Protect nigerian child from violence unicef tells buhari

I think there may be a slight mistake in the title. UNICEF is an international organization that works to protect children's rights and well-being, and it's unlikely that they would "tell" a head of state like President Buhari what to do.

However, I can provide some information on UNICEF's efforts to protect Nigerian children from violence.

UNICEF has been working in Nigeria since 1956 and has been actively involved in various initiatives to protect children from violence, exploitation, and abuse. In recent years, Nigeria has faced numerous challenges, including insurgency, banditry, and communal conflicts, which have resulted in the displacement of millions of children and the perpetuation of violence against them.

To address these challenges, UNICEF has been working with the Nigerian government and other partners to:

  1. Provide emergency assistance to children affected by conflict and displacement, including food, shelter, and psychosocial support.
  2. Strengthen child protection systems, including the establishment of child protection committees and the training of community leaders and caregivers on child protection issues.
  3. Implement programs to prevent violence against children, including the promotion of positive parenting practices and the prevention of child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM).
  4. Support the rehabilitation and reintegration of children who have been affected by violence, including those who have been recruited by armed groups or who have experienced sexual exploitation and abuse.

In 2020, UNICEF launched a comprehensive plan to protect Nigerian children from violence, which includes the following key objectives:

  1. Reduce the number of children affected by violence by 30% by 2025.
  2. Increase the number of children who have access to child protection services by 50% by 2025.
  3. Strengthen the capacity of child protection systems to respond to violence against children by 40% by 2025.

To achieve these objectives, UNICEF is working with the Nigerian government, civil society organizations, and other partners to implement a range of interventions, including:

  1. Community-based programs to prevent violence against children, including the promotion of positive parenting practices and the prevention of child marriage and FGM.
  2. Support to child protection services, including the establishment of child protection committees and the training of community leaders and caregivers on child protection issues.
  3. Emergency assistance to children affected by conflict and displacement, including food, shelter, and psychosocial support.
  4. Advocacy and awareness-raising efforts to promote the protection of children from violence and to hold perpetrators accountable.

Overall, UNICEF's efforts in Nigeria are focused on protecting children from violence and promoting their rights and well-being.