The Covid-19 crisis is a child rights crisis. UN children’s agency Unicef recognized the potential harm that Covid-19 can do to an already dire situation of children in the Philippines. With many threats for children looming, Unicef looks to its partners, such as the Government and people of Japan, who have provided solid support to children in the Philippines for many decades. This July, both countries celebrate Philippines-Japan Friendship Month.
The Government of Japan has been working collaboratively with Unicef in their Covid-19 overall response in health, nutrition, education, child protection, and water, hygiene and sanitation.