Joffrey Ijumba, UNICEF Deputy Country Manager for Uzbekistan:

“As a result of the pandemic, 1.6 billion children around the world are losing access to education, which could have a negative impact on children's mental health in the future. If we do not take the necessary measures today to prevent these problems, we will lose the prosperous future of the world's youth. As the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic draws to a close, many children and young people are worried, angry and worried about their future lives, education and leisure habits. ”