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UNICEF_SA

  1. Today is the start of #ChildProtectionWeek. Join our movement to bring child abuse and neglect statistics to #Zero: on.fb.me/IaD62B about 6 hours ago via web
  2. @YMKlipkerk Thank you for the mention! about 6 hours ago via web in reply to YMKlipkerk
  3. The growth of internet has made it easy for bullies to target people. If you are being cyberbullied, get help: bit.ly/KQbVdY 3:56 AM May 25th via web
  4. If you're aware of any abuse, act now: unicef.org.za/campaign/belie… #BelieveInZero 9:23 PM May 23rd via web
  5. Around 30% of sexual offenses against children involve children younger than ten. In many cases the perpetrators are known to the children. 9:23 PM May 23rd via web
  6. We're very excited to have reached 2,000 followers - thank you to everyone who is helping us raise awareness about child rights in SA. 11:22 PM May 20th via web
  7. Our Executive Director, Tony Lake, talks about aid and how UNICEF works for children: on.ft.com/J8ig0i 11:11 PM May 20th via web
  8. You have the chance to join us in the field - tell us why you #BelieveInZero and get your friends to vote for you: on.fb.me/IaD62B 3:37 AM May 18th via web
  9. Tell us how you think children’s rights can be protected: on.fb.me/IaD62B #BelieveInZero 11:12 PM May 17th via web
  10. Talk to your children or siblings about how to use them safely. Remind them to never meet the people they've met online in real life. 6:04 AM May 17th via web
  11. The internet and mobile phones can make children more vulnerable to being hurt, exploited or bullied by others. 6:03 AM May 17th via web
  12. Are you worried about a child? Take a stand - report abuse. Find important contact numbers here: unicef.org.za/campaign/belie… #BelieveInZero 5:28 AM May 16th via web
  13. Thank you to @lead_sa for helping to spread the word about #BelieveInZero 11:33 AM May 14th via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to lead_sa
  14. 27% of high school learners report feeling unsafe in school. How can you help reduce this number to #zero? on.fb.me/IaD62B 6:42 AM May 14th via web
  15. Whilst we celebrate we must remember the biggest challenge facing women & children - violence and abuse. Take a stand. #BelieveInZero 12:33 AM May 13th via Twitter for BlackBerry®
  16. We wish all mothers a wonderful Mothers' Day and thank you for the sacrifices and commitments you make for children. 12:32 AM May 13th via Twitter for BlackBerry®
  17. Around 30% of sexual offenses against children involve children younger than ten. Together we can achieve #zero on.fb.me/IaD62B 10:54 PM May 10th via Twitter for iPad
  • Name UNICEF South Africa
  • Location Pretoria
  • Web http://www.unicef...
  • Bio UNICEF is the world's leading organisation on children's rights
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