UNICEF Ghana

24/09/2026

Eastern Region, we showed up!

We , KUAMI EUGENE and the Births and Deaths Registry visited Bepoase to champion every child’s right to a legal identity.

HAVE YOU REGISTERED YOUR CHILD’S BIRTH?

Don’t delay. Register today. Every child counts!

23/09/2026

Birth registration is essential for every child’s identity and access to vital services. In Bepoase, Eastern Region, Kuami Eugene partnered with the Births and Deaths Registry and UNICEF to engage children, parents, caregivers and community leaders on the importance of registering births.

Through education and support, families learned how birth registration safeguards children’s rights and opens doors to opportunities. This engagement led to registering over 50 children. Let’s ensure every child is counted from birth.

21/09/2026

Happy Dr Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day! 🇬🇭 Remembering the Osagyefo today for his vision, leadership and the foundation he laid for beautiful .

"Forward ever, backwards never!"

21/09/2026

Today we honour the visionaries who paved the way for ’s future. Happy Founders’ Day! Let’s keep building a nation where every child can thrive. 🇬🇭

18/09/2026

As his visit to Ghana comes to a close, Abdullah Fadil, Director, Partnership for a Lead-Free Future, reflects on what he saw: strong leadership, committed partners, and a shared determination to protect children from preventable harm.

From high-level discussions with government leaders to witnessing efforts to tackle lead exposure firsthand, the visit highlighted Ghana's growing leadership in advancing solutions that help children survive, learn and thrive.

Thank you, Abdullah, for your visit and partnership. Together, we can build a lead-free future for every child. 🇬🇭 💙

18/09/2026

In just two months, the world will unite in Manila for the Second Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children. This week, Ghana’s Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection—together with UNICEF and WHO—gathered leaders, partners and advocates to reflect on our journey since Bogotá 2024 and set bold priorities for the road ahead.

The national consultation highlighted the importance of investing in prevention, supporting parents and caregivers, creating safe schools, strengthening child protection systems and ensuring that children and young people have a voice in decisions that affect them.

Together, we can end violence against children. Every child deserves a life free from violence.

18/09/2026

UNICEF Representative in Ghana Andy Brooks paid his first courtesy call on the Right Honourable Alban Bagbin S. K. Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament. Their discussion focused on issues affecting children and renewed UNICEF and Parliament’s commitment to continued collaboration in the best interests of every child in Ghana.

As part of the visit, Mr. Brooks also introduced Mr. Abdullah A. Fadil, Global Director of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future, for a high-level discussion with the Rt. Honourable Speaker on protecting children from lead exposure.

The meeting highlighted the need for stronger evidence, regulation and coordinated action to prevent lead exposure and safeguard children’s health, learning and development.

UNICEF remains committed to working with Parliament, the Government of Ghana and partners to advance children’s rights and help create a safer, healthier future for every child.

17/09/2026

Education remains a national priority for , yet significant regional disparities in teacher distribution persist. Education Consultant Bright Teiko Foli breaks down vital findings from the "Teachers For All" (T4A) study, led by the Ministry of Education with support from UNICEF and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

- Nearly 1 in 3 districts faces acute teacher shortages, with primary classrooms often exceeding 40 students per teacher.
- Women teachers are significantly underrepresented in Junior High STEM (Mathematics and General Science), limiting female role models for young girls.

The evidence is clear: we must leverage localised data to prioritise deployments, strengthen support in underserved communities, and invest in retaining educators in hard-to-staff areas. When learning improves, Ghana's future grows stronger!

UNICEF Africa Ministry of Education GH Ghana Education Service UNICEF Office of Research - Innocenti

16/09/2026

Introducing our new UNICEF Representative, Andy Brooks.

16/09/2026

What does true community look like? In Zini and Tarikom, it looks like walking miles before sunrise to check on mothers, pregnant women and children. It looks like making room for displaced families to rebuild their lives.

Health volunteers like Khadija and Afuugu prove that healthcare isn't just about facilities; it's about people showing up for each other. Supported by the UNITE project, these volunteers are bringing essential medical care directly to the doorstep of those who need it most.

Because in the end, no child belongs to just one household. The children are ours. 🔗 Read the full story by Dennis Nipah via the link here: https://unicef.link/4h87Fch

| European Union in Ghana UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency UNICEF Africa

How community volunteers in Zini are helping families, children and displaced people feel seen, supported and safe.