The 2024 Situation Analysis of Children and Adolescents in South Africa offers a comprehensive exploration of the lives of the country’s youngest citizens. Produced by UNICEF South Africa, this report synthesises the latest data across critical sectors like health, nutrition, education, water and sanitation, and social protection.
This analysis is more than a collection of statistics. It reflects months of consultation with government entities, civil society, academics, and UN partners, working together to assess the progress made toward securing the rights of every child and adolescent.
Despite significant gains in areas such as education and child health over the past three decades, many children still live on the edge of possibility and risk. Stubborn issues like poverty, malnutrition, and violence continue to threaten their futures—and, by extension, the nation’s.
The insights from this report aim to drive urgent, informed action for systemic change. As you delve into its findings, consider how we can collectively answer the call to “Hold My Hand” and support every child toward thriving.
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