Director of Child Protection & Migration @UNICEF, Committed to enhancing access to rights #ForEveryChild
Joined June 2019
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Sheema SenGupta retweeted
#ChildLabour is both a cause and a consequence of vulnerability. To end it, we must invest in social protection, education, and child protection systems.
Every child deserves the chance to learn, play and thrive.
learn more: unicef.org/stories/child-lab…
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Sheema SenGupta retweeted
May 27
UNICEF is deeply concerned about a recent decree issued by Afghanistan’s de facto authorities.
Any law that contains provisions that appear to permit child marriage or interpret a girl's silence as consent is unacceptable.
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May 26
Nearly 700 stakeholders joined @UNICEFbrasil to advance action to end sexual violence against children and adolescents in Brazil.
A clear message emerged: protecting children requires collective, sustained action.
#EndViolenceAgainstChildren #ChildProtection
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Sheema SenGupta retweeted
The 2026 International Migration Review Forum is a key opportunity to advance the rights of children on the move.
As countries review progress on the Global Compact for Migration, UNICEF calls for urgent action to protect and support children wherever they are.
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Children move across borders for complex reasons — conflict, poverty, family reunification or other needs.
Migration systems and policies must uphold their rights.
UNICEF statement as countries convene for the International Migration Review Forum. ⬇️
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Sheema SenGupta retweeted
Mar 31
Children across the Middle East are exposed to horrific violence, while the systems & services meant to keep them safe are under attack.
Urgent action is needed by all parties to conflict to protect the lives of civilians & uphold the rights of children. unicef.org/press-releases/hu…
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Sheema SenGupta retweeted
Mar 11
All of us at UNICEF are devastated and outraged by the killing of our colleague Karine Buisset in a reported drone attack in Goma, DRC.
My immediate thoughts are with the family, loved ones & colleagues across UNICEF.
Civilians, including aid workers, must never be targeted.
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Mar 10
Protecting children online requires collaboration. Proud to see this partnership strengthening support for child helplines in over 30 countries so every child can be heard and supported.
We’re proud to partner with @gcfriyadh to equip child helplines in 30 countries to strengthen responses to online violence.
Every child’s voice should be heard – and answered.
Together, we are helping protect children in the digital age.
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In conflicts and emergencies, girls and women are often worst affected. Violence and displacement become widespread.
Education and healthcare are disrupted.
The risk of child marriage rises. Opportunities disappear. In times of crisis, girls’ futures are often pushed aside.
Across the world, UNICEF and partners are working to protect girls’ rights, supporting their safety, education and access to services that help them build their futures.
ALT In conflict, girls face rising violence, disrupted education and the growing risk of child marriage.
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Feb 25
Four years on, #Ukraine’s children are still living with the consequences of war - displacement, loss, trauma and disrupted education.
Every child deserves safety, protection and hope for the future.
The world must not forget Ukraine’s children.
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Feb 11
Child labour is driven by poverty, exclusion and weak protection systems. It cannot be solved by one sector alone.
At the Child Labour Conference @UNICEF is calling for integrated action across child protection, education, social protection and data: unicef.org/documents/ending-…
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Feb 10
This #SaferInternetDay, meet the young changemakers behind #JagaBareng! In 🇮🇩 they’re leading campaigns to protect children from online risks. Their message? A safer internet starts with all of us. 🌍🔒
👉 Read more: unicef.org/indonesia/child-p… #OnlineSafety #ChildProtection
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Feb 10
📢 This #SaferInternetDay, check out @UNICEF’s policy brief on protecting children from violence & exploitation online.
Keeping children safe online takes all of us—governments, businesses, civil society & more. Let's build a safer digital world!
🔗 unicef.org/documents/protect…
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Sheema SenGupta retweeted
The world is making progress to #EndFGM - yet falling behind on reaching the 2030 Global Goal.
This International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, let’s recommit to scale-up efforts proven to work.
Because every girl and woman deserves a life free from FGM.
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Today, on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, we stand with the 230 million girls and women who have undergone this harmful practice.
Ending FGM is possible - through education, community action, and sustained investment.
The time to act is now.
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AI-generated sexualised images of children are rising fast - and the harm is real.
Deepfake abuse is abuse.
Governments and industry must act urgently to stop creation and spread, and equip those who protect children with the tools they need.
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Deepfake abuse is abuse.
Sexualised images, videos, or audio of children generated or manipulated using AI tools are child sexual abuse material. Even without an identifiable victim, it normalises the sexual exploitation of children.
UNICEF calls for urgent action to prevent and protect children from this escalating threat.
unicef.link/4qYJfWp
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Sheema SenGupta retweeted
New @UNICEF report offers real-world insights into how climate-related loss and damage affect children’s lives, from disrupted education and health to psychosocial impacts and protection risks.
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Jan 19
Pleased to see the Joint Statement on AI & Child Rights launched today.
Children’s rights must be embedded in how AI is designed, deployed & governed.
This is a critical step forward. See @UNICEF’s guidance: unicef.org/innocenti/reports…
UN agencies partners agree to address the urgent need for a child-rights based approach to the design, development, deployment of AI itu.int/en/ITU-D/Cybersecuri…
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