Washington DC can count itself in many ways to be a pro-child city: universal pre-K, paid parental leave, and diverse, accessible parks and recreation offerings. But one area where DC and many other cities could...Read more
An ambitious project to help adolescent girls in Beirut ’empower their neighourhood’ has successfully concluded with them providing some inspired urban design creations.Read more
Global children’s charity UNICEF has been highlighting some of the innovations which brought it the title of the UK’s first Child Friendly City.Read more
Parental perception of child friendliness is an important prerequisite for designing
neighborhoods that promote children’s health and wellbeing.Read more
Pedestrian safety, particularly for children, relies on well-designed pathways, and child-friendly pathways play a crucial role in safeguarding young pedestrians.Read more
In the intricate tapestry of urban planning, certain movements stand out as transformative epochs, reshaping cities and redefining societal priorities.Read more
A three-year programme of work in the Municipality of Prato, Italy, has brought the reward of formal recognition as a UNICEF Child Friendly City.
Prato is the fourth Italian city to achieve the honour since 2019,...Read more
As the world becomes increasingly urbanised, the pressing need to prioritise the needs and rights of children within urban planning processes has become paramount.Read more
Manchester has ramped up its bid become a UNICEF child-friendly city after what it calls a ‘record-breaking’ consultation with local young people.Read more
Not only is our Child in the City World Conference an opportunity for you to meet and learn from your professional peers, but it also offers the chance to get out in the communities of...Read more
As we count down to our eagerly-awaited Child in the City World Conference in Brussels in November, child professionals from across the globe are preparing to join us and share their knowledge.Read more
The US city of Houston, in partnership with UNICEF USA, says it is ‘proud’ to be named as the country’s first official Child Friendly City, joining more than 3.500 municipalities in over 40 countries.Read more
Our Child in the City World Conference 2023 will provide a valuable opportunity for child professionals to learn from each other about what can be done to better the lives of children in cities.Read more
Giving young people a say in the future of our cities is crucial for creating inclusive and sustainable urban environments. Engaging young people in urban planning and decision-making processes allows them to contribute their unique...Read more
What would a child-friendly city look like? One scenario goes like this: you wake up in the city one morning, there is no traffic, all you can hear are children playing and the occasional dog...Read more
