UNICEF South Africa’s Tweets

Apr 12

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"We, the youth of South Africa..." The South African Youth Statement to #COP27 was created by the youth participants of the national COP 27 Youth Climate Statement National Model Government process. This is what they have to say👇.

South African Youth Statement to COP 27

The South African Youth Statement to COP 27 was created by the youth participants of the national COP 27 Youth Climate Statement National Model Government process. This was convened by Youth@SAIIA,...

South African Youth Statement to COP 27

With information so readily available, some young people still aren't sure where to get the correct information on their Sexual Reproductive Health. Tune in to Nqubeko Community Radio 110.5 FM or bit.ly/3EgfSZy today from 15:00-18:00 to hear how Olwethu navigates this.

"We are here to see what it is that we can do, what you can do and what we can do together to ensure safety in our homes and in our schools" says UNICEF South Africa Representative Christine Muhigana.

Today is the last day of the dialogue s on sexual and reproductive health rights held in communities across KwaZulu-Natal by UNICEF SA together with

Up to 9% of children in SA experience online sexual abuse, report finds | News24

and a joint programme funded by

In the news🗞️: Between 7% and 9% of South African children, aged between 9 and 17, have experienced online sexual exploitation and abuse. via

@News24

#DisruptingHarm

news24.com

Between 7% and 9% of South African children, aged between nine and 17, have experienced online sexual exploitation and abuse.

UNFPA South Africa

Interesting info is being shared at this evidence-informed intergenerational community dialogue, focussing on contraceptive uptake & broader women's health data.

@OfficialKZNCC

linking #ICPD Commitments with HIV/STI/TB NSP.

@CanHCZA

funded

Joint Programme

UNFPA South Africa

Happening now: intergenerational community dialogue on SRH/HIV/ GBV as part of the

@CanHCZA

funded

Canada in SA and 7 others

Joint Programme. "We should be mapping community assets to support SRH/HIV/GBV programming, & as such ensuring local solutions to local problems."

@ndyanabangi

Olwethu needs to hear from you.👊 Tune into Nkqubela Community Radio 97.0 or onlineradiobox.com/za/nkqubela/ from 12:00-15:00 to hear how Olwethu advises her friend about unprotected sex. How often do you talk about contraceptives with your squad? #iNkunzi #HER

loveLife and 4 others

IN PHOTOS📷: The SA Youth delegation session at #COP27 yesterday was a great success😃. A big shout out to the delegates, from us here at UNICEF South Africa, as well as

@PalomaUnicef

and all who attended🇿🇦💙. #ForEveryChild, #ClimateAction, now!

Check out our tips on how to have an honest and hopeful conversation about climate change with your child. #COP27

Talking to your child about climate change

Ways to engage children on the issue with hope and positivity

WATCH📽️: "When you come on the ground, you see what is really happening to the people."

@vanessa_vash

reflects on the heartbreaking scenes she witnessed during her recent visit to Kenya, where severe droughts have led to an escalating nutrition crisis among children. #COP27

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👇What she said! ✊️ The time for change is NOW! #COP27

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Children cannot eat coal. Children cannot drink oil. Children cannot breathe gas. Must-watch from UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador @vanessa_vash at #COP27.

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#ForEveryChild, Climate Action!

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Meet Revan, our youngest speaker from Libya at #COP27. She's calling on world leaders to find solutions to tackle the climate crisis to ensure every child has the the right to safe water, nutrition and a healthy planet. #ActNow

We've just wrapped up an awesome side at the SA Pavillion at #COP27 with the SA delegates. Key take aways📝: - Youth say they are making their mark in #ClimateAction. - However, young people must be included in conversations on #ClimateChange. Thank you to everyone who joined.

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We're looking forward to the SA delegation's side event at #COP27 themed ‘Stories of Policy Participation, Activism and Social Media’ supported by UNICEF SA and @Youth_SAIIA this afternoon. Join us live on Zoom using this link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist

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@UNinSouthAfrica

#African youth report reconsidering having children due to #ClimateChange at higher rate than other regions says,

#UReport. At COP27,

calls on governments to close finance gaps & address these irreversible changes for #children. ➡ ureport.in/story/1249/

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@kekeletso_Ma

Young people getting ready for the second dialogue with loveLife NGO talking on Gender Based Violence. Young people are are getting revived for this important dialogue. #YENAActivation #iNkunzi #HER

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Sonke Gender Justice and 3 others

Today’s Brothers For Life talks will cover the acts of sex, what sexuality means and what it is, the roles socially related to gender, gender stereotypes and other roles related to our health. #HER #YENAActivation

Happening today

at the SA Pavilion #NBICOP27 Watching from SA Live Stream: zcu.io/vuY1 If you are at COP27 we at the Blue Zone, area B, South African Pavilion

Women from the uThukela District, KwaZulu-Natal are reflecting on the conversations today about their sexual reproductive health & rights. Making good decisions will impact your life positively & push you forward. What good decisions have you made recently? #HER #YENAActivation

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@yourboylindo

UNFPA South Africa and 4 others

The ladies are sharing their life experiences while also advising the youth on the importance of making good decisions now as they will affect your future. This is such a wonderful initiative 🥹🙏🏽. #iNkunzi #HER #YENAActivation

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@nozimbali_n

To have the champaign be a success there are remarkable funders who are invested in changing the social conditions for the youth. It takes a community and they are proof of that.

UNFPA South Africa

Smiles all around after an engaging

Dr. Bannet Ndyanabangi and 9 others

Steering Committee Meeting & Joint Programme Field Visit in Uthukela district. The Joint Programme focuses on empowering women and girls to realize their sexual reproductive health and rights in South Africa.

@CanHCZA

Natural disasters such as this tragic scenario are occurring more often due to #ClimateChange. We need to prioritize children & youth in climate funding & resources & strengthen adaptation & resilience building to save & protect lives.  #COP27 #ClimateAction, now.

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@1KZNtvNews

VIDEO: Flooding due to heavy rainfall has left the community of Peacevale in Pietermaritzburg submerged in water. The rain, which lasted less than an hour left enormous damage in the area and surrounds. #KZNFloods

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Do join us online at 4:30pm. Link in first tweet above. #COP27

Here are your South Africa Youth Delegates. Each one of them is passionate about and active in the #ClimateChange space and are presenting South African youths' voices at #COP27.

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Ma’Ndlovu

@kekeletso_Ma

UNFPA South Africa and 4 others

Young people are getting #HER shirts to take home with them. Any young people that are around the uThukela District can win themselves a shirt if they engage with your content and use the hashtag. #iNkunzi #HER

How can we fight teenage pregnancy in our communities? If you're in and around Alfred Ndzo district in the Eastern Cape, tune into Alfred Ndzo Community Radio 93.8 FM or on radioapp.co.za/nzofm to discuss this topic. #iNkunzi #HER

@TeddyBearClini

@SonkeTogether

@UReportZAR

Ma’Ndlovu

@kekeletso_Ma

UNFPA South Africa and 4 others

The session has been quite an interesting one with Phiwo and Sibonelo talking about decisions that we make in their lives. The young ladies are sharing their stories of positive and negative decisions that they’ve made. #iNkunzi #HER

The Teddy Bear Clinic and 3 others

Did you know that to empower adolescent girls & young women to realize their sexual reproductive health & rights they need to know that they have the right to be treated with dignity regardless of their... Education, Social status, Disability? Join the chats about SRH! #HER

Children's Institute

@CIatUCT

YOUNG AT RISK OP-ED: A call to action – it’s time to talk about child and adolescent mental health dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-1 Sign the petition and join us for tonight's DM webinar

YOUNG AT RISK OP-ED: A call to action – it’s time to talk about child and adolescent mental health

@TheSADAG

dailymaverick.co.za

Child and adolescent mental health services are in crisis. There are only 15 child and adolescent psychiatrists working in the public health system and they remain concentrated in urban centres,...

We're looking forward to the SA delegation's side event at #COP27 themed ‘Stories of Policy Participation, Activism and Social Media’ supported by UNICEF SA and

@Youth_SAIIA

this afternoon. Join us live on Zoom using this link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist

#WorldChildrensDay is observed annually as a pointer to the

@UN

Convention on the Rights of the Child, an international agreement on childhood committed to by world leaders in 1989. We've come a long way since, but there's still much more to be done👇.

Convention on the Rights of the Child

Find out about the world’s most widely ratified human rights treaty in history

"We are getting tired of being ignored and not listened to."

@mitzijonelle

from The Philippines calls on world leaders at #COP27 to stop making promises and take #ClimateAction that meets the needs of all countries impacted by the climate crisis.

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Families and children in Africa are suffering from the impacts of a climate-induced food crisis. At #COP27,

@EricDNjuguna

from Kenya calls on global leaders to rapidly increase funding to meet the needs of millions affected by climate change in the region.

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Climate change is a health emergency, says

@SophiaKianni

from USA. As #COP27 gets underway, world leaders must go beyond making promises and take immediate steps to reduce emissions - to protect the health and futures of our children.

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Global Schools Forum

@GSF_talks

UNICEF South Africa and Muriel Mafico

Last month, we hosted our first in-person Annual Meet since the pandemic. Themed “Nurturing Collective Action”, it took place over three days in Johannesburg, South Africa. (1) #GSFAM2022 #EducationLeadership #EducationInnovation #EducationNews #EducationPolicy

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