What are UNICEF’s priority areas of work?
UNICEF commits its resources to achieving results for children in five priority areas while also continuing to respond rapidly in emergencies and conflicts. These priority areas are: • Young Child Survival and Development – UNICEF works to ensure that children survive and thrive through child survival, nutrition and environmental interventions. • Basic Education and Gender Equality – UNICEF works to ensure that every child, especially girls, receives and completes a quality primary school education. • HIV/AIDS and Children – UNICEF works to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and ensure care for the children and young people already affected by the disease. • Child Protection – UNICEF works to protect children so that they can grow up free from violence, exploitation, abuse and discrimination. • Policy Advocacy and Partnerships – UNICEF works to establish partnerships, conduct research and raise awareness that help protect the rights of children.
