UNICEF South Asia
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We work for the rights and wellbeing of every child 🩵 in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan & Sri Lanka. And, we never give up.
Kathmandu, Nepal
Joined April 2013
When children across the world need our help, who is going to step forward?. I AM, #ForEveryChild.
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RT @UNICEFBD: UNICEF expresses deep condolences over the tragic aircraft crash yesterday. Our thoughts are with the victims, their familie….
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RT @UNinBangladesh: The @UNinBangladesh expresses heartfelt condolences to the victims and families affected by the tragic aircraft crash i….
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The United Nations system in Bangladesh expresses its sincere condolences and extends its sympathy to the victims and families affected by the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft on the...
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Menstruation is a natural, healthy and normal part of life. But studies show that period stigma remains widespread even today. Together, we can create a future where menstruation is never a barrier — only a natural part of life.
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Meet Shyama, a Female Community Health Volunteer from Karnali Province, Nepal. She's making a difference in the lives of pregnant women, mothers and children. How?. Swipe to find out.
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RT @UNICEF_Pakistan: UNICEF is alarmed by the devastating monsoon floods in Pakistan, claiming the lives of 85 children since June, includi….
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“Bhutan is one of the very few countries that has achieved the global goals for maternal and child health,” says @LindseyJulianna. Volume up 🔈 to hear what's working in Bhutan!
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It affects how girls learn, how women work, and how families thrive. Is it possible to change this? Yes!
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Anaemia is a silent emergency. Every second girl or woman in South Asia is living with it.
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Meet 16-year-old Geeta. Chores, studies, hobbies – she does it all! All thanks to iron-rich meals made with her own home-grown ingredients. What does she eat?.Read her story to find out.
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How a remote province in Nepal is winning the fight against anaemia
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Quiz Time:. Which of these is a common symptom of anaemia?. Drop your answers in the comments.
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What causes anaemia? Poor nutrition, iron deficiency, infections, chronic diseases, and pregnancy-related complications. #DidYouKnow that it costs the South Asia region $32.5 billion each year.
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Anaemia remains one of South Asia’s most persistent health and equity challenges. Without urgent action, 18 million more girls and women will be anaemic by 2030.
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#Throwback to this story of Basant and his daughter Priya were challenging norms and creating space for conversations around menstrual health in their village in UP, India. Do you think it's important for men & boys to be part of the conversations on menstrual health?
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RT @LindseyJulianna: For the nuns of Tenchen Goenpa, learning English, numeracy, & digital skills alongside monastic education is a way of….
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RT @LindseyJulianna: Heartened to see strong community ownership of @UNICEFBhutan and @BhutanRenew-supported safe spaces. The legal aid fro….
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1 in 2 adolescent girls and women in South Asia suffer from Anaemia. With stronger health system, more health workers and smarter solutions that get to the root of the problem, we can ensure girls and women get the care and support they deserve.
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Meet Zarah, 17. Besides being a Climate Guardian, she loves going to art galleries. Volume up for a tour of her favourite gallery in Malé!
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"Before even listening to the returnees, their faces told stories. Stories of being hurriedly uprooted. Tales of hunger and exhaustion.". Sanjay Wijesekera, our Regional Director shares details of the situation on the ground and the urgency to respond.
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Thousands of children are crossing into Afghanistan every day at Islam-Qala and urgently need help. @S_Wijesekera saw firsthand how @UNICEFAfg & partners are providing life-saving care to children. “A lot is being done, but the needs are huge,” he says.
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