UNICEF South Asia

22/04/2026

In a recent visit to Cox’s Bazar, our Deputy Regional Director met with students like Muslima & Asma from grade 9.

Since Rohingya refugees are not formally allowed to earn their own income, these schools rely entirely on continued funding to stay open and accessible.

This support from partners and donors is vital to ensure that thousands of children can stay in the classroom and build a better life for themselves and their families.

09/04/2026

In Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, community members, with support from UNICEF, have installed water purification systems that provide safe drinking water to children and families for a small fee.

“Right now, it's only in eight communities, but together we could reach many more,” said UNICEF’s Deputy Regional Director during her recent visit to Cox’s Bazar.

03/04/2026

19/03/2026

South Asia is home to 33% of the world’s children under five and still accounts for 25% of global deaths in that age group.

Yet, progress is being made.

India is on course to meet the 2030 target for reducing under-five mortality, Bangladesh has reduced under-five deaths by nearly two-thirds since 2000. Pakistan has seen a 48% decline, while Sri Lanka has achieved a 64% reduction in under-five mortality and nearly 60% in neonatal deaths.

Link to the full report: https://uni.cf/40FMtT3

12/03/2026

Did you know about solar powered boat clinics in Assam?

These mobile clinics have a lab, outpatient care and vaccine cold storage!

And they run with solar power, providing essential health services to children and pregnant women.

03/03/2026

UNICEF is deeply saddened and alarmed by reports that children have been killed and injured in the recent escalation of hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilian lives, and uphold their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law. Children must be protected at all times.

https://uni.cf/4sgroKz

18/02/2026

Meet Nirupoma Roy from India.

She is a mother and a medical professional bringing life-saving care to the children and families on the remote islands of Assam.

📽️ This is a day in her life in a Boat Clinic.

13/02/2026

Anaemia remains one of South Asia’s most persistent health and equity challenges.

Without urgent action, 18 million more girls and women will be anaemic by 2030.

Our new report explores how countries in South Asia are implementing programmes to accelerate anaemia reduction among girls and women.

https://uni.cf/4bTGP6O

10/02/2026

Nature check!

🌸 Do you know the names of these flowers?

Tell us in the comments.