On Earth Day, #UNICEF is calling on governments, businesses, and communities to take urgent action against the climate crisis and protect the children who are already suffering its worst effects.

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Lesotho's Ministry of Education & Training aims to include reception classes in primary schools as part of its free education policy, ensuring broader reach.

The UN SRSG Dr Najat Maalla M'jid's meeting with Minister, Dr Ntoi Rapapa shed light on important educational reforms.

Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Sam Matekane met with United Nations SRSG Dr. Najat Maalla M'jid, they discussed pivotal issues such as education, child protection, effects of poverty on children, and the urgent need for enacting and enforcing laws and policies that protect the welfare of Basotho children.

UNICEF’s recent brief highlights progress & challenges in offering inclusive education. It reveals the need for systemic change to ensure all children, especially those with disabilities, can access quality learning.
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#ForEveryChild , Inclusion

Lesotho’s Foreign Affairs Minister Hon Lejone Mpotjoane met with United Nations SRSG Dr Najat Maalla M’jid United Nations_EndViolence, affirming Lesotho’s resolve to integrate child protection against violence in the country’s development plans and policies.

Dr Najat Maalla M’jid, the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative on Violence against Children, today at the #ACERWC43 emphasized the need for governments to prioritize investments in children’s futures & to include young voices in decision making processes.

#HappeningNow #OfficialOpeningOfTheACERWC

In his opening remarks at the opening of the 43rd Ordinary Session of the ACERWC the UNICEF Representative of Lesotho and Burundi, Deepak Bahakaran, shared that in sub–Saharan Africa, albinism is relatively common, and children

In his remarks the UN Lesotho RC a.i Deepak Bhaskaran called for urgent progress in addressing challenges faced by children with albinism, children on the move & the education crisis, as millions of African children face barriers to learning. #ACERWC

The 43rd Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child opens in 🇱🇸.

With special attendance by Her Majesty, Queen ‘Masenate, this is a vital forum to confront pressing issues such as child marriage, teenage pregnancies & violence.

Happening Now!

Commemoration of World Health Day in Lesotho 🇱🇸

Theme: My Health, My Right

#WorldHealthDay
#MyHealthMyRight

Call for Proposals!
UNICEF & IOM Lesotho invite eligible NGOs/CSOs to submit proposals for the capacitation of grassroots CSOs in Lesotho through the Youth Power Hub Incubation Programme which is co-funded by the European Union.
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Today H.E Matete ‘Nena, Permanent Representative of Lesotho to the United Nations, met with the United NationsLesotho team, and RC a.i Deepak Bhaskaran, to present the UN General Assembly Report, offering insight into Lesotho’s contribution to global discussions & the work of the mission in New York.

Call for Proposals!
UNICEF Lesotho invites eligible organizations (NGOs/CSOs) to submit proposals for partnership to support the capacitation of grassroots CSOs in Lesotho through the Youth Power Hub Incubation Programme.

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Happy #Easter from UNICEF Lesotho.
We wish you and your family good health, joy, and happiness as you celebrate the #Easter holiday! #Easter 2024

The Gov't of Japan's support has made such a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable people in #Lesotho !
Together with partners, unicef Lesotho empowers communities to respond, cope and recover from humanitarian shocks by providing WASH, nutrition and child protection services.

unicef Lesotho's latest brief highlights strides made towards universal education and the persistent challenges that hinder achieving true inclusivity and quality learning in Lesotho.
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In Lesotho, 80% of rural communities still collects their drinking water from unprotected sources.

UNICEF is working with partners to strengthen water systems and help ensure reliable access to adequate safe water for children & families in Lesotho.

#WorldWaterDay2024 💧

The Ministry of Education and Training with support from UNICEF is currently conducting training on Early Childhood Care and Development for 5️⃣8️⃣9️⃣ pre-primary teachers, across the ten districts of Lesotho.

Thanks to the generous support of The LEGO Foundation and Global Partnership for Education.