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One year ago, on 12 May 2008, a massive earthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale struck Sichuan Province’s Wenchuan County. More than 120 million people in Sichuan and the adjoining provinces of Gansu, Shaanxi, Yunnan, and Chongqing were exposed to the moderate and severe shaking effects of the earthquake. The Wenchuan earthquake left 88,000…

Following the Wenchuan earthquake, the Government of China has launched a gigantic reconstruction effort, showing remarkable commitment and capacity. The enormous attention to each individual human life in the rescue effort has been widely recognized and praised. One of the challenges and opportunities will be to put the wellbeing of the worst…

Immediately after the earthquake, UNICEF's support focused on responding to the emergency needs of children and women and protecting the lives of survivors, who were vulnerable to cold, hunger and psychological distress. UNICEF rushed warm clothing, wool blankets, medical equipment, hygiene kits and winterized school tents to the emergency zone. …

UNICEF has the mandate to safeguard the rights of all children in China. That mandate is rooted in the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) , which sets out universal and indivisible rights that apply to every child, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by world leaders in 2015, which apply to every…, The Convention on the Rights of the Child, Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1989, the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) has changed the way children are viewed and treated, i.e., as human beings with a distinct set of rights instead of passive recipients of charity. It recognizes that childhood is a vulnerable time and that children need special care and protection. The CRC…, The UN Sustainable Development Goals, The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 broad goals - around challenges like poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, and peace and justice - and 169 individual targets within them, to be achieved by 2030. Child-related SDGs in China UNICEF is working with the Government of China to achieve 11 child-related…

An Atlas of Social Indicators 2014 Children in China: An Atlas of Social Indicators 2014 provides a thorough overview of the situation of children in China, using charts based on key indicators of child survival, protection and development and highlighting relevant socio-economic information. It reflects China's achievements for children, and…

In 1947, China became the first country in Asia to welcome a partnership with UNICEF, and our first programme provided emergency relief services to children. Today, UNICEF China has around 100 staff members based in Beijing who work in the areas of child protection, child health and nutrition, education, social policy, south-south cooperation and…, Join us!, Current Vacancies, Regular Positions Job Title Job Level Closing Date Job Description and apply No vacancy.  Consultancy Title Closing Date TOR and Apply No vacancy.  Internship Title Closing Date TOR and Apply Early Childhood Development (ECD) Intern 23 Apr 2024 TOR and Apply UN Volunteers Title Closing Date TOR and Apply Officer for MNCH-related South-South…, Reasons to work for UNICEF, What we look for, Dr. Yang Zhenbo, WASH Specialist at UNICEF China, talks to children at a school in Zhong County, Chongqing, in 2015. Dr. Yang Zhenbo, WASH Specialist at UNICEF China, talks to children at a school in Zhong County, Chongqing, in 2015. UNICEF China looks for committed professionals willing to engage in challenging and rewarding work to ensure that…, How to work with us, Wang Xiaolin (R1), Child Protection Officer at UNICEF China, introduces UNICEF’s Early Childhood Development kit to villagers at a shelter in Ludian, Yunnan Province, following an earthquake in 2014. Wang Xiaolin (R1), Child Protection Officer at UNICEF China, introduces UNICEF’s Early Childhood Development kit to villagers at a shelter in Ludian…, What we offer, UNICEF Regional Director for East Asia and the Pacific Debora Comini (R8, 1st Row) joins UNICEF China staff in a group photo at the UNICEF China compound in Beijing in August, 2023. UNICEF Regional Director for East Asia and the Pacific Debora Comini (R8, 1st Row) joins UNICEF China staff in a group photo at the UNICEF China compound in Beijing in…, Staff contracts, Fixed-term appointment Fixed-term appointments are typically for a period of two years and renewable subject to the needs of the organization. Employees under a fixed-term appointment are considered UNICEF staff. Fixed-term contracts can be issued in three categories of staff: International Professional, National Officer and General Service…, Compensation and Benefits, UNICEF has three staff categories: International Professional (IP) National Officer (NO) staff General Service (GS) Staff categories define the type of role staff have in the organization. All three categories of staff (IP, GS and NO) offer temporary appointment and fixed-term appointment contracts. Staff on temporary appointment (TA) and fixed-…

We believe, All children in China have a right to survive, thrive and fulfil their potential., What we do, UNICEF defends and promotes the rights and wellbeing of more than 298 million children across China. Since 1979, we have worked in partnership with the Government of China in education, water and sanitation, child health and nutrition, and child protection for those who are most in need. UNICEF also provides humanitarian assistance during…, How we do it, Our approach begins with gathering data and research. We work with the Government of China to carry out innovative projects to improve children’s lives. The results of these projects inform national policies, legislation and guidelines so children come first. This helps improve the lives of millions of children across China. Gather data and…

An Atlas of Social Indicators of Children in China 2018 The 2018 Atlas of Social Indicators of Children in China is the culmination of the joint efforts and collaboration between the National Working Committee on Children and Women (NWCCW) under the State Council, the National Bureau of Statistics, and UNICEF. By bringing together the latest…

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This article is from  Best of UNICEF Research 2018 . It is a review on the journal paper "What could cognitive capital mean for China's children", published in 2017 by UNICEF staffs. EDITORIAL INSIGHT An original and ground-breaking report, with high potential for impact and uptake by UNICEF and others globally, facilitated by its good use of…

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