Zambia faces a persistent challenge: 29% of young women are married before age 18. This in-depth study moves beyond statistics to examine the underlying gendered social norms that create an "enabling environment" for these outcomes.
UNICEF developed the Nutrition Environment Assessment Toolkit for Schools (NEAT-S), to help schools, and local and national government authorities to understand existing school nutrition environments and identify actions to improve them.
This policy brief, based on a qualitative study conducted in El Salvador and Peru, incorporates the voices of adolescents and experts in nutrition, mental health, and public policy, complemented by a review of recent scientific literature.
The Government of Sri Lanka, in partnership with UNICEF and other stakeholders, committed to a comprehensive assessment of school nutrition across the country.
This case study provides a comprehensive overview of the school feeding programs in Mali. First, it briefly describes the intertwined challenges faced by the education system, including low enrollment, high dropout rates, and food insecurity.
Despite global commitments, violence in and around schools remains widespread, undermining education as a fundamental human right. This knowledge brief explores what violence in education looks like, its root causes, contributing factors, and its profound impact on learners.
Cet avis concerne les enfants et les jeunes de 5 à 25 ans, il analyse le continuum des problématiques de santé mentale, entre l'enfance, l'adolescence et l'entrée dans la vie d'adulte.
In the present report, the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Graeme Reid, examines barriers to the right to education faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other gender-diverse (LGBT) persons.
The aim of the study was to evaluate a programme that provides mental health support into local education settings.
This Schools4Health policy brief outlines why the Health Promoting School (HPS) approach is a crucial and cost-effective strategy to create healthier learning environments.