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Greater support needed for working families as COVID-19 takes hold – UNICEF and ILO

Newly released recommendations for businesses aim to help employers strengthen support for families during the pandemic.

A child and mother study together at home.

Supporting Working Parents: 7 Tips for Employers

Children around the world - many of whom are out of school due to COVID-19 - need support from their parents right now. And parents need support from their employers.

A mother in Macedonia helps her children study at home.

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

UNICEF is working with global experts to constantly provide the latest updates, information and resources on the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo at risk from killer measles, cholera epidemics: UNICEF

COVID-19 latest challenge facing battered health services

Baby in the DRC receiving liquid vaccine

U-Report: Spreading Facts, Not Fear

U-Report is a tool used by millions of young people all around the world. To help curb the spread of misinformation about COVID-19, U-Report has become an important means of transmitting information.

A U-Reporter demonstrates proper handwashing techniques in Cote D'Ivoire.

6 Tips for Parenting Under COVID-19

Parenting is an important - but not always easy - job. For many parents and caregivers, the new (temporary) normal that is life under COVID-19 may be even more challenging; with schools closed and routines changed, many families are now spending most of their days together.

A girl in Beijing eats lunch with her family.

Children Uprooted: Bracing for COVID-19 In Greece

UNICEF is calling for immediate transfer of vulnerable children to the Greek mainland, in-line with most recent public health measures and guidelines

A boy stands in a makeshift camp for refugees.

IPA, WHO and UNICEF launch Read the World on International Children’s Book Day to support children and young people in isolation

Geronimo Stilton author to kickstart exclusive children’s book reading initiative amid COVID-19 pandemic

WHO and UNICEF to partner on pandemic response through COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund

Unprecedented fund an ‘all hands on deck’ approach to tackle COVID-19 pandemic

Baby wearing mask looking a doctor in a cap and mask holding a cotton swab with gloved hands

COVID-19: Easy, Affordable, Healthy Eating Tips for Families

When grocery store visits are limited, it can be tough to think about eating a very healthy diet. To help figure out "what's for dinner?" UNICEF has created some tips on preparing affordable but healthy meals for families.