This child is just one of thousands of displaced children in Mali. Separated from his loved ones, he sought refuge at UNICEF-supported Kanuya Centre, which helps reunite children with their families.
We're committed to helping every child find safety, no matter what.
Playing 💙
Learning 💙
Being a child 💙
Five-year-old Farah is ready to face the day. With our partners, UNICEF is building pre-primary classrooms for children in Iraq and equipping them with all the supplies, furniture and equipment that they’ll need for a better future.
We value the vital role partnerships play in positive change and are proud to collaborate with
@Rotary
to ensure children across the
#Pacific
have access to lifesaving
#vaccines
.
Together, we’re delivering hope, health and a brighter future.
@UNICEFPacific
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@dfat
#ANCP
Nearly every minute, a child under five dies of malaria, one of the deadliest diseases for children in Africa.
With the support of UNICEF and our partners, Cameroon is seeking to change that by administering more than 330,000 doses of the new malaria vaccine across ten regions.
Today, Zimbabwe is facing its biggest cholera outbreak in a decade, with more than 21,000 recorded cases.
We're working hard to provide essential lifesaving support, including emergency medical products, safe water and nutrition supplies, and support for outbreak control.
On Tuesday, UNICEF's humanitarian convoy was hit by live ammunition on the way to deliver lifesaving aid to north Gaza. Despite the situation becoming increasingly dangerous, our teams remain on the ground and we will stay on to provide support for children and families in need.
Since October 2023, children and families in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel have endured unimaginable horrors.
The fate of hostages, including two children, remains uncertain. The impact of the violence on children in the Gaza Strip has been devastating.
They need a
#Ceasefire
.
Our hearts are broken for the members of the World Central Kitchen team, killed while working to bring food to starving children and families in Gaza.
The lives of aid workers and the people they serve MUST always be protected.
In Sri Lanka, financial problems and damaging weather can make it difficult for parents to meet the basic nutritional needs of their children. UNICEF is supporting new parents and their babies by establishing health centres and teaching them about their children's’ wellbeing 💙
Fiyha is the president of her school's girls' club. At 13, she’s smart, bold, and advocating against child marriage and female genital mutilation. With clubs like Fiyha’s, UNICEF is working towards a future where every girl has access to the opportunities she deserves.
“Let’s be clear: Lifesaving aid is being obstructed. Lives are being lost. Dignity is being denied. Gaza has shattered humanity's records for its darkest chapters."
UNICEF Spokesperson
@1james_elder
Read the full briefing:
It’s been five months since deadly earthquakes struck Afghanistan.
For families like Hekmat’s, these UNICEF hygiene and family kits filled with warm clothing, soap, and kitchen items will help his family through the harsh winter.
#ForEveryChild
#Safety
#Protection
The launching of Engage by Minister for Youth, Dr. Anne Aly, is a significant step forward in amplifying young voices in government decision-making. Let’s continue to champion the power of
#YouthVoices
and diverse perspectives!
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@ausgov
In a big win for families, crucial changes to expand Paid Parental Leave have passed the Senate! Starting 1 July, new parents will receive increased support.
Let’s continue to build stronger family-friendly workplaces in Australia! 👏👏
#BREAKING
- Our changes to expand Paid Parental Leave - the biggest expansion since 2011 have passed the senate.
That means new parents will be eligible for more Paid Parental Leave from 1 July this year.