Proud of this year’s progress in driving change through research—spotlighting solutions for child well-being and early development. 📚 Explore our work: https://t.co/nVbkil9s8H Here’s to a new year of growth and impact—together! ✨ #NewYear #ChildDevelopment #WellBeing #ECD

There is no peace without development, and no development without science. Let’s recognize science as a vital lever of knowledge, mindsets and skills.

A grandmother’s tears of loss. And her granddaughter’s smile at memories of life before war. And right now, ever more fear as 11 buildings in Beirut neighbourhoods told to evacuate, and many other areas across #Lebanon continue to be bombed. End the pain. Ceasefire.

Climate change displaces people. And displaced people are among those hit the hardest by climate change — from food shortages to floods to tensions around scarce resources. World leaders now gathering at #COP29 owe it also to these impacted communities to take urgent action.

The Iraqi Parliament’s proposal to lower the legal marriage age for girls from 18 to 9 years old is an assault on childhood. Girls are not spouses—they are children who deserve their right to grow up with protection and dignity.

We joined the National Spirituality in Education Conference at @TeachersCollege! Partnered with @L4WB_i to present a powerful workshop focusing on spirituality's role in #childrenwellbeing, as highlighted by the #UNCRC. Advocating for policies that nurture mind, body & spirit.

“To all the world’s leaders, I remind you of your responsibility to ensure respect for international humanitarian law as set out in the Geneva Conventions. These are universally accepted and binding norms developed to preserve the very bare minimum of humanity." - @volker_turk

Full solidarity with @UNRWA and its brave teams whose work is essential to millions of Palestinians. This decision is dangerous and outrageous. There is no alternative to UNRWA.

.@UNRWA is indispensable in providing lifesaving aid and social services in Gaza. If implemented, this decision will have devastating consequences on food security and much more for the most vulnerable people.

I join @antonioguterres in calling for @UNRWA’s work in the occupied Palestinian territory to continue. Otherwise millions of Palestinians will be deprived of vital support — including education and health services — which only UNRWA has the mandate and capacity to deliver.

I echo the @UN SG @antonioguterres: @UNRWA is a vital lifeline in these desperate times. Israel's two new laws, if implemented, could have devastating consequences for millions of Palestinian refugees. The principles of the UN Charter and int'l humanitarian law must prevail.

.@UNRWA is crucial in delivering lifesaving aid to Palestinian children and families.   This decision is dangerous. The lives and futures of Palestinian children are at stake.

🌍 Yesterday at the ISSA Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria, we highlighted the urgent need for early childhood investments and systems that support kids from day one. Thanks to @ISSA_ECD for the opportunity to share and learn! #ISSAConference #EarlyChildhood #InvestInChildren

"We have proven solutions. The largest drop in child poverty was driven by the Child Tax Credit, lifting 5.6 million out of poverty. We must reinstate it and ensure no child grows up in poverty or hunger in America." - @RosaDeLauro #ChildPoverty #ChildTaxCredit #ForEveryChild

Happening today at #UNGA: A dynamic discussion with leaders and youth advocates. @UNICEF highlights four proven solutions to boost progress by 2030, including scaling up child benefits. The time to invest is now! Find out more. ⬇️ https://t.co/vEByLaNThr

🧠 "80% of brain development happens early. We need to develop children's holistic well-being. Work with governments, the private sector, and UNICEF to raise awareness of these issues." - Sidsel Marie Kristensen, CEO of @LEGOfoundation #ForEveryChild #EarlyYears #SDGs

🌍 We are honoured to join the “Proven Solutions for Children: Accelerating Progress towards the SDGs & Beyond” event hosted by @UNICEF at UNICEF House, NYC. Together, we’re driving real change for children! #ForEveryChild #SDGs #ChildRights #L4WBInstitute

🎤 “I advocate for the right to an education, including higher education as part of integral learning. In some countries, girls are still denied this basic right.” - @Malala at the “Proven Solutions for Children” event hosted by @UNICEF. #ForEveryChild #GirlsEducation #SDGs

"We can solve extreme child poverty. We have the solutions and the political experience. Now, as Brazil's Minister Wellington Dias reminds us, we need the political will to act." - @RosaDeLauro at the "Proven Solutions for Children" event at #UNGA #ForEveryChild #EndChildPoverty

The peace to wish for in the #NewYear must be just: peace with political, economic, social rights for all; peace with statehood and citizenship for those who’ve had them denied; peace with the end of exile for those who lost their homes. In 2024, may we hope again for real peace.