The pandemic is deeply affecting the environment in which girls and all children grow and develop.

On 21 April 2020, the World Food Programme warned that, unless swift action is taken, some 265 million people worldwide, double the numbers from the previous year, face acute food shortages. This, in a world where some 144 million children under 5 years are already

In response to COVID-19, countries around the world have implemented several public health and social measures (PHSM), such as movement restrictions, closure of schools and businesses, and international travel restrictions.

The WASH in Schools Network (UNICEF, GIZ, Save the Children, WATERAID; Emory, LSHTM, among others) has compiled this knowledge map with links to relevant materials about COVID-19 for learners, their families and the education system.

Children are not the face of this pandemic. But they risk being among its biggest victims. While they have thankfully been largely spared from the direct health effects of COVID-19 at least to date – the crisis is having a profound effect on their wellbeing.

With a view to better understanding the scope and opportunities concerning CSE in digital spaces, UNESCO commissioned LoveFrankie to conduct a regional mapping of digital sexuality education initiatives, and to highlight ‘out of the box’ digital solutions to expanding young people’s access to goo

This comic strip provides young people between the ages of 10 and 14 with information about the coronavirus and other preventative hygiene measures.

Este documento apresenta algumas mensagens e sugestões para envolver asdireções das escolas, professores, pessoal não docente, pais, encarregados de educação e membros da comunidade, bem como as próprias crianças, na promoção de ambientes seguros e saudáveis para todos.

“My Hero is You” is a book written for children around the world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “My Hero is You” should be read by a parent, caregiver or teacher alongside a child or a small group of children.

Possible negative effects on children’s physical and mental health because of prolonged school closure and home confinement during a disease outbreak.