United Nations Children's Fund

Global and regional deaths of children under 5 years of age by cause. Estimates generated by the WHO and Maternal and Child Epidemiology Estimation Group (MCEE) 2018.

Maternal mortality refers to deaths due to complications from pregnancy or childbirth. Between 2000 and 2017, South Asia achieved the greatest overall percentage reduction in MMR, with a reduction of 59 per cent (from 395 to 163 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births). Sub-Saharan Africa achieved a substantial reduction of 39 per cent of maternal mortality during this period.

Data cited at: UNICEF Data: Monitoring the situation of children and women Millions of children are not protected against Violence, Child labor, Trafficking, Sexual exploitation, Female genital mutilation/cutting, Child marriage and worldwide they experience the worst kinds of rights violations. Millions more children, not yet victims, are inadequately protected against them. UNICEF uses the term ‘Child Protection’ to refer to prevention and response to violence, exploitation and abuse of children in all contexts. This includes reaching children who are especially vulnerable to these threats, such as those living without family care, on the streets or in situations of conflict or natural disasters. Note: Year 2010-2016 is taken as 2016