Across the region, teachers are planting the seeds of climate education, helping students prepare for a greener, safer future. Step into classrooms in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Albania and meet teachers #PlantingKnowledge for the next generation: https://t.co/prq0qpu8VI

A new UNICEF report reveals two thirds of children across the region are experiencing violent discipline at home. As governments meet at the Regional Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, UNICEF calls for concrete action to protect every child: https://t.co/9mBtlJtM3D

Honoured to address leaders, survivors and youth from 35 countries at the Regional Conference on Ending Violence Against Children. I underscored the importance of sustaining investments in services that protect children and help end cycles of violence. Now it’s the time to

UNICEF has more than 1,300 trucks ready to bring in the tents, nutrition items, essential medicines and vaccines, learning and recreation kits, and water and sanitation supplies children and families in Gaza need. Full statement by @unicefchief: https://t.co/xeD0BVh61g

Every child has the right to grow up safe from harm, but across the region, violence remains a daily reality for too many children. Learn how UNICEF is advocating for a future free from violence #ForEveryChild: https://t.co/AaCYvVaawR

"Both compassion and strength can save our world." In crisis and conflict, girls are at the forefront of change. This #IDG, Meet Anna from Ukraine, a young woman rebuilding her community with courage and compassion. 💙

Phrases like “boys don’t cry” or “man up” can make boys and men feel like their struggles are invalid. This #MentalHealthDay, let’s tackle gendered mental health stigma by changing the way we talk about mental health, with empathy, understanding, and kindness. 💙

30 years since the Beijing Declaration and globally, women and girls are still fighting for the same rights: safety, equity, and no discrimination. Enough is enough. Ahead of #GirlsDay, meet young women calling for action across the region, and learn how you can stand with them.

Standing up for youth mental health starts with awareness, compassion, and action. For #WorldMentalHealthDay, Anora, Maria, Anisa and Anna are busting myths to combat stigma and promote better understanding. Learn more: https://t.co/CV8VctWwJC

From democracy to digital safety, one message connects it all: 👉🏽 Intergenerational fairness means building a Europe that protects, empowers & listens to its young people. 📍Valletta, Malta 🇲🇹 #YouthForDemocracy #DigitalFairness #ChildRights #ForOurYouth

Together with @UNICEF_ECA and @EU_Commission, we’re: ✅ Advancing the European Child Guarantee, including in enlargement countries ✅ Strengthening child protection systems ✅ Supporting children affected by conflict, especially in Ukraine Every child deserves the chance to

To close the day, I met with @UNICEF_ECA Regional Director @R_DeDominicis . We reaffirmed a simple truth: “Poverty should never be a barrier to a child’s potential.” #ChildSafety #ForOurYouth

This #MentalHealthDay, youth leaders, the Commissioner for youth and Members of the European Parliament are coming together to discuss how Europe can turn rights into action to protect young people’s mental health. Join us at European Parliament on 15 Oct:

Last year, UNICEF and the Ministry of Health installed an oxygen station at the Mother and Child Health Centre in Dashoguz, Turkmenistan. Today, reliable, life-saving oxygen is available to more than 1,500 children who need it every year. Learn more: https://t.co/DL4QPa6KXV

Since 2019, over 400 children have been repatriated to Kazakhstan from conflict zones. UNICEF provides support for the reintegration of children like Saule's - protecting their right to a safe childhood. Learn more: https://t.co/buQLlFXOLe

Teachers everywhere are preparing children for a changing world. This #TeachersDay, meet Aida Asranbekova, a teacher in Kyrgyzstan who is #PlantingKnowledge to empower her students with the skills and solutions they need for a sustainable future: https://t.co/fpU9XL36Nb @unicefkg

In classrooms across the region, children are learning how to protect their environment and take action on climate change in their communities. Ahead of #TeachersDay, meet the inspiring teachers #PlantingKnowledge for a healthier, greener future: https://t.co/fpU9XL36Nb

At just 9 and 7 years old, Shokhrukh and Sherzod lost their parents in Afghanistan and found themselves alone in a land torn by conflict. Now safely repatriated to Uzbekistan they are beginning to reclaim their childhood with the care of their grandmother: https://t.co/uRFdMGBzj4

Babies are at especially high risk of respiratory infections. This #OxygenDay, learn how doctors, with UNICEF’s support, have helped protect over 1,000 newborns with lifesaving oxygen therapy and training: https://t.co/Bw4yfhzq2l @UNICEF_UZB

Since 2019, more than 1,600 children have been repatriated to Central Asia from conflict zones. This week in Bishkek, here's how leaders are working together to help ensure every repatriated child can reunite with family and restore their childhoods: https://t.co/nDdUwq38E5

Delegates from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan shared experiences to strengthen regional cooperation and advance child-focused solutions that will help ensure every repatriated child can reunite with family and rebuild their life in safety.