UNICEF Malaysia

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Imagine a seven-year-old girl who has experienced domestic violence, a twelve-year-old boy who has suffered sexual abuse or a fourteen-year-old girl who is a victim of physical abuse. Now imagine these same children, already traumatized by their experiences, being expected to recount their stories in court... Even adults often can't face this. It's countless times worse for children. But we can make it easier. https://lnkd.in/gMpDAYtF

🌳 Care about the Climate? 🌳 Want to know what young people in Malaysia are doing to save it? Check out the first issue of What the YELL?!, our newsletter spotlighting the amazing work at Youth Environment Living Labs (YELL) in the first half of 2024. Discover opportunities to engage in climate-related and environmental action! 🌍 https://bit.ly/3WbewbF YELL is dedicated to localizing climate narratives, emphasizing local and indigenous perspectives, and empowering young people in Malaysia to become agents of change in environmental policy and action. Let's spark conversations and foster collective action together! 🌱 UNDP in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei Darussalam, Amanah Lestari Alam European Union #ClimateAction #YouthEmpowerment #YELLNewsletter

Over the weekend, UNICEF Malaysia witnessed a remarkable display of hospitality and community spirit at The Westin Desaru Coast Resort and The Els Club Desaru Coast. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Marriott Business Council of Malaysia and Singapore for the successful inaugural charity golf tournament and gala. The event has brought together staff members, suppliers, and guests to support our work in building climate resilience for children. With UNICEF’s 20-year-long global partnership with Marriott International (https://lnkd.in/gyxZ8Nv2), it was inspiring to see this passion for children's wellbeing extending to the country units and ready to make an impact together. Our appreciation also goes to Dato YASMIN YUSUFF who not only volunteered her talent as the event emcee, but also champion our cause within her sphere of influence. Learn more about our work in climate resilience: https://lnkd.in/g_HTudaM Interested to partner with UNICEF? Write to us at [email protected] or reach out to our officers on LinkedIn: 💙Corporate Partnerships Officer: Jaqueline P'ng 💙Philanthropy Officer : Roshini Gopal Krishnan

In Malaysia, of the 41,000 refugee children of school-going age registered with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Malaysia, only 34 percent have access to informal education. Refugee children are children and education is a fundamental right, yet many refugee children are not in school. Disruptions in their educational journey leave them without recognized credentials, social networks, mentors, or peer support, as they move and settle in unfamiliar places. Without access to formal education, refugee children struggle to fulfil their dreams. As we commemorate World Refugee Day, let's remember that every child, no matter their circumstances, need access to essential support and services like healthcare, education, and social protection. Together, we can work towards strengthening inclusive national systems that benefit all children. Photo © UNICEF Malaysia/2024/Ahmad Yusni

"Every child, no matter their legal status, has a right to a childhood and the full range of rights guaranteed in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. We believe that change is possible for children working in and around plantations if all sectors – public and private – work together to prevent and address the root causes leading to child labour, and to promote remedy when it occurs," - Robert Gass, UNICEF Representative in Malaysia. Children work on plantations because their families struggle financially. Limited access to formal education, to child protection and childcare services on oil palm plantations worsen the situation. We're working with the European Union in Malaysia and, International Labour Organization (ILO), to launch an 18-month programme aimed at promoting socio-economic inclusion and protecting the rights of children in Tawau’s oil palm plantations. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gUghRN9V

Three brothers in Malaysia created a solution for turning banana waste into profitable packaging. 🍌     “We saw heaps of banana waste disposed of without a second thought. This would either find its way into the drains or be burned...We knew there had to be a better way." Fazly Bin Gordah, 28, Founder of D’Banana Craft    D'Banana Craft is supported by the UNICEF - UNDP initiative, Youth Environment Living Labs, equipping young people to be the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators for the environment.    🔗👇🏼    #WorldEnvironmentDay 🌏 UNICEF Malaysia UNICEF East Asia and Pacific UNDP in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei Darussalam

Climate change disproportionately impacts children and young people in Malaysia. Many young people want to help but are not sure where to start. That is why Aidil Iman is stepping up. Aidil wants young Malaysians to have a say on Climate Change regulations. UNICEF philanthropic partners are investing in him to make it happen. Watch: 

Do you struggle to match your income with basic needs? 8 out of 10 of low income households in Kuala Lumpur do; higher than 7 in 10 during the pandemic. This hampers their ability to provide adequately for their children. Read the key findings: https://lnkd.in/gcy4f5Vq *The Living on the Edge study was conducted from October 14, 2023, to November 16, 2023, with data collected from a total of 755 low-income households living in sixteen low-cost public housing in Kuala Lumpur.

Earlier this week, UNICEF Malaysia collaborated with Bahagian Hal Ehwal Undang-Undang (JPM), and other partners, to bring to life the International Symposium on Empowerment of Children’s Commission (ISECC). Child representatives spoke up on critical issues that affect them. As the people who are directly affected, their perspectives are paramount in making sure that measures we put in place are truly for their benefit. Giving our children and youth the proper platforms to voice their concerns, allows them to be the change they wish to see. Dismissing their insights based on their age undermines progress. Instead, we should encourage the sharing of thoughts and experiences without fear of judgment, to create a more inclusive and supportive society.   Watch the two-day livestream of the event, on BHEEUJPM Facebook page. Day 1: https://lnkd.in/gxqXT3CV Day 2: https://lnkd.in/gShuxgjY