UNICEF’s 2026–2029 blueprint: How to navigate child protection amid converging crises

Amid global crisis, uncertainty and tightening budgets, UNICEF’s 2026–2029 Strategic Plan offers the first practical compass for child protection—clear priorities on systems, prevention and inclusion to guide action through to 2030. Developed for UNICEF’s own work, it also serves as a touchstone for the wider sector. The post further reflects on the new US America First Global Health Strategy and what its approach means for child protection.