Education is a basic human right. In 147 countries around the world, UNICEF works to provide quality learning opportunities that prepare children and adolescents with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive.

← Back to Education UNICEF works day in and day out, in some of the world’s toughest places, to protect children’s rights and safeguard their futures. On the ground in over 190 countries and territories, we reach more children and young people than any other international organization.

Education is a right, but systems are failing our children. Join UNICEF to tackle the learning crisis and prepare children with the knowledge they need to thrive.

Education has far-reaching and long-term economic and social benefits—improving health, increasing resilience, mitigating conflicts, and creating sustainable economic growth for everyone. Committed to leaving no child behind, UNICEF works for and with children – from early childhood to adolescence—to ensure inclusive and sustainable ...

Advocacy: UNICEF promotes inclusive education in discussions, high-level events and other forms of outreach geared towards policymakers and the general public. Awareness-raising : UNICEF shines a spotlight on the needs of children with disabilities by conducting research and hosting roundtables, workshops and other events for government partners.

This is the vision of the UNICEF Education Programme. UNICEF/UN0269637/Hajra Girls taking part in the menstrual hygiene management (MHM) programme in their school in western Indian state of Gujarat. UNICEF is working closely with the Government of India, state governments in 17 states, civil society, academic institutions and private sector.

UNICEF education strategy 2019–2030. Highlights The gap between the levels of learning that education systems are providing and what children, communities and economies need, is growing.

UNICEF is therefore focusing more closely on the obstacles to on-time enrolment, retention, completion and transition. Equity in Education. Equity-based investments by government continue to be the key way to ensure education systems include the most disadvantaged girls and boys.

In 2020, UNICEF doubled down its efforts on both service delivery and system strengthening to improve learning outcomes and increase equity in education systems. UNICEF’s work to strengthen effective education systems for improved learning outcomes covered five dimensions: teacher development, early learning, community participation, mother ...

In the early years, 0-8, UNICEF Zambia’s early childhood development and education aim to build the foundation for lifelong learning by supporting optimal development across multiple sectors. Partnering with ministries such as Education, Health, and Community Development and Social Services, we implement a holistic approach anchored in the ...