Here’s what we found for right to education...

10 results:

  • 400,000 more girls deprived of their right to education in Afghanistan, bringing total to 2.2 million

    23 March 2025

  • Child Rights

    9 April 2024

    In 1989, world leaders came together and agreed on a ground-breaking treaty to guide and protect kids across the globe. This was the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

  • Depriving girls of secondary education translates to a loss of at least US$500 million for Afghan economy in last 12 months

    4 September 2023

    New analysis by UNICEF has found that depriving girls in Afghanistan of their right to secondary education will have a devastating effect on the country’s economy.

  • The Good News, November Edition

    26 November 2024

    For over 75 years, education has always been a core theme in our mahi around the world. A child’s right to learn is universal, no matter where they live or what their circumstances are. Whether it’s part of an emergency response or supporting governments with long term solutions, everything we do weaves in education.

  • Afghanistan Emergency

    8 July 2025

    Decades of conflict, increased climate related disasters and an ongoing cycle of poverty has meant Afghanistan is one of the worst places on earth to be a child. Right now, 15 million children need our help. Afghan children need the basics we take for granted - clean water, food, vaccines, healthcare and education.

  • UNICEF Aotearoa response to Budget 2023

    4 September 2023

    UNICEF Aotearoa is heartened to see children feature prominently in the Government's Budget for 2023. As advocates for the rights of all children, UNICEF Aotearoa views the Government’s investment in early childhood education, healthy school lunches, and transport subsidies as a positive step in transforming the livelihoods of whānau and the health and wellbeing of our tamariki.

  • Media Releases and Stories

    20 December 2023

    Explore impactful stories and media releases from UNICEF Aotearoa, highlighting our efforts to protect and support children's rights worldwide. Learn about our work in areas such as malnutrition, maternal health, education, conflict zones, and more.

  • UNICEF Aotearoa and NZ Government partner to ensure children have the best start in life

    4 September 2023

    UNICEF Aotearoa and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) have partnered together to help kids in five Pacific countries - Vanuatu, Timor Leste, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands - get the best start in life.

  • Getting School Ready In Timor-Leste

    4 September 2023

    Strengthening Timor-Leste's Future: Dive into UNICEF Aotearoa's journey from Dili to Letafoho, enhancing early childhood education. Discover how community-based ECE centres are transforming lives, one child at a time.

  • Submissions

    25 June 2025

    Everyone can have their say in shaping laws and policy in Aotearoa. One way this is made possible is through submissions. This system of public input into government proposals is an important part of democracy in Aotearoa. UNICEF Aotearoa regularly make submissions on government proposals to highlight the impacts for children’s rights. We advocate for changes that ensure the best possible outcomes for our kids and bring their voices to the forefront.

We’re committed to transparency. To see how we split up expenses and manage our costs, read our annual report or visit UNICEF Open to see a live overview of all our projects.

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