs UNICEF provides humanitarian…, We spoke up for children!, Cristian Muduate - UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative Why Govt Funding Is Important to Keep Out-of-school Children in Classrooms Food Security: Nigeria's Nutrition Challenges Chiran on AriseTV, A Big Thanks to Our Partners!, We did it all with your immense support Partner logos

We Advocated for Child Rights, Progress was made in Nigeria this year towards children's rights in health, education, child protection, and nutrition. the President of Nigeria launching the ecrvs system Group of friends Girl receiving vaccine conference, We went all out with the facts!, girl walking woman carrying twins A local area mechanic working on a borehole Girl covering face, We Campaigned for Children, This year, digital campaigns were run to promote mental and maternal health. The mental health campaign highlighted the significance of a healthy community, while the maternal health campaign aimed to increase awareness of the well-being of expectant mothers. mental health campaign maternal health, Champions and Influencers came aboard!, We harnessed the power of celebrities and influencers to champion the cause of children. By collaborating with well-known figures, we were able to amplify our message and advocate for the rights and well-being of children on a broader scale. A group of four celebrities wearing UNICEF shirts Aproko doctor Dr Zobo Tunde onakoya, The future is in the hands of young advocates!, This year, we didn't just involve young people; we empowered them to take the lead. We recognize that nothing designed for them should be done without them. We not only provided spaces but also encouraged young minds to spearhead conversations, share ideas, voice concerns, and express their dreams for every child. young advocates, A Big Thanks to Our Partners!, We did it all with your immense support partner logos

Abuja, Nigeria - October 25, 2023 – H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu flagged off the 29 th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES 29) with a strong indication to transform Nigeria with accelerated reforms, ensuring increased prosperity including the well-being of Nigerian children as provided by the renewed hope agenda which will build a 1 $trillion…

KANO, 08 June 2023 - UNICEF commends the Government and citizens of Kano State for the recent enactment of the Child Protection Law, signed into law by former Governor Umar Abdullahi Ganduje. Mr. Rahama R.M. Farah, Chief of UNICEF Field Office Kano, stated, "The Kano State Child Protection Law is a remarkable achievement that benefits the children…

Over the last five years, UNICEF has worked to guarantee children's rights. We worked, especially for the children that are most left behind. Working at national, state and local levels, we were able to promote policy change and strengthen local capacity, through strong partnerships with the Federal and State Governments, local authorities,…

  UNICEF is working to ensure the rights of every child in Nigeria, especially the most excluded, so they can survive, thrive and learn in a safe and sustainable environment. Supporting systems  that alleviate poverty and provide access to quality health, nutrition, water, sanitation, education and protection services enables children to reach…

ABUJA, 08 August 2022 – UNICEF today congratulated the Kebbi State Government on signing into Law, the State’s Child Rights Bill passed by the State House of Assembly, calling on the State government to allocate and release adequate resources as well as put in place mechanisms for full implementation of the law to grant children the rights…

Nigeria ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) on March 21, 1991. The convention articulates the rights of every person under the age of 18 and identifies duty-bearers responsible for the realization of these rights. As a signatory to the CRC, Nigeria periodically reports on progress in upholding this convention. The mandate of…

Nigeria ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) on March 21, 1991. The convention articulates the rights of every person under the age of 18 and identifies duty-bearers responsible for the realization of these rights. As a signatory to the CRC, Nigeria periodically reports on progress in upholding this convention. The mandate of…

Sokoto, 23 November 2021 – UNICEF today welcomed the signing into law of the Sokoto State Child Protection Bill, saying it was a “major step forward for children’s rights in Nigeria.” Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal signed the bill into law on 22 November, 18 years after the Federal Government of Nigeria enacted the Child Rights Act 2003 and…

ABUJA, 27 May 2021 – UNICEF today commemorated Nigerian Children’s Day, saying that it comes at a challenging moment for child rights in the country and the world, with the COVID-19 pandemic threatening gains made for children’s development. UNICEF’s Country Director, Peter Hawkins, issued the following statement: “It has been a challenging year…