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I Support My Friends: A training for children and adolescents on how to support a friend in distress
“I Support My Friends” builds on the principles of Psychological First Aid to equip older children and adolescents with the skills and knowledge to support their friends in distress, under the mentorship and guidance of trusted adults. The four-part resou
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COVID-19 Clinical Management: Living guidance
This guidance document is intended for clinicians caring for COVID-19 patients during all phases of their disease (i.e. screening to discharge). The section 19, related to feeding and caring for infants and young children of mothers with COVID-19, recomme
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Nutrition for Growth Year of Action: Nine SMART breastfeeding pledges
This advocacy brief is organized into two separate papers. The first half acts as a standalone briefing that highlights the importance of the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Year of Action, positions breastfeeding within its universal health coverage pillar, a
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Young People and COVID-19: Behavioural considerations for promoting safe behaviours
In the COVID-19 pandemic context, young people are identifies by WHO as a priority target audience with specific concerns, experiences and behaviours. In this brief, relevant insights from behavioural evidence are presented as well as behavioural consider
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Asia and the Pacific Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2020: Maternal and child diets at the heart of improving nutrition
This is the third annual report on progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and the World Health Assembly targets 2030 on nutrition in the Asia and Pacific region, written by United Nations agencies. The report tracks progress on key SDG 2 (Zero
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Breastfeeding and Coronavirus
Infographics and share cards containing instructions for breastfeeding during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Schools
This guidance document provides considerations and practical checklists on how to protect children and schools from the COVID-19 (corona) virus. The new guidance offers helpful tips and checklists for parents and caregivers, as well as children and studen
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Helping Children Cope With Stress During the 2019-nCoV Outbreak
It is important to talk with children about the coronavirus (COVID-19). This document provides guidance on how to help children cope with stress during the virus outbreak.
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Progress on Drinking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools: Special focus on COVID-19
Updated estimates regarding drinking water, sanitation and hygiene in schools are provided in this report. Furthermore, the report also highlights the need for rapid improvement in order to ensure access to handwashing facilities for students, during the
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Interim Technical Note: Protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) during COVID-19 response
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global public health, social and economic crisis. With restrictions on travel ad movement, civil society and humanitarian organizations play a critical role in supporting authorities to respond. All people should remain safe fro
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Coping With Stress During the 2019-nCov Outbreak
It is normal to feel sad, stressed, confused or scared during a crisis. This document contains tips to help you cope with stress during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Clinical Management of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) when COVID-19 Disease is Suspected
It is intended for clinicians involved in the care of adult, pregnant, and pediatric patients with or at risk for severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) when infection with the COVID-19 virus is suspected. Considerations for pediatric patients and preg