The Act for Early Years Campaign has published resource pack of materials that partners can use for their own advocacy efforts to grab the attention of global leaders and demand urgent action on early childhood development.

UK-led Global Charter calls world leaders to invest in families, end violence, and uphold children’s rights worldwide.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development published a report that outlines recent policy trends, data on the use of father’s leave, and key research findings.

This policy brief was prepared to influence G20 meetings and makes the case that investments in care can generate substantial economic returns, reduce poverty, strengthen resilience, and improve livelihoods.

World Bank guidance note defines key quality elements for programs, offering flexible principles for UNICEF, governments, and stakeholders.

National Academies report shows early relational health boosts resilience; urges policies & collaboration to support families & communities.

Moving Minds report tracks funding for young children in crises, exposing gaps and urging greater, fairer investment.

ECDAN is opening up the opportunity for country consortia to apply to join a course that will support participants in learning how to use and adapt the childcare systems map in their country context.

ECDAN has launched the Childcare Advocacy, Research, and Engagement (CARE) Initiative to transform childcare systems in Bangladesh, South Africa, Tanzania.

UNICEF and the University of Oxford published a report with findings from a raid evidence synthesis as well as stakeholder consultations that highlights key considerations for integrating content on online sexual violence prevention into digital and blended parenting programs.

UNICEF published an advocacy resource that shows how it is possible to end childhood lead poisoning by 2040 with very modest investments.

World Bank study links inclusive childcare to mothers’ workforce participation and offers guidance to improve access for children with disabilities.

UNICEF released a report that examines how unhealthy food environments are shaping children’s and adolescent’s diets and contributing to the surge in overweight and obesity.

At an UNGA event, Theirworld and UNICEF announced their plans to host the first-ever International Finance Summit for Early Childhood in 2027.

This article published in Education Sciences journal shares the findings of a study of 21 preschool teachers working in German preschools.