Chief of Communication & Advocacy for @UNICEF in South Asia. Proud to work for @UNICEF & lift the lives of #everychild. Views/RTs my own.
Joined September 2020
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Thank you to the amazing @MelissaFleming, one of my #sheroes, for the opportunity to be part of my fave #podcast and for sharing what keeps me #AwakeatNight in #Afghanistan
18 Sep 2021
When people started leaving, @UNICEF’s @SamMort9 remained in Afghanistan, along with other @UN colleagues, to help children as they face hunger and fear.
Listen to her stirring stories of loss, reunification & hope on our podcast 'Awake At Night'. bit.ly/3hIjl7o
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Sam Mort retweeted
20 Nov 2025
Join Kanchi on her Bhutan journey!
Celebrate #WorldChildrensDay with us as we share stories of children and young people in Bhutan.
Where should Kanchi go next?
#ForEveryChild #WorldChildrensDay #Bhutan
@UNICEFROSA @S_Wijesekera @SamMort9
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Sam Mort retweeted
13 Sep 2025
Statement by Alice Akunga, UNICEF Representative to Nepal: In the lead up to National Children's Day, UNICEF calls on Nepal’s interim government to put child rights at the centre of national priorities
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He also noted: “Our education curriculum should be experiential and practical, linking education with what's happening in the world. Lessons could include carbon trading, carbon credits and green bonds. And it must be FUN, presented in a way that students want to engage.”
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When @UNICEFBhutan says #foreverychild, they mean it, including those in rural communities. It took 2hrs to travel 28kms to meet students who received skills-building through RENEW, a local civil society org. And gosh, were they thrilled to have been given the opportunity!
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18yr old Rangeta told me, “This is the first time we’ve received craftmaking workshops. They were so much fun, and I got new confidence. I made a bonsai tree with wire; I’d never done that before.”
Thank you @UNICEFinJapan and @GovernAndorra
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“Are you a jungleman?” 😳
Well, there’s a first time for every question. I pointed to my @UNICEF badge and explained how we help children go to school, stay healthy, drink clean water and feel safe.
“That’s nice,” a wee voice said.
Nice — and necessary.
@UNICEFBhutan
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Just some peace and quiet and calm from #Bhutan, a country and a people that revere nature, protect the environment and elevate kindness. World leaders could learn a lot from the gentleness and patience Bhutan practises daily, especially towards children. 🙏🩵
@UNICEFBhutan
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One day after climate advocates from the Pacific Islands celebrated a landmark win, it’s great to see Bangladesh’s young climate advocates raise their voices with @UNICEF to demand urgent and sustainable action especially for the most vulnerable.
24 Jul 2025
“Delighted to join the #NDCYouthConsultation today, where inspiring youth shared their ideas & hopes for stronger #ClimateAction in 🇧🇩.
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Meet Jigme; he’s the book leader in his Early Childhood Care & Education class in Changangkha Middle School in Thimpu, Bhutan. He’s responsible for distributing, caring for & tidying up the books; a job he loves. He also loves pear for his morning snack, kindly prepared by Mum 🩵
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Frightening news from #Pakistan as monsoon rains lash the country. Sad to hear that 85 children have lost their lives. Strengthening communities’ ability to withstand these increasingly fierce rains must be a priority. @UNICEF_Pakistan is on the ground ready to support.
17 Jul 2025
UNICEF is alarmed by the devastating monsoon floods in Pakistan, claiming the lives of 85 children since June, including 22 in Punjab in the last 24 hrs. We are coordinating with the government & partners & stand ready to respond with emergency supplies
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Sam Mort retweeted
17 Jul 2025
UNICEF is alarmed by the devastating monsoon floods in Pakistan, claiming the lives of 85 children since June, including 22 in Punjab in the last 24 hrs. We are coordinating with the government & partners & stand ready to respond with emergency supplies
unicef.org/pakistan/press-re…
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Good news for children in South Asia - the region immunized a record-high number of children in 2024. It’s a strong bounce back & surpasses pre-COVID levels. This is what concerted leadership achieves - governments, donors & partners
Read @UNICEFROSA PR shar.es/agxOVh
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Unprecedented scenes on the Islam-Qala border between Afghanistan & Iran. Thousands crossing each day. Children and women are in desperate need of water, sanitation, hygiene, medical help and mental health support. @UNICEFROSA Regional Director @S_Wijesekera saw it firsthand ⬇️
2 Jul 2025
Thousands of children are crossing into Afghanistan every day at Islam-Qala and urgently need help. @S_Wijesekera saw firsthand how @UNICEFAfg & partners are providing life-saving care to children.
“A lot is being done, but the needs are huge,” he says.
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Overwhelming numbers of people, including children, on the Iran/Afghanistan border. As they cross, tired, disoriented & anxious, @Unicef is there to support them. A bottle of water. Healthcare. A safe space to pause and think. But we need help. Intnl community must step up.
29 Jun 2025
I visited Islam Qala on the Afghanistan-Iran border. 20,000-30,000 people are crossing daily, inc. children.
UNICEF & partners are providing vaccinations, nutrition, clean water & safe spaces, but the needs are huge. The international community must support these children.
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Appalled by the horrific news in Pakistan. Heartfelt condolences to the grieving family & children who witnessed this fatal beating. I cannot imagine their trauma. Parents across Pakistan must
demand by an end to corporal punishment now. Enough!⬇️
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Individually, the deprivations that children are enduring are horrific; collectively, they are unconscionable. What a global shame. @UNICEF is doing what we can but it is a fraction of what’s needed.
Read @unicefchief’s latest statement on Gaza ⬇️
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A heartfelt thank you to donors from @unicefchief and a reminder that the investments made in the earliest years of life, pay off in healthier, more productive generations and prosperous economies. It’s win-win.
We’re here #ForEveryChild, are you?
28 Apr 2025
I've seen firsthand how UNICEF’s work saves and uplifts the lives of millions of children.
This work is possible because of the generous support of partners and donors.
We’re thankful and urge donors to continue supporting this life-saving work for children.
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