🎥 When vulnerable children are missing from the data, they risk being overlooked in decisions and policies. Sofiya Yuvshanova shares why evaluation matters: it helps ensure every child counts and every child belongs. #UNICEF #Evaluation #OneMinuteOneQuestion #ForEveryChild

🚨 Job Opportunity with @UNICEF_CIV!🌍 #UNICEF is looking for a highly qualified evaluation consultant to conduct the formative #evaluation of the Project “Strengthening the resilience of border communities in Bounkani to reduce vulnerabilities and prevent conflict”. 📍 Location: Cote d'Ivoire 📅 Deadline to apply: 29 Oct 2026 Greenwich Standard Time 🔗 Apply now: jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job… 👈

📢 How can we ensure meaningful consent in research, evaluation & other evidence activities involving children? Join @UNICEFInnocenti, @UNICEFEval & international experts to explore consent, assent, agency, evolving capacities & good practice. 📅 20 Oct | 08:30 EDT / 14:30 CET 💻Zoom 🔗Register here: bit.ly/consentinresearch #Evaluation #ResearchEthics #ChildRights

What does it take to turn promising ideas into solutions that can achieve sustainable impact at scale? 📹Watch this new video for an overview of the #Evaluation of Innovation in #UNICEF and its key findings and recommendations 👇

In recognition of the #InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild, we’re highlighting new evidence on what works to advance the rights and leadership of adolescent girls across East Asia and the Pacific. A recent @UNICEFAPRO Formative #Evaluation of adolescent girls–focused programming reveals promising progress: ✨ What’s working well: • Strong multisectoral models integrating education, health, WASH and child protection • Meaningful youth engagement through mechanisms like Youth Reference Groups • Growing institutionalization of girls’ programming in national systems—supporting scale and sustainability ⚠️ But challenges remain: • Uneven prioritization of adolescent girls across sectors • Limited tracking of empowerment outcomes • Insufficient engagement with girl‑led and women‑led organizations • Persistent data gaps, especially for marginalized girls 🗝️ Key actions going forward: • Institutionalize girls’ leadership and empowerment as measurable outcomes • Expand multisectoral partnerships—including social protection for girls programming • Improve disaggregated data systems • Strengthen budget tagging and specialist staffing for accountability and sustained impact As we mark #InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild, we reaffirm that evidence-driven, girl‑centered programming is essential to advancing equity, opportunity, and leadership for every girl. 📘 Read the full #evaluation: unicef.org/evaluation/report… 👈

🤖 AI is changing how programme decisions are made. Evaluation needs to keep pace. At #FL26, @UNICEFEval’s @ZlataBruckauf joined @Jrannan (@RESCUE_Airbel), @CK_Spiess (@BMZBund @BMZ_Bund) and Tilman Brück (ISDC – International Security and Development Center @ISDCBerlin) to explore a critical question: Can AI help us reach the most vulnerable children without causing unintended harm? As forecasting, predictive analytics and geospatial data increasingly influence how interventions are targeted, designed and delivered, we need to understand not only where AI can help, but also where it cannot. For #evaluation, that means adapting how we assess effectiveness, equity and risk, while embracingAI’s potential to make evidence generation more rigorous, timely and agile. fl26.exordo.com/ #FL26 #Evaluation #AI #Evidence #FragileSettings #UNICEF #ForEveryChild

🧠Mental health support starts with awareness. Ahead of #WorldMentalHealthDay, evidence from @UNICEF_vietnam found that 21.7% of adolescents experienced mental health issues, yet only 5% of parents recognized these needs. Learn how @UNICEF is helping strengthen support systems for children and adolescents. 📘Read the #evaluation: unicef.org/evaluation/report… 👈 #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #ChildProtection #VietNam #UNICEF #Evaluation #ForEveryChild

As we approach #WorldMentalHealthDay, evaluative evidence from the @UNICEFMaldives shows the importance of identifying and responding to children's mental health needs. A formative #evaluation of the IBAMA Flagship Program found examples of successful cross-sector support, while highlighting the need for stronger referral pathways and access to mental health services. 📘 Read more: unicef.org/evaluation/report… #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #ChildProtection #Maldives #UNICEF #Evaluation #ForEveryChild

📊New evidence, real impact. @iacoella presented the final results of the Sofala multisectoral nutrition programming impact evaluation: 📉 6.7% reduction in severe stunting ✅ Better sanitation, diets and child health 🧠Stronger knowledge and behaviours The findings are shaping new nutrition programmes in northern Mozambique. 🔗 Read more here: unicef.org/mozambique/en/sto… #Evaluation #Nutrition #UNICEF #EvidenceForAction

Evidence matters. So do youth voices. A new video from the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026 highlights young people's voices identifying and offering solutions to meet their health needs: inclusive services, stigma-free and affordable support, and real partnerships for decision-making. Together with all key @UN partners, @UNICEFEval and @UNFPA are examining evaluation evidence to better understand what works and how successful approaches can be strengthened and scaled. 🎥 Watch the video and explore the full evaluation below. unicef.org/evaluation/what-w… #YouthHealth #MentalHealth #YouthVoices #ECOSOCYouthForum #Evaluation #Youth2030

👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 This #WorldTeachersDay, we recognize that teachers are at the heart of learning recovery during or post-crises. #Evaluation evidence shows that training helped teachers identify learning gaps, improve classroom practice, and better support children's emotional well-being. It also reminds us that supporting teachers themselves is essential to helping children thrive. 🔗Explore the @UNICEFLebanon #evaluation: unicef.org/evaluation/report… 👈 #ForEveryChild #TeachersDay #LearningRecovery

🍎 This #WorldTeachersDay, we celebrate the teachers who make learning possible for every child. A recent @UNICEFEval global #evaluation shows that strengthening teacher development requires: ✅ Supporting teacher well-being and equitable professional growth ✅ Connecting teachers with empowered middle-tier education actors ✅ Using AI and technology to support, not substitute, teachers. Teachers are irreplaceable. Investing in them is investing in children's learning. #TeacherDevelopment #EducationForAll #InclusiveEducation #UNICEF #ForEveryChild 🔗unicef.org/evaluation/evalua… 👈

🪷 Connect with us at the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) Forum ~ #SVRIForum2026 in Bangkok! Our @UNICEFEval colleagues @a_peterman & @hgninafon will be joining the forum to discuss evidence on what works to prevent violence ~ including new work from the @UNICEF Impact Catalyst Fund on Child Marriage & Social Norms Check out the 5️⃣ workshops, presentations & panels we are engaged in 👇🏽 ++ We'll be supporting numerous co-authors presenting new work & cheering on the @unicefprotects colleagues, including two side events on harmful practices, data & evidence: 📍 Tuesday, 6 Oct | 19:30–21:30 👉🏽 Invisible No More: FGM in Asia — Data, Evidence, and Voices for Action --> forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/… 📍 Thursday, 8 Oct | 19:30–21:30 👉🏽 What Evidence Will It Take to End Child Marriage? Validating Global Priorities and Shaping the Shared Research Agenda Check out the full program for the in-person Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) Forum & stay tuned for more! --> svriforum2026.org/svri-forum…

On 🌍 International Day of Non-Violence, we spotlight findings from the @UNICEF Dominican Republic @UNICEFRD #evaluation of the project “Prevention of Child Marriage and Early Unions of Children and Adolescents in Three Priority Territories of the Dominican Republic.” The #evaluation found promising evidence that the project contributed to positive change: ✨ Key Findings ✅ The project helped strengthen girls’ self-esteem, leadership, and decision-making skills. ✅ Communities demonstrated more positive attitudes toward preventing child marriage and early unions. ✅ Local institutions improved their capacity to address and prevent these harmful practices. ⚠️ Challenges That Remain ▪ Limited reach in rural areas. ▪ Low engagement of men and boys. ▪ Deeply rooted gender norms that continue to normalize violence and early unions. 🔎 The Way Forward The #evaluation recommends expanding strategies in rural communities, strengthening engagement with men and boys, enhancing technical support for local actors, and securing sustainable financing to sustain and scale results. On this International Day of Non-Violence, we are reminded that protecting every child’s right to a safe, empowered, and violence-free future requires continued commitment and action. 💜 Together, we can help build more equitable communities where girls and adolescents can thrive. #InternationalDayOfNonViolence #EndViolence #ChildProtection #DominicanRepublic #UNICEF #ForEveryChild Read the #evaluation report: unicef.org/evaluation/report…