Publications Archives

The importance of caregivers in child wellbeing and mental health policy and practice

Jun 6, 2024

As we celebrate World Caring Day this June, we recognise the vital contributions of families caring for children with disabilities. They play a crucial role in supporting some of society’s most vulnerable children. Despite their invaluable work, caregivers face...

Strategies for addressing the needs of children with and at risk of disabilities

Feb 2, 2024

Global leadership is needed to optimise early childhood development for children with disabilities. We identify geographical and disability-related evidence gaps, and the limited early detection practices for children under 5 years with developmental disabilities. We...

Opportunities for children with disabilities to play

Jan 15, 2024

Children with disabilities face challenges in having enough play opportunities, no matter where they live. We found that these disparities vary between countries and affect children with learning and communication difficulties the most. What does this mean? It...

The economic burden incurred by families caring for a young child with developmental disability in Uganda

Apr 20, 2023

Every year, millions of children worldwide are at risk of developmental difficulties and disabilities, particularly in resource-constrained countries. We estimated the financial burden faced by families caring for a young child with developmental disability in Uganda....

UNICEF and global leadership for disability inclusion in early childhood

Apr 20, 2023

We applaud UNICEF’s Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-30. This groundbreaking report outlines bold commitments for inclusive education and global health. It’s crucial to utilize existing evidence and lessons from successful programs to...

Global leadership is needed to optimize early childhood development for children with disabilities

Apr 20, 2023

UNICEF and other international bodies must prioritise development and education for children with disabilities to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. With over 53 million children under five years old worldwide facing developmental disabilities,...