UNICEF calls for the protection of children against all forms of violence in Iran amid public unrest.
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No place too far.
Over rivers and hills, Mahenu works to reach every child with lifesaving vaccines in Bangladesh.
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In 2021, we rehabilitated the school in Zamalka, and in 2022 the school opened its doors 😍
“My school is the most beautiful school in the world!” says Kosai, a 7-year-old student
#ForEveryChild, learning
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All aboard the gift-giving train! 🚂🎁
This holiday season, UNICEF is distributing backpacks and other educational supplies to children living through war in Ukraine.
#ForEveryChild, education
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"I want to become a teacher when I grow up, and I want to teach English." – 11-year-old Gizma from South Sudan.
Children flourish when they can learn new skills and explore their talents.
Governments must urgently scale up investment in learning. #LetMeLearn
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Pneumonia kills more children than any other infectious disease.
Here's what you need to know.
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The UN family in #Afghanistan condemns the Taliban’s decision which effectively puts an indefinite ban on any woman & girl over 12yo receiving an education.
We call for an immediate reversal of the decision & all restrictions against women & girls.
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This river in Madagascar is completely dry - forcing some families to dig holes to find water.
As climate change continues to aggravate the droughts and cyclones that plague this region, UNICEF is working to make safe and clean water accessible #ForEveryChild.
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6-year-old Niha from Bangladesh is happy to be in school and learning with her friends. 📚✏️
We must help every child learn the foundational skills they need to succeed in school and in life. It's their right.
#LetMeLearn
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Floods in Pakistan destroyed her home.
But 15-year-old Sugrah hopes to rebuild it one day.
As millions of families recover amidst a climate crisis, see how UNICEF is responding.
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“I was met with such resilience, such hope and strength."
Our Goodwill Ambassador remarks after meeting children and young people in her home country of Benin.
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For 7 million children in Ukraine, the 2022 holidays are unlike any other they have ever seen.
In addition to cash assistance for vulnerable families, UNICEF supplies are aboard a 'gift giving train' to bring some much-needed joy to children.
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Have questions about vaccines for your kids? We have the answers.
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Brail machines
Orbit readers
Laptops with improved text-to-speech and much more.
Thanks to these UNICEF-provided assistive devices, see how children with visual impairment in Uganda are not only learning but excelling at exams.
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"Every Wednesday and Thursday evening, as I don't have classes, I listen to lessons on the radio. It’s helpful for me and I am proud because I get quite good marks,” says 13-year-old Makono from Mali.
Children have a clear message for world leaders: #LetMeLearn
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#Throwback to November when young people in the Maldives shared these important messages for world leaders attending #COP27.
Climate change is here - governments must urgently reduce emissions and ensure children and young people are at the centre of every climate agenda.
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It takes a village.
Every month, UNICEF-supported health workers trek long distances to vaccinate children in remote and mountainous parts of Nepal.
#ForEveryChild, vaccines.
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One year ago, Parwana from Afghanistan was so severely malnourished, we were scared she wouldn’t make it.
This is the treatment that saved her.
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2 out of 3.
That's the number of ten-year-olds who can’t read and understand a simple text.
It's alarming that so many children are not learning the basics even when they’re in school.
To end the learning crisis, we must act now. #LetMeLearn
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Pneumonia kills more children than any other infectious disease.
Here's everything you need to know.
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When schools in Cambodia closed due to COVID-19, remote learning was much less accessible for 13-year-old Pisal who has a hearing disability.
This is how Pisal's family and school helped him continue learning during the pandemic. #LetMeLearn 👇
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From Afghanistan to Somalia and Ukraine to Yemen – UNICEF is on the ground, providing children with life-saving services.
To respond quickly to growing humanitarian needs and reach children with the right services, UNICEF needs flexible funding.
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Obstetric surgical kits
Newborn resuscitators
Oxygen concentrators
Electronic baby scales
See how these UNICEF-provided supplies are improving neonatal care in a hospital in Sudan.
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Even during emergencies, UNICEF works to protect every child's right to education 📖
One year on from #TyphoonRai, we have worked with partners to reach 136,087 school children with temporary learning spaces, essential education supplies, and learning materials. #ForEveryChild
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Cholera is rapidly spreading in Haiti.
Here's how UNICEF is supporting children affected by this dangerous outbreak.
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11,000.
That's an estimated number of children that have been killed or maimed as a result of the conflict in Yemen.
This is how UNICEF is supporting families.
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Millions of children in Ukraine are facing a bleak winter huddled in the cold and the dark, with little idea of how or when respite may arrive.
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An important message from UNICEF USA Vice President of Programs Tracy Najera: “Children are children first — no matter where they come from or their migration status, and have a right to be protected, safe and healthy.”
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“The rules of war are clear - children and the essential civilian infrastructure they rely on to survive must be protected."
Read 's full statement.
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You are not alone. 💙
If you are struggling with your mental health, talk to someone you trust. It takes a lot of courage to open up, but it’s the first step to getting the support you need and deserve. #OnMyMind
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Alarmingly, 1 in 2 children under the age of five in Somalia is likely to be acutely malnourished by July 2023, according to the latest forecasts. That is unacceptable and requires a sustained humanitarian response.
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The Best of Research is back!
📅Join us TOMORROW at 3 pm CET to celebrate 1⃣2⃣ studies from colleagues around the🌎that showcase best practices to create lasting change #ForEveryChild.
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Over 11K children have been killed or maimed as a result of the conflict in Yemen.
Only sustained peace will allow families to heal and rebuild shattered lives.
Last week, I was in the country. Here are some of the stories I heard.
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Baby Omnia's spent her first days struggling to breathe.
This is how staff at a UNICEF-supported newborn care unit in Sudan are working to save her life.
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