Recently, UNICEF released  ‘State of the World’s Children 2024’ report on November 20.

UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2024 Report Findings

• Projected Child Population: India will house 350 million children by 2050, making up 15% of the global child population.
• Climate Risks: By 2050, nearly eight times more children will be exposed to extreme heat compared to the 2000s.
• Digital Divide: A stark digital divide persists, with only 26% of people in low-income countries having internet access, compared to over 95% in high-income countries.
• Impact on Health and Education: Climate crises are expected to disproportionately impact children’s health, education, and access to essential resources like water, especially in rural and low-income communities.
• Urbanization Needs: As nearly half of India’s population is projected to live in urban areas by 2050, there is an urgent need for child-friendly, climate-resilient urban planning and infrastructure investments.

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About UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) 

• UNICEF originally the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, officially United Nations Children’s Fund since 1946  is an agency of the United Nations responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide
• Founded: 1946; operates in 192 countries and territories.
• Funding: Supported by government contributions and individual voluntary donations.
• Guiding Framework: The Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989).
• Awards: Nobel Peace Prize (1965) for promoting international brotherhood.
• Flagship Reports:
  • The State of the World’s Children.
  • UNICEF Annual Report.