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Feb 22

The impact of the earthquakes on children and families in Syria and Türkiye has been catastrophic. Many have lost their homes and are now living in temporary shelters, often in freezing conditions. As UNICEF supports them with critical assistance, you can help by donating now.

Help children in Syria and Türkiye now

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3-year-old Ahmad from Syria was terrified on the night of the earthquakes. He currently lives in a shelter - where UNICEF is providing water trucking services, diapers, soap and water purification tablets. As we reach families in Syria and Türkiye, you can help by donating.

Children in Syria and Türkiye need urgent support

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This #WomensDay, UNICEF is raising the alarm. Malnutrition numbers among pregnant and breastfeeding women have increased by 25 % in 12 countries hit by the global food crisis. Investing in essential nutrition programmes for women and adolescent girls can reverse this trend.

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A mother breastfeeds her child at a UNICEF-supported health center.

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A pregnant woman wearing a red shawl, in India, is posing for the camera while holding her belly with her hands.

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"We should be taking these opportunities to look at the ways in which we can support girls... in every way possible, whether through the work they are doing or making sure they are safe where they are." -

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STEM promoter &

Youth Advocate on #IWD2023

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Together with @‌WHO, UNICEF will help deliver and administer 1.7 million doses of the cholera vaccine to protect Syrians, especially in earthquake-hit areas.

WHO and UNICEF launch cholera vaccination campaign in northwest Syria amidst earthquake response

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Gaming is about to level up – with girls leading the mission ... #IWD2023 #Skills4Girls

“My hope for women is peace.” Mehira supports survivors of gender-based violence in #Tigray. This is her message on International Women’s Day. #IWD

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The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights. So, make #IWD2023 your day and do what you can to truly make a positive difference for women. #Youth4UNICEF

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Globally, women make up only 35% of college graduates in STEM. To help more girls and young women access STEM education,

has launched #Skills4Girls programs in more than 20 countries, including the UniSat nanosatellite program for girls in Central Asia. #WomenDay

“I was told I couldn't handle tools like drill machines - that it was too heavy for me, or I would get a shock,” says Rubi, 23. Today, she is helping girls like herself reclaim their right to technology and innovation! 💙 #IWD2023

This International Women’s Day, young people share ideas on how to build a more equal future for everyone. Add yours in the comments below. 👇 #IWD2023

@voicesofyouth

“I feel empowered by empowering others. I commit to teaching someone a new skill every month.” Zoe, 23, Zambia

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“I feel empowered when I hold my pen. When I weave my words into finely carved lines, and I become a voice in society.” Adyasha, 19, India

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"Getting support and having others believe in me makes me feel I have the power to do anything without any hesitation.” Riro, 21, Indonesia

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"I remember that I’m the voice of many women whose voices have been robbed, and that I have the privilege and the duty of fighting for my and my sisters’ rights.” Paula, 18, Costa Rica

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#Fact: Women make the supply chain stronger. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD #IWD2023

Ensuring that girls’ access to digital technology is keeping pace with its proliferation and technological changes is and will not be easy. But it is essential. This is how we can shape tech to be transformative & meet every child’s learning needs 👇

Let’s shape tech to be transformative & meet every child’s learning needs

Gender-Responsive Digital Pedagogies: A Guide for Educators

A special message from UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

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for every girl, everywhere. 👇 #IWD2023

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Poverty, conflict, and climate change have deepened the nutrition crisis among adolescent girls and women.

calls on governments and partners to transform food, health, and social protection systems for women and girls: uni.cf/3KJlSxF #WomensDay | #IWD2023

Nearly three-quarters of the world’s extreme poor live in fragile contexts prone to crises and instability. Enhancing the shock responsiveness of social protection systems is crucial to upholding children's rights. Read the new

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What do you do to feel empowered? This is the question I asked girls around the world this International #WomensDay. Here’s what some of them told me. #IWD2023

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Let’s shape tech to be transformative

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A reality check this #WomensDay: The world is failing to help nourish more than 1 BILLION adolescent girls and women. Making nutritious food affordable and available to every girl and woman and supporting mothers before, during and after pregnancy can break this cycle.

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In Syria, a young boy stands near hygiene kits, provided by UNICEF, for families impacted by last month's earthquakes. Millions of children remain in need of urgent humanitarian assistance in Syria and Türkiye. As we provide life-saving support, you can help by donating.

Children in Syria and Türkiye need help

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Acute malnutrition amongst pregnant and breastfeeding women has surged by 25% in 12 countries impacted by crises. Here's how we turn the tide.

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12,000 Rohingya refugees – half of them children – lost their shelter homes in the fire that broke out in the Cox’s Bazar refugee camps over the weekend. UNICEF and partners are working to support traumatized children and rebuild the vital services they depend on.

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Every young person has a right to reach their full potential. Yet, many are denied opportunities to learn. Here's how UNICEF is working with governments around the world to invest in skills development for future generations 👇

A generation full of potential and the power to change the world

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After fainting in class, 15-year-old Aynye was diagnosed with anaemia. Thanks to UNICEF and partners, she, along with other young girls in Ethiopia, is receiving iron and folic acid supplements.

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#DYK: Nepal is 1 of the countries with the highest percentage of pregnant women taking iron & folic acid supplements. But this wasn’t always the case. It was made possible when the government engaged Female Community Health Volunteers to counsel pregnant women about them! 💙

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In the aftermath of the devastating fire in the #Rohingya #refugee camps,

Malnutrition in pregnancy surges in poor countries

’s Ezatullah Majeed and his team are on the ground delivering urgent help to children and their families.

As the food crisis worsens, the number of pregnant women and girls suffering from malnutrition has increased by 25% in the most-affected countries. Via

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Recent crises including war and Covid have made it hard to get adequate food supplies, the UN says.

Undernourished and overlooked. According to UNICEF’s latest report, here’s how the impact of poverty, conflict and climate change continues to deepen the nutrition crisis amongst adolescent girls and women.

Undernourished and Overlooked

A global nutrition crisis in adolescent girls and women

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“Resources are limited, the health system is overburdened, and health workers are stretched to their limits.” Statement by Rudolf Schwenk, UNICEF Representative in Malawi on the deadliest cholera outbreak the country has faced.

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This #WomensDay, we’re raising the alarm. More than 1 billion adolescent girls and women around the world suffer from undernutrition, lack of vital nutrients and anaemia. The world must step up to secure good nutrition for women and adolescent girls.

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UNICEF is warning that malnutrition rates amongst pregnant and breastfeeding women have increased in the countries hardest hit by the ongoing food crisis.

Malnutrition in mothers soars by 25 per cent in crisis-hit countries, putting women and newborn...

Today marks one month since the earthquakes in Syria and Türkiye.

teams are providing vital support to families as they rebuild their lives amidst so much loss.

One month on, more than 850,000 children remain displaced by deadly earthquakes in southern Türkiye...

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One month since the earthquakes hit #Türkiye and #Syria, UNICEF has dispatched over 372 metric tons of emergency supplies from its global supply and logistics hubs in #Copenhagen and #Dubai, in addition to mobilizing prepositioned supplies in-country.

After two cyclones tore through Vanuatu, many children lost their homes, schools and more. UNICEF and partners are delivering emergency supplies to the most affected children and families.

UNICEF expresses concern for thousands of children in outer islands following Vanuatu twin cyclones

"Children paid the heaviest price. Their education has been affected. They have been traumatized." Today marks the first month after the devastating earthquakes. Children need support. Join UNICEF National Ambassador

@cediosman

and #UNICEF, donate now. bagis.unicefturk.org/turkiye_earthq

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“Our deepest sympathies go out to the 12,000 Rohingya refugees – half of them children – who lost their shelter homes in the fire that broke out in the Cox’s Bazar refugee camps yesterday." Statement by Sheldon Yett, UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh.