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@unicefchief

The official account of Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore. Championing the rights of & young people around the world.

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    10 Dec 2021

    I warmly welcome the announcement that Catherine M. Russell will be succeeding me as UNICEF Executive Director in the new year. 

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  2. 10 hours ago

    With so many people yet to be offered a single dose, we know we have much more to do. At UNICEF, we will continue our work to realize a more equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and work toward as fast a recovery as possible for billions of children and families worldwide.

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  3. 10 hours ago

    Together with our partners, COVAX is leading the largest vaccine procurement and supply operation in history, with deliveries to 144 countries to date. But the work that has gone into this milestone is only a reminder of the work that remains.

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  4. 10 hours ago

    Today, a shipment of 1.1M COVID-19 vaccines to Rwanda included the billionth dose supplied via COVAX.

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  5. Retweeted
    Jan 13

    For a better future for young people, we need to innovate

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  6. Jan 13

    We must take stock of what we have learned about school closures, and in doing so we must learn from mistakes made—not repeat them.

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  7. Retweeted
    Jan 11

    The COVID-19 crisis is a child rights crisis. To save lives, stop deadly variants, and prevent further damage to children's futures, wealthy countries must share vaccines now.

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  8. Jan 11

    Saddened by the news of David Sassoli's passing. I had the honor of working with him and I am thankful for his commitment to advancing the rights of children, everywhere. I offer my sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

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  9. Jan 10

    As we continue our efforts to ensure that children and communities in all countries are protected, we thank for standing in solidarity with and partners, and making a commitment to support equitable global access to COVID-19 vaccines.

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  10. Jan 10

    As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into its third year, vaccine inequity still persists on a shocking scale. More than 66 per cent of people living in high-income countries are fully vaccinated, yet only 5 per cent of people in low-income countries are fully vaccinated.

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  11. Jan 9

    UNICEF renews its call for an immediate cessation of hostilities.

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  12. Jan 9

    UNICEF is outraged by the recent airstrikes on camps for internally displaced persons and refugees in Tigray, northern Ethiopia. The January 5 and 7 attacks have reportedly left scores of civilians, including children, killed and many more injured.

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  13. Jan 5

    Education is essential . Every effort must be taken to keep schools open. The future of an entire generation depends on it.

    Education cannot wait
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  14. Retweeted
    Jan 5

    When schools moved online due to COVID-19, children in developing countries suffered the most. & are working together to close learning gaps for children in the world's poorest countries. Read & blog:

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  15. Retweeted
    Jan 5

    Amid the Omicron surge, schools must be the last places to close and the first to open. Here's why.

    Education cannot wait
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  16. 31 Dec 2021

    As we approach the end of 2021, I call on all parties to conflict to end attacks against children, uphold their rights and strive for peaceful political resolutions to war.

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  17. 29 Dec 2021

    Tetsuko Kuroyangi, 's longest-serving Goodwill Ambassador, has visited 40 countries to speak up for children's rights. Watch her story of perseverance, hope, and commitment .

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  18. 28 Dec 2021

    I am appalled by the reported killing of at least 35 people, including 4 children and 2 Save the Children staff members, in Kayah State, Myanmar, on 24 December. Those responsible must be held accountable.

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  19. 24 Dec 2021

    Wishing happy holidays to those celebrating. Stay safe, mask up, and when possible, get your COVID vaccine. May the New Year bring peace, joy and hope to all.

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  20. Retweeted
    24 Dec 2021

    A week after super typhoon battered parts of the Philippines, many children are spending the holidays cold, hungry and without a roof over their head. We are launching an appeal to reach 200,000 most affected children with essential services.

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  21. 23 Dec 2021

    Only by working together can we end this pandemic. for their contribution of $50M to support 's response to COVID-19 on the ground, as part of .

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