The fifth issue of this popular annual review of the situation of children in South Africa is now available. Sponsored by UNICEF South Africa, the 2009/2010 issue focuses on the theme 'Healthy children: From survival to optimal development'. The themed essays highlight the current state of child health in South Africa; describe key challenges to address to improve child health outcomes; give examples of best practice; and make recommendations that could help realise children's rights to health, survival and optimal development. Other regular features include recent legislative developments affecting children's health, and a data section on children's access to social assistance, education, health care, housing and basic services. Click here to download a copy or to order a printed version. 

Child Rights Education for Health Practitioners

This project is developing materials to support a child rights curriculum for South Africa's health professionals, and aims to promote the use of these materials by tertiary institutions across the country. The curriculum examines the relationship between children’s rights and child health to equip health professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to realise children’s rights in their daily practice.  Read more, download a guide to the Children's Act for health professionals, or join the project's mailing list to be notified of future training events.