Tagged: social protection

A child stands on a weighing machine as adults look on, in Indonesia

Budgeting for a better future, for every child

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2020 has not turned out as planned. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact populations around the world, governments have been forced to take a fresh look at their spending and how to meet additional costs of pandemic response as they expect a fall in revenue. Budget information has become even more critical. Critical knowledge… Read more →←
Two young girls - one sitting on, and the other behind a wheelchair.

10 social protection areas: towards universal coverage

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Emine El Ilevi (front) and her sister Zeynep, in the picture above, are Syrian refugees in the Turkish city of Adana. The sisters, their three siblings and her father Ahmed arrived in Turkey after a bomb landed in the middle of their living room, killing Emine’s pregnant mother and seriously injuring her. The eldest four children of… Read more →←
A boy pushing two other children in a wheelbarrow across a wooden platform that appears to be on a river.

UNICEF and the IMF: Making public resources work for children

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UNICEF staffers often share stories from community visits to illustrate how we work for children where they live. But to make a difference we also must go to the halls of power where decisions are made that can have a massive impact on children’s lives. Why would UNICEF want to talk to the IMF?  And why would the IMF talk to UNICEF?… Read more →←
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How committed are countries to ending child poverty?

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Today, over 700 million people struggle to survive on less than $1.90 a day. If you take a broader definition of poverty that goes beyond income, the number almost doubles, with more than 1.3 billion people living in multidimensional poverty globally. The tragic truth is that half of these people are children. Children are twice as… Read more →←
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Universal child benefits – why not?

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What a three days they were! Our hope for the conference on Universal Child Grants (UCGs) was to bring together perspectives on social protection and universality. To move towards achieving universal coverage for children frank conversations about the evidence and options are needed. I find myself thinking about the conference in two… Read more →←
A woman kisses the child she has held in her arms.

Paying it forward: Expanding universal child grants in Nepal

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Over the last decades, Nepal has experienced rapid demographic changes, resulting in a young and growing child population. However, many young children in Nepal remain exposed to poverty and hunger, especially those belonging to the most vulnerable groups. We know that the early years of a child are critical for their development because… Read more →←
Three small girls share a swing with wall-paintings of popular cartoon characters in the background.

The Human Capital Index – an important new contribution

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I’ve been re-reading the World Development Report (WDR) ahead of our conference on Universal Child Grants  (where we’re delighted to have the World Bank participating). The chapter on the Human Capital Index (HCI) was especially interesting, not least because of so much talk around the Index here at UNICEF and outside. More so… Read more →←
A lady stands smiling next to a smiling boy and girl outside a brick-walled, thatch-roofed house and in front of a green net hanging on wooden poles..

Time for universal child grants? 6 issues to consider

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Today marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Despite the remarkable progress made in past decades, 736 million people still live in extreme poverty. Most worryingly children are disproportionately affected: while they make around a third of the global population, they comprise half of those struggling to survive on… Read more →←
Lady in blue top and jeans carrying a child as another young boy stands beside her, both also in blue, all standing next to a wall with plaster damaged to reveal bricks.

Argentina: Search ops sweep children into protection

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It’s 12.30 pm and people are arriving. We are in a Wichí indigenous community in Rivadavia, in the northern province of Salta, Argentina. About 35 women quietly stand in line while their children play. They are waiting for their turn to talk with Analía, an employee from the National Social Security Agency (ANSES). She is part of an… Read more →←

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