Report Launch: Child Friendly Cities in the East Asia and Pacific Region

The new report from UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office explores the various modalities, practices, and contexts in which Asian governments, in collaboration with UNICEF are working together to set up and build child friendly cities. Central to these strategies is the vision of shaping cities that are secure, inclusive, and sustainable, ensuring the holistic development, welfare, and safety of children. The report describes experiences from the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) led by UNICEF as well as other Child Friendly Cities Government Programmes (CFC GP) led by central governments with the technical assistance of UNICEF. The objective is to strengthen child-friendly urban environments by sharing knowledge, strategies, and best practices. The report highlights the significance of creating cities prioritizing the importance of tangible results, inclusive child and youth participation, and a commitment to equity and eliminating discrimination.