गर्भावस्थादेखि आठ वर्षसम्मको उमेर बालबालिकाको शारीरिक, बौद्धिक, भाषिक, सामाजिक, संवेगात्मकर साँस्कृतिक पक्षको विकास गरी अन्तर निहित प्रतिभा प्रस्फुटन गराउने दृष्टिले अत्यन्तै महत्त्वपूर्ण अवस्था हो । प्रारम्भिक उमेरमा सिकेका र अनुभव गरेका आधारभूत ज्ञान, सिप, व्यवहार र बानीहरू नै भावी जीवनको आधार शिलाका रूपमा स्थापित हुने गर्दछन् । यसमा अभिभावकको भूमिका नै मुख्य र हने तथा हरेक बालबालिकाको सुन्दर भविष्य अभिभावकको अन्तिम लक्ष्य समेत भएकोले यस उमेर समूहका बालबालिकाको विकासात्मक पक्षहरू र यसमा अभिभावकले निर्वाह गर्नुपर्ने भूमिकाबारे उनीहरूको क्षमता विकास तथा सचतेना अभिवृद्धि आवश्यक हुन्छ । यसका लागि विभिन्न समयमा अभिभावकको सचेतना अभिवृद्धि सम्बन्धी विविध कार्यक्रमहरू सञ्चालन हुँदै आएका छन् । यसै क्रममा २०७३ सालमा तत्कालीन शिक्षा विभागले युनिसेफ नेपाल तथा सेतो गुराँस राष्ट्रिय बालविकास सेवाको सहयोगमा पहिलेको अभिभावक शिक्षा ६ मोडेलमा आधारित भएर अभिभावक शिक्षा सहजकर्ताका लागि सन्दर्भ सामग्री तयार गरेको थियो । उक्त सामग्री प्रयोगका क्रममा प्राप्त अनुभव र पृष्ठपोषण, यस क्षेत्रका विज्ञको सल्लाहसमेतलाई समावेश गरी परिमार्जित संस्करण तयार गरिएको हो । https://uni.cf/446Brq3 #ParentingEducation #EarlyMomentsMatter

Seizing the opportunity for a brighter future! 🌟 Nepal is currently experiencing a "demographic window of opportunity” with the majority of the population young and productive. So how can we make the most of this pivotal moment? Why is it so crucial to invest in children and youth? Read this policy brief – developed by the Social Protection Civil Society Network, Save the Children and UNICEF to learn how investments in children can yield both short-term and long-term benefits for our economy and strengthen our national social contracts. https://uni.cf/44qa2z2

Reflecting on efforts to strengthen education in Nepal! A sharing event was organized in Kathmandu as part of the EU-UNICEF partnership to support Nepal's education sector response to COVID-19 crisis, bringing together representatives from the Government of Nepal, development partners, educators and caregivers from around the country. The EU-UNICEF partnership – in collaboration with Educational Pages, Mercy Corps and NSET – has been working to reduce disparities in education outcomes for children in basic and secondary education during the COVID-19 response, early recovery and school reopening phases in Nepal. The project’s coverage extends across 80 local governments in 17 districts. “Coordination in this context is crucial,” said Juan Casanova from the EU in Nepal, explaining the project’s focus on strengthening the capacities of education clusters, and appreciating the efforts of the federal, provincial and local governments in taking up the challenge through the project. The meeting provided a platform for participants to reflect on insights from the project's execution, advocate for continued support in strengthening Nepal's education cluster, and emphasize the importance of learning recovery initiatives. “I urge everyone to utilize the lessons learned from this partnership to further our collective work to improve education in Nepal,” said Jee Hyun Rah, UNICEF Deputy Representative for Nepal. “What we have achieved together in the selected palikas now needs to be scaled up nationwide to benefit all children in the country.” This was echoed by Dr. Hari Prasad Lamsal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, who said that the next step should be to sustain the progress made by the project and “strengthen the existing institutional arrangements in the education sector.” Learn more about the project: https://www.unicef.org/nepal/media/18636/file @euinnepal

The Government of Nepal operates a Social Protection Programme aimed at assisting individuals, including children with disabilities. To be eligible for this programme, the person must possess a disability ID card issued by the Government, which comes in four different colors: red, blue, white, and yellow. UNICEF, in collaboration with the European Union, Save the Children, and CWISH, has supported the Government in developing comprehensive checklists and guidelines. These resources are aiding in the identification of individuals with disabilities, ensuring that screening processes are transparent and objective. The ultimate goal is to issue ID cards that facilitate effective access to inclusive social protection programs. European Union in Nepal

What affects health-seeking behavior among people in Nepal? A recent study by the Nepal Health Research Council and UNICEF sought to identify the drivers and barriers to institutional delivery, routine child immunization and COVID-19 vaccination by exploring the factors that affect decision-making about health – and the actions people take when they perceive health problems or illnesses. Learn more: https://uni.cf/3JDzKIo

From book corners in schools to mobile libraries in the community, learn how the reading campaign has helped created engaging environments for children to explore the joy of reading. The campaign, so far held in 100 schools across the Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces, is led by local governments, together with the Center for Education and Human Resource Development (CEHRD), with support from the European Union-UNICEF initiative to strengthen the Government of Nepal’s COVID-19 education response, in partnership with Educational Pages, Mercy Corps and NSET and other local partners. European Union in Nepal

🐍सर्पको टोकाइबाट जोगिन के गर्ने? - राती हिंड्नु परे टर्च लाइट लिएर हिंड्ने - जुत्ता वा गम बुट लगाउने - खुट्टा राम्ररी छोप्ने बाक्लो प्यान्ट लगाउने - घर वरपरको घाँस, झारपात काटेर सफा राख्ने - जमिनका दुलाहरू टाल्ने - पराल, दाउरा आदि लिन जाँदा होसियारी अपनाउने - सुत्नअघि ओछ्यान, खाटमुनी र वरपर राम्ररी हेर्ने - सधैँ झुल टाँगेर सुत्ने सर्पले टोकिहाले के गर्ने? - डसेको ठाउँलाई चल्न नदिई स्थिर राख्ने - सर्पले टोकेको ठाउँमा काट्ने, चुस्ने, बाँध्ने नगर्ने - मलम, रसायनिक पदार्थ, तातो-चिसो प्रयोग नगर्ने - विरामीको आत्मविश्वास कायम राख्ने - धामी-झाँक्रीतिर नलाग्ने - विष सोस्ने ढुंगाको पछि नलाग्ने - सम्भव भएसम्म डस्ने सर्पको पहिचान गर्ने तर नमार्ने - जति सक्दो चाँडो अस्पताल वा सर्प उपचार केन्द्र पुर्‍याउने Source: Ministry of Health and Population-Nepal

Discover how an EU-UNICEF initiative is helping the Government of Nepal to strengthen education coordination and partnerships at every level - federal, provincial, and local - safeguarding children's right to education, even in times of crisis. European Union in Nepal

अवरोध घटाऔँ, आमा र शिशुलाई स्तनपानबाट वञ्चित नगरौँ! काम ८ घण्टा होला तर २४ सै घण्टा उनी आमा हुन्। काममा फर्किनुपर्ने कारणले गर्दा स्तनपानलाई निरन्तरता दिन र नियमित बनाउन स्तनपान गराउने आमाहरूले ठुलै चुनौती व्यहोर्दै आउनु परेको छ। कार्यस्थलमा स्तनपानका लागि सहज वातावरण बनाइदिनु सम्बन्धित सबैको जिम्मेवारी हो। National Health Education Information and Communication Centre

आज गुरु पूर्णिमाको अवसरमा बालबालिकाको जीवनमा ज्ञानको उज्यालो ल्याउने सबै गुरुहरूलाई युनिसेफ नेपालको तर्फबाट हार्दिक शुभकामना! 🙏💙

Incredible to see our Youth Advocate Shitanshu Dhakal represent young people at the recent G20 co-branded event ‘Health of Youth: Wealth of Nation’ held in New Delhi! Organized by the Government of India and partners, the event centred on adolescent health and well-being, and saw participation from around 350 delegates, of which 40 per cent were youth and adolescents. During her participation in panel discussions and other segments, Shitanshu shared her insights on the many issues and challenges affecting the mental health of children and young people today, and the steps that can be taken to provide them the needed support and safeguards. In addition to calling for more attention to the issue, Shitanshu also underlined the urgency of more investments in expanding mental health awareness and services. “It was such a great experience to be a part of the event, share my experiences and perspectives, and interact with young people from diverse backgrounds,” Shitanshu says. “I was honored to have this opportunity to push for prioritizing young people, listening to them and involving them in decisions that directly impact their lives.” #MentalHealthMatters

🙏🙏 We're so grateful to our amazing UNICEF Volunteers for their invaluable support in spreading awareness about parenting across the month of June! Close to 100 young volunteers participated in webinars on positive communication, parenting styles and behavior. They then used digital media to share these important messages, increasing public knowledge on effective parenting, mental health and nurturing care. Having been children themselves not too long ago, and as potential future parents, these volunteers also shared their personal experiences, helping us gain a deeper understanding of positive parenting practices 🌟 Thank you all! #ParentingMonth #EarlyMomentsMatter