{"id":77824,"date":"2025-07-04T16:21:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T16:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/unicef-pursues-liberias-child-welfare-agenda"},"modified":"2025-07-04T16:52:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T16:52:41","slug":"unicef-pursues-liberias-child-welfare-agenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/unicef-pursues-liberias-child-welfare-agenda","title":{"rendered":"UNICEF Pursues Liberia’s Child Welfare Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>UNICEF has announced that it is preparing to launch a new program framework focusing on education, health, and child protection in Liberia.<\/b><\/p>\n

UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Gilles Fagninou, has underscored the urgent need for stronger, collective efforts to address child welfare challenges in Liberia.<\/p>\n

Speaking at a media engagement held Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at the One UN House in Monrovia, Fagninou revealed that UNICEF is preparing to roll out a new program framework focused on education, health, and child protection.<\/p>\n

He noted that the agency\u2019s Executive Board is currently reviewing a new Liberia Country Programme Document, which will guide UNICEF\u2019s operations in the country over the next five years.<\/p>\n

Mr. Fagninou highlighting existing efforts, referenced the \u201cBack to My Classroom\u201d campaign launched by President Joseph Boakai in August 2024. The initiative, led jointly by the Ministries of Education, Health, and Gender, Children and Social Protection, aims to reintegrate 250,000 out-of-school children by 2027.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe campaign has shown early signs of success,\u201d said Fagninou, adding that the first year yielded important lessons. \u201cWith continued focus, this initiative can become a model for reintegration across the region.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr. Fagninou acknowledged that Liberia still faces serious challenges in child welfare, citing high child mortality, inadequate teacher support, limited healthcare access, and poor education quality. \u201cThese challenges are real, but not insurmountable\u201d, he emphasized, calling for stronger partnerships, better resource allocation, and full community involvement.<\/p>\n

During his visit, Fagninou also toured an adolescent center in West Point, one of Monrovia\u2019s most densely populated communities. The center provides vocational training and mentorship for at-risk youth.<\/p>\n

He expressed particular admiration for how program graduates return to serve as mentors. \u201cThat\u2019s what real development looks like transformation rooted in hope,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Fagninou pledged the United Nations\u2019 continued support for Liberia\u2019s child welfare agenda, reaffirming its commitment to ensure that \u201cno child is left behind.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also praised the Liberian government\u2019s growing dedication to child protection under President Boakai\u2019s ARREST Agenda for InclusiveDevelopment. \u201cEverywhere I\u2019ve been, I see a high level of interest in the future of Liberia\u2019s children,\u201d Fagninou said, while stressing that more needs to be done and that lasting change will require collective effort from all sectors of society.<\/p>\n

Also speaking, UNICEF Liberia Country Representative Andy Brooks echoed similar concerns, warning about a rise in school dropouts among girls due to early pregnancy, child marriage, and poverty.<\/p>\n

Mr. Brooks highlighted the increasing number of children involved in labor or street begging. \u201cIt\u2019s a crisis that requires urgent, targeted action,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He called for a whole-of-society approach, urging government agencies, communities, families, and the private sector to collaborate in safeguarding Liberia\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

The UNICEF Regional Director noted that Liberia\u2019s future depends on investing in its children, adding that progress for one child is progress for the entire nation. <\/b><\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Liberia<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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