08 December 2022

Light every moment of childhood

Being a caregiver or a teacher isn't easy. But the good news is that there are skills we can learn to improve our relationship with children and improve how we raise them. Positive parenting and positive disciplining develop a relationship of respect, trust, empathy and communication between caregivers and children, as well as between teachers and…, Positive Disciplining At School, FACT SHEET, What is the situation now? Global:   Globally, it is estimated that 246 million children and adolescents experience some form of violence in and around school every year, 19 one in three children experience bullying, and a similar proportion are affected by physical violence 3 . Half of students aged 13–15, about 150 million, report experiencing…, For teachers, What can teachers do to create a safe classroom environment?  1 2 Build relationships of trust, express your concern for students when they are showing signs of worry or unhappiness, listen, and ask questions instead of making direct judgements. Share life stories and feelings with students in an appropriate manner. Be mindful of your own and your…, For School principals (school leaders), How can schools create a positive and safe atmosphere? 1 2 3 School management: Implement the law and put in place targeted mechanisms for the prevention and control of student bullying, sexual assault, and harassment, as well as appropriate measures to tackle violence and harassment against students, so that they feel protected at school.…, For parents, How can schools engage parents in preventing school violence? 1 2 Schools should provide anti-school bullying training for parents through parent-teacher meetings and parent chatgroups  for them to understand bullying and anti-bullying, parents’ responsibilities as well as the school's anti-bullying protocols, the reporting procedures and…, Navigating the online world safely, FACT SHEET, It is estimated that globally, one in three Internet users in the world today is below the age of 18. 1  More than 175,000 children go online for the first time every day, the equivalent of a new young netizen every half second. 2  They absorb knowledge and information, build friendships and develop social skills, foster creativity and…, How to solve the issue: a scenario-based Q&A, 1. What is cyberbullying and how can I help my child prevent it?  Cyberbullying is bullying with the use of digital technologies. It is repeated behaviour, aimed at scaring, angering, or shaming those who are targeted. Examples include spreading lies about or posting embarrassing photos of someone on social media; sending hurtful messages or…, Positive parenting at home, FACT SHEET, 1. What is violent discipline? Violent discipline is a form of violence against children, that includes physical punishment (for example, shaking, hitting or slapping a child) or psychological aggression (for example, shouting, yelling or screaming at a child, or calling a child offensive names, or otherwise verbally abusing a child). 1 2. What is…, How to solve the issue: a scenario-based Q&A, 1. What is violent discipline? Violent discipline is a form of violence against children, that includes physical punishment (for example, shaking, hitting or slapping a child) or psychological aggression (for example, shouting, yelling or screaming at a child, or calling a child offensive names, or otherwise verbally abusing a child). 1  Many…
10 November 2022

Unite Our Voices. Light Up for Children.

World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s global day of action for children, by children. Stars and leaders are joining children to empower them to take greater ownership of a promising future.  On 20 November, children will look ahead to a brighter future. Are you with them?, In the Future (Official Video), UNICEF Ambassador Wang Yuan wrote a theme song for World Children's Day titled ‘In the Future’ to share his vision for children., One voice for a brighter future, Hope for the future doesn’t belong to just a few; it belongs to every child. Someone will come running to help you prevail In the future, all the greatest love will converge to unveil our era On World Children’s Day 2021, we are inviting children and young people from all over China to submit their videos through Weibo and Douyin, to be featured…, UNICEF Ambassadors Uniting for Children, World Children's Day UNICEF Ambassador Chen Kun's poster World Children's Day UNICEF Ambassador Ma Yili's poster World Children's Day UNICEF Ambassador Wang Yuan's poster, UNICEF Youth Advocates, Young people are often the best champions for tackling the challenges that impact them, with a unique ability to galvanize their peers around issues they are passionate about. Meet the new UNICEF Youth Advocates: young people who are sharing their experiences and speaking up on issues that matter to children and young people such as adolescent…, This year uniting for children is more important than ever, A message from UNICEF Representative to China, Cynthia McCaffrey on World Children’s Day UNICEF Ambassador Ma Yili's message for World Children's Day, More World Children’s Day Theme Song, Making of World Children’s Day Theme Song Go behind the scenes and learn what was the inspiration of UNICEF Ambassador Wang Yuan. World Children’s Day song (Official Trailer) UNICEF will unveil World Children’s Day theme song. Weibo QRcode WeChat QRcode
02 August 2022

The 10th Anniversary of the Children's Rights and Business Principles

Developed by UNICEF, the UN Global Compact and Save the Children 10 years ago, the Children's Rights and Business Principles (CRBP) are the first comprehensive set of principles to guide companies on the full range of actions they can take in the workplace, marketplace and community to respect and support children's rights. While reinforcing…, Children's Rights and Business Principles turn ten, Progress has been made, but there's still a long way to go., Why are the Children's Rights and Business Principles important?, Business decisions can impact children's rights UNICEF Representative to China, Cynthia McCaffrey, expects the next 10 years to be a decade of ambition for children's rights and business. Respect and commit to supporting child rights All businesses should acknowledge core principles supporting children's rights, and meet this responsibility…, Child Rights in the Workplace, What does decent work have to do with children's rights? UNICEF Representative to China, Cynthia McCaffrey, illustrates child rights in the workplace and how UNICEF promotes family-friendly policies. Contribute to the elimination of child labour All business should respect the rights in the International Labour Organization's Declaration on…, Child Rights in the Marketplace, Businesses' marketing and advertising should be a positive force UNICEF Representative to China, Cynthia McCaffrey, talks about how UNICEF influences businesses' marketing and advertising policies and practices. Ensure that products and services are safe All business should abide by national and international standards in the testing and research…, Child Rights in the Community, Businesses can contribute to the realization of children's rights UNICEF Representative to China, Cynthia McCaffrey, explains how UNICEF contributes to businesses' participation in community and government efforts to protect children's rights. Respect and support children's rights in relation to the environment All business should respect and…
12 May 2022

#KnowYourFood

Child overweight and obesity rates have grown rapidly in China over the past decades. Over 15 million in China are obese [1] . The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children aged 6 to 17, which reached 19 per cent in 2020 [2] , continues to increase year by year. Without action, the threat of childhood obesity could have severe short-term…, #KnowYourFood Convenience Store, Mock convenience store highlights food environments around children Convenience stores near schools or in communities expose children to ultra-processed foods high in fat, sugar, salt and energy. To help children and young people understand the potential health hazards of ultra-processed snacks, the campaign unveiled a pop-up convenience store…, #KnowYourFood Laboratory, Some of your favourite snacks are known for containing high amounts of sugar, fat or salt, but how high can it be? The result might surprise you. We invited Dr. David Evans, a chemistry professor from the Beijing University of Chemical Technology and popular video blogger, to explore the truth about the ingredients through fun experiments. 'We…, Tips for children and young people, Follow these six recommendations to maintain a healthy diet. Yes, you can! Eat five types of vegetables “知食”就是力量海报-蔬菜 Eat recommended snacks “知食”就是力量海报-零食 Eat less ultra-processed food “知食”就是力量海报-加工食品 Say No to sugar-sweetened beverages “知食”就是力量海报-含糖饮料 Let's move together “知食”就是力量海报-运动 Get enough sleep “知食”就是力量海报-充足睡眠  The One-week Challenge Are…, Teaching nutrition, In collaboration with nutrition experts, UNICEF has developed nutrition education materials for school children. These sessions can fit into the syllabus of primary and secondary schools. UNICEF will also help schools create a healthier food environment. Facilitator guide 营养课宣讲介绍手册 Slides “知食”营养课课件 One month without sugar-sweetened beverages We…, Tips for parents, Keep these tips in mind next time you cook for or dine out with your child 知食就是力量课件-家长版 Slides for parents A girl eats a healthy lunch How to support your child if you are concerned about their weight Joaquín, 2, helps his mother, Rosina, pick apples in the family's orchard at their home in a rural area of the department of San José, Uruguay. How…, Enable healthy choices, Unhealthy food environments are undermining children’s rights to adequate nutrition and contributing to rapid increases in overweight and obesity. We need urgent action to improve them. Three factors increasing child obesity rates Child obesity rates are soaring. Here are three drivers of this alarming trend. Reshaping urban retail food…, Reports and research, Weibo QRcode WeChat QRcode
18 October 2021

3 Weeks, 3 Countries, 8 Adolescents

This summer, UNICEF and NYT Kids China invited adolescents from China, Romania and India to participate in a Pen Pal Initiative.  These kids, between 14 to 18 years old, share diverse cultural perspectives but also a common passion for mental health. Over the course of three weeks, they exchanged their inspiring ideas., 01 On Promoting Mental Health, Shirley Parents and schools could help in popularizing the importance of mental health and steps we can take to improve it. I think parents should take the responsibility to take care of their children’s mental health. I also believe that school, as an influential part of teenagers’ daily lives, could lead efforts to popularize mental health…, 02 On Peer Support, James When I or my friends face problems or difficulties, we would get together for a meal and talk it out. It is quite effective. I believe schools should guide students to correctly evaluate themselves and accept themselves. To achieve this, they can carry out psychological counseling activities. JAMES, China Shirley As teenagers, we can write…, 03 On Talking About Mental Health, Brianna Start conversations. Sometimes we are reluctant to talk about mental health because we are afraid what we might say isn’t what others want to hear. However, once the first step is taken, we will feel the support from people around us, and this will have a rippling effect. BRIANNA, China Paavani Widening our vocabulary to truly understand…