June Kunugi
@JuneUNICEF
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UNICEF Regional Director for East Asia & the Pacific. 30+ years of working across the globe #ForEveryChild and their rights. Retweets are not endorsements.
Bangkok, Thailand
Joined May 2021
Children in East Asia & the Pacific face major disaster risks. At #SPDDM I discussed with panelists and @AHACentre how UNICEF and partners help make schools & health systems resilient, inclusive, and keep essential services running when disasters strike.
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Was honored to join the 2025 ASEAN Strategic Policy Dialogue on Disaster Management & to be a panelist. Together with @ASEAN partners, we’re exploring bold partnerships to secure a resilient and brighter future for children in Asia-Pacific. @hourn_kao @AHACentre @SCDF @RSIS_NTU
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Heartbreaking images are emerging from Cebu province following an earthquake earlier this week. The Philippines has already endured multiple typhoons this year, compounding children's suffering. My thoughts are w/ every child, family & community affected. @unicefphils
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Heartbreaking scenes of devastation from the back-to-back storms #Bualoi and#Ragasa. As stronger & more frequent storms sweep through the region, children pay the heaviest price, losing safety, schooling, & childhood. @UNICEF_vietnam @UNICEFChina
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My heart goes out to the children, families and community following the tragedy in Sidoarjo. May they find strength and comfort in these difficult times. 💔
.@UNICEFIndonesia extends its deepest condolences following the tragic collapse at Al Khoziny Islamic Boarding School in Sidoarjo, which claimed lives, including children, and left many injured or missing. Our thoughts and solidarity with the children and the entire community 🙏🏼
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The recent polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea is a stark reminder: when immunization drops, preventable diseases return. This month’s nationwide vaccination drive is a promise to 3M children. Together w/ partners, UNICEF is working to make sure no child is left unprotected.
We need to reach every child, and we need your help now more than ever! Polio has returned to Papua New Guinea, and our children are once again in danger of this deadly but preventable disease. Read more:
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Weather related crises endanger children’s health, safety, education and their very survival. @UNICEF is responding with practical, child-focused solutions, including climate-resilient schools, solar-powered health centres, and early warning systems.
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The growing impacts of extreme weather and environmental degradation are placing children’s health, safety, education and very survival at risk. As these challenges intensify, building climate-resi...
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Join UNICEF in responding to the critical needs of Cambodian children and families affected by crises and emergencies. Donors, local/int'l, can help keep kids safe, healthy, learning. Support UNICEF’s Cambodia Appeal: https://t.co/OzwXx1viBk
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After losing everything to Myanmar’s earthquake, Ma Thet helplessly watched her 18-month-old son suffer from severe malnutrition. Today, thanks to @UNICEF's life-saving intervention, Kaung Kaung is getting stronger. 💙 Read their story: https://t.co/EU4LpzjcBD
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Investing in breastfeeding support is one of the best ways to keep mothers and babies healthy, and it’s one of the best investments in the economic health of communities and countries. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek👇 https://t.co/ZeDbiBP8j8
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Linked to the death of 100 children daily, air pollution is one of East Asia & the Pacific’s biggest child health threats. In Laos, UNICEF is using open-source, AI-powered school alerts to turn innovation into protection. @UNICEFinnovate @UNICEFLaos
More than a hundred children die each day in Laos due to air pollution. To tackle this, UNICEF is installing real-time air quality monitoring devices that help warn school children when the air is unsafe to breathe using AI-based technology
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Breastfeeding builds healthier children and stronger teams. But many mothers stop early—not by choice, but due to workplace barriers. This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, let’s change that. Employers can lead the change: paid breaks, private lactation rooms and supportive work culture.
One thing no one ever tells you about breastfeeding? You don’t do it alone! Breastmilk is powerful, but so is support. And mothers need it from everywhere: governments, health systems, workplaces, communities, and families. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek
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It was a privilege & pleasure to meet H.E. Minister Pak Budi and discuss opportunities to strengthen child health and nutrition. Inspiring exchange on strategic health planning, innovation, and collaboration. Looking forward to what’s ahead! @UNICEFIndonesia @maniza_zaman
Fruitful meeting between Minister of Health Pak Budi, @JuneUNICEF & @UNICEFIndonesia team - covered vision for health sector strategic planning at different levels, child health, nutrition, cutting edge research & south-south cooperation. 🙏🏼
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“AI can support children's right to health. But it must be designed & governed with ethics, accountability & child protection at its core.” Read UNICEF Deputy RD @mznyunt's interview with China Women's News following the @BoaoForumBFA. Read here:
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— An Exclusive Interview with Myo-Zin Nyunt, Deputy Regional Director of UNICEF East Asia and Pacific
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Courtesy meetings wi Regl Director @UNICEF_EAPRO with Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Ministry of Natl Development Planning - @UNICEFIndonesia is appreciative of the strong partnership & support of Govt of 🇮🇩 as we work to further children’s rights & the country’s development plans
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Great honor to meet @ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn & his colleagues. Together, we reaffirmed our shared vision: a region where every child is safe, healthy, educated, and heard. @hourn_kao @maniza_zaman
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Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today received the UNICEF Regional Director for East Asia and the Pacific, Mrs. June Kunugi, at the ASEAN Secretariat/ASEAN Headquarters. During their meeting, both sides exchanged views on leveraging partnership to promote and
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💙felt thanks to @maniza_zaman and the great @UNICEFIndonesia team, for an inspiring and energizing meeting. In today’s complex world, your efforts to protect and uplift children are more vital than ever. Thank you for all you do. #ForEveryChild
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NTT is showing the way on Integrated ECD—through innovation, inclusion, and strong local leadership. Glad to be part of the conversation on local innovations, youth engagement, and scaling what works. @UNICEFIndonesia
NTT province. Insightful dialogue wi Govt, academia, teachers, champions, trainers, univ students. Discussed journey to progress, obstacles, & innovations to take Integrated ECD to scale & @UNICEFIndonesia’s catalytic support. NTT is sharing experience with provinces & countries.
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Till next time Kupang, NTT! Always invigorating to be with children, communities & partner - thank you to the wonderful @UNICEFIndonesia team there led by @gresko0106 . Serious at work delivering for children & lighter moments to bond ! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
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