15 November 2024
“The first-ever Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey for Nauru offers valuable insights into the well-being of women and children in the country. This is especially important given that national data has been limited or unavailable, which has hindered effective decision-making and planning,” said Nauru Bureau of Statistics’ Officer-in-Charge, Ramrakha Detenamo. “With this new evidence at hand, policymakers will be better equipped to mobilise resources and provide support to address the challenges faced by our most vulnerable populations. Additionally, this data will help us report our progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and the Nauru Sustainable Development Strategy 2030.”
The survey findings indicate key advancements in safeguarding the interests and well-being of the people living in Nauru. For example, 99 per cent of children under five in Nauru have had their births registered, marking the highest rate in the Pacific region compared to other countries where MICS surveys have been conducted, including Kiribati, Tonga, Tuvalu, Samoa, Fiji, and Vanuatu.
However, the results also highlight areas where further investment and policy action are urgently needed. One significant finding is that 81 per cent of children in Nauru aged between 1 and 14 have experienced violent discipline, with caregivers using either physical punishment or psychological aggression.
UNICEF Pacific Representative Jonathan Veitch praised the Government of Nauru for this significant achievement while emphasising the need for urgent action. “I would like to congratulate the Government of Nauru on achieving a major milestone with this MICS – a first for the country. While excellent progress has been made in important areas of child development, rates of violence against children in the Pacific, including Nauru, remain among the highest in the world and is evident in all the countries in the region where MICS has been conducted so far. Laws protecting children need to be enacted to ensure that children can maximize their chances to reach their full potential in the future.”
The Nauru MICS 2023, led by the Nauru Bureau of Statistics, was funded by the Government of New Zealand, with additional financial and technical support provided by UNICEF and the Government of Nauru. Technical support was also provided by the United Nations Population Fund and The Pacific Community (SPC).
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