Johnson City latest to join US Child-Friendly-Cities network
Johnson City in Tennessee is the latest US metropolis to apply to join UNICEF USA’s newly-established Child-Friendly-City network.Read more
World Children’s Day: Young Changemakers shaping a better world
In recognition of World Children’s Day, we bring you the stories of five young ‘changemakers’ who are working with international children’s charity UNICEF to build a better future for society. Jennifer Sperber of UNICEF USA...Read more
World Resources Institute: Why sustainable cities need to tackle road safety
Can a city where pedestrians, cyclists and children get injured or killed on the roads be a truly sustainable one? Given the rapid urbanization of the world’s population, road safety is a critical development and...Read more
Youngsters joined online by celebrities to mark World Children’s Day
Children and young people from around the world are joining some of UNICEF’s most recognisable Goodwill Ambassadors – David Beckham and Orlando Bloom for starters – in virtual conversations in celebration of World Children’s Day. In...Read more
Without sustainable cities, global development goals will fail
Cities have been the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic, with little discrimination between more and less developed urban environments.Read more
One million signatures and counting for footballer Rashford’s child school meals petition
Over one million people have signed a petition launched by England footballer Marcus Rashford for children from poor families in England to get free meals during school holidays. The Manchester United striker, 22, has been at...Read more
EU youth forum: Cities must invest in our children’s future
Disruptions to schooling, an impact on mental health and the suppressing of social skills. These are just some of the dramatic effects which COVID-19 has brought on children and young people. Read more
The 18th European Week of Regions and Cities – follow it live
Regional and city policies, ranging from family housing to climate action, will be the focus of one of Europe’s biggest annual forums over the coming weeks.Read more
Children’s Commissioner for England welcomes kids’ return to school but warns against complacency
With the majority of the country’s children now back in school after the pandemic-enforced closures, there should be a huge recognition of the behind-the-scenes work that has been done to make even this scenario possible. Read more
European cities pledge millions for ‘social investment measures’
Antwerp, Lyon and Utrecht are among 44 cities that have joined together to invest over (€)14.2 billion Euros in vital ‘social measures’, including housing and childcare.Read more
Child in the City COVID-19 webinar: “Let’s stay connected”
“Give children and the young people an outlet to talk about their feelings, their concerns, their hopes. For now, this is the new world.”Read more
UNICEF: Netherlands heads list of top ‘wealthy’ countries for children – but problems still persist worldwide
The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway rank as the top three ‘wealthy’ children based on their health, well-being and education, according to childrens’ charity UNICEF.Read more
Dutch supermarket childrens’ products are ‘irresponsible’
Nearly three quarters of Dutch supermarket products aimed at children are unhealthy and irresponsible, says children’s charity UNICEF.Read more
Children born at higher altitude ‘tend to be smaller’ – study
Children who are born in cities at higher altitudes tend to be smaller than those born at lower altitudes, a new study claims. The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) concluded that children who live in...Read more