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Vaccine-preventable diseases like polio and measles are on the rise.
It’s time to #BuildBackImmunity.
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100 days ago, children and families scrambled out of their collapsing homes - carrying next to nothing - as powerful tremors rocked Syria and Türkiye.
As their needs continue to mount, see what UNICEF is doing to support them.
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Staying and delivering.
As conflict continues in Sudan, UNICEF is on the ground mobilizing health, water, hygiene and nutrition supplies to support vulnerable children.
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Millions of vulnerable children and families in Bangladesh and Myanmar have been affected by Cyclone Mocha.
UNICEF is on the ground assessing needs and providing relief.
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As conflict continues in Sudan, watch how UNICEF continues to deliver life-saving health services.
#ForEveryChild, a safe and healthy future.
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How you talk to them.
How you look at them.
How you play with them.
Yogesh is bonding with his 2-year-old daughter Manyata in India.
When parents get the support and time to connect with their children, it helps shape a positive and healthy future.
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Here are some statistics about child marriage that have no place in our world:
⚠️ 1 in 5 girls were married before they turned 18
⚠️ We are 300 years away from ending it
We must come together to end this scourge and support vulnerable girls and their families.
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Explore. Learn. Develop.
Play isn’t just about fun; it can help bring you closer to your child and support their well-being and development.
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Happy International #DayofFamilies!
Today and every day, calls for family-friendly policies, like paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, quality childcare, and child benefits, to improve the well-being of children and their families.
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5-year-old Omar is getting a check-up by UNICEF-supported health workers in Idlib, Syria.
After earthquakes destroyed 67 health facilities in the area, UNICEF and partners continue to reach vulnerable families with a network of temporary clinics.
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The crisis in #Sudan is interrupting routine immunization and will lead to further increase in zero dose children.
Without vaccination, children are exposed to outbreaks.
& partners are supporting vaccination in 12 states to protect children from killer diseases.
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Being a parent is one of the most important jobs in the world.
Our new podcast series, “Parenting Refreshed”, aims to help caregivers navigate raising a child during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in now. 👇
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As Cyclone Mocha descends, ’s Anika Tanjim is at our warehouse where lifesaving supplies are prepositioned to deliver urgent help to Rohingya refugee children.
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Received in Port #Sudan charter with 33 metric tons surgical & midwifery kits, oxygen prongs, IEHK for immediate distribution in 6 states to hospitals & health centers badly in need to safe lives of children & mothers
#ForEveryChild
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Some hope in the midst of crisis: 42 of #UNICEFSudan e-learning centres are still operational providing thousands of children with a safe space to learn, for example in this centre in South Darfur, #Sudan. #ForEveryChild
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From a smile to a tender hug.
Mothers across the world share the same language in nurturing dreams, providing strength, and inspiring hope.
UNICEF is committed to supporting mothers and their children to thrive and reach their full potential. #MothersDay
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In case you need a reminder: be kind to yourself, always. 💙
If you're struggling with your mental health, it's okay to prioritize your well-being. Do the little things to make you feel better and talk to someone you trust.
#OnMyMind #MentalHealthAction
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These students in DR Congo are all smiles as they line up to wash their hands.
Handwashing is the simplest way to protect against diseases.
UNICEF is working worldwide to ensure safe water is accessible for #ForEveryChild.
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"Escalating violence in and around the Gaza Strip is once again wreaking havoc on the lives of children. The children in the region need and deserve a long-term political solution to the broader crisis so they can grow up in peace and safety."
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“I left my school and my home and my friends, I left a lot of things behind.”
Ali, 11, shares how his world changed when violence erupted in Sudan.
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Eight-year-old Clifford and Isaac from Malawi are excited to return to their school after Cyclone Freddy forced its closure.
With the most recent tropical storms disrupting education for many children, let's help every child keep learning despite the challenges. #LetMeLearn
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Children in Madagascar are facing the harsh realities of Cyclone Freddy's aftermath, with many forced to live near flooded regions.
As the country begins recovery efforts, this is how UNICEF is reaching families with life-saving services.
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“No electricity, no water, no food, and constant shelling outside of their homes. That's the situation there. It's really devastating for children.”
Catherine Russell details the humanitarian crisis in #Sudan.
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This is how UNICEF is working to restore the right of all children and their families to quality health care throughout northern Ethiopia.
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6 children were killed in the Gaza Strip in the past 72 hours, during another escalation of hostilities. This is not acceptable. All children must be protected, everywhere, from all forms of violence & grave violations, according to International Humanitarian Law. #AChildIsAChild
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Floods and mudslides have devastated eastern DR Congo, killing over 400 people and washing away schools and homes.
UNICEF is on the ground supporting children and their families with life-saving health and sanitation supplies.
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Humanitarian needs are growing across Sudan as many families and their children flee brutal conflict.
With sustained support, UNICEF is working to reach and assist more children in need and securing their rights.
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Nearly 1 in 4 children in Haiti suffer from chronic malnutrition.
UNICEF is on the ground with health and nutrition services amid escalating violence, but we urgently need more support.
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The brutal conflict in Sudan has forced hundreds of thousands of children from their homes in just weeks.
These children and millions more across Sudan need urgent humanitarian assistance and is there to help. But most of all children need peace.
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Soaring numbers of children in Haiti are suffering from severe acute malnutrition compared to last year, amid violence, worsening food insecurity and cholera.
is there, providing life-saving support. But needs are quickly outpacing resources.
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Baby Love was far too small and thin for her age.
This is how Miss Dulaine, a UNICEF-supported nurse, helped put her on the road to recovery in Haiti.
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A polio-free world is in sight.
In Pakistan, UNICEF supports vaccinating children like 4-month-old Had Yasir against the disease.
Together, we can #BuildBackImmunity.
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17-year-old Massaoudou from Niger dropped out of school and got into trouble with the law.
Thanks to UNICEF's support, he's now learning how to be a car mechanic and has dreams of owning his own garage.
Let's empower every child with the skills they need to thrive. #LetMeLearn
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Thanks to a UNICEF programme, girls and boys in Maharashtra, India, are learning about menstrual health and hygiene.
Together, we can work towards eliminating the stigma around periods.
#MenstruationMatters
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In 1️⃣2️⃣ years, U-Report continues to be flagship digital platform for adolescents and youth engagement.
With a growing community of 29M U-Reporters, it is active in 94 countries and a safe space where youth can speak out to achieve social change 🙋🏼♂️🙋🏾♀️!
#YourVoiceMatters
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Nearly 1 million preterm babies died in 2020, according to a new report by UNICEF and partners.
Urgent action is needed to save lives.
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Testing saves lives.
Here's how UNICEF improved access to COVID-19 testing for families in a remote mining community in Suriname.
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