UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to protect children's rights. We won't stop, #ForEveryChild.
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As of 11 June, 676 confirmed Ebola cases and 136 confirmed deaths have been reported in DR Congo. Previous outbreaks have shown that children can quickly become among the most affected.
Learn about the impact of Ebola on the ground and how UNICEF is responding: unicef.link/43tK3sf
ALT Text explaining Ebola outbreaks' severe impact on children, highlighting high fatality rates and many left orphaned or separated from caregivers.
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“This delivery will help save lives, but it does not begin to meet the level of need. Without sustained and reliable access, too many children will continue to be cut off from the basic services they need to survive," said Sheldon Yett, our Representative
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Singing "wheels on the bus go round and round" is fun anytime, but when it's with Ms Rachel, the joy is doubled and so is the speed of the song.
Last October, amid the impact of war and violence, a song and a friend gave children in Gaza a moment of joy, to just be children.
Every child, everywhere, has the right to play. #InternationalDayofPlay
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All of us at UNICEF are thrilled to welcome Lamine Yamal to the UNICEF family, as our newest Goodwill Ambassador.
My deepest thanks to Lamine and to all our UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors. Their voices help build a better world for every child.
#InternationalDayofPlay
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A new chapter. On and off the pitch. Today Lamine Yamal becomes a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
From street games in his barrio to packed stadiums around the globe, play has been part of Lamine’s story throughout his life. Now he's using his voice to stand up for every child’s right to play.
Because play isn’t a privilege. It's for everyone. No matter who you are, where you are from or what your life looks like.
This #InternationalDayofPlay, hear his message on why play matters #ForEveryChild. 💙
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Around the world, opportunities for outdoor play are disappearing. So Greg Goya and UNICEF turned streets into playgrounds. We created four games across cities, transforming ordinary places into moments of joy.
Play is everywhere. This #InternationalDayOfPlay, share where you find it.
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Happy and healthy childhoods are built on play.
Yet for millions, conflict, climate disasters and shrinking play spaces leave nowhere safe to run, laugh, or simply be children.
This #InternationalDayofPlay, let’s commit to protecting every child’s right to play.
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“We cannot let this become the new normal – children losing their lives to violence should cause global outrage and must be condemned at every level.” - @UNICEFmena's Edouard Beigbeder as deadly violence continues to claim children's lives across Gaza and the West Bank.
Full statement: unicef.link/4uuuifB
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“For a generation of young people whose education has already been severely disrupted by conflict, recognized qualifications are the foundation for continued learning and future opportunities,” says UNICEF Regional Director @EvaUNICEF.
Full statement: unicef.org/press-releases/un…
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Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Burnt out.
Being a parent can bring a rollercoaster of feelings. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Here are some practical tips to help ease stress.
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In Guizhou Province, China, Zhang Qin is raising her three grandchildren while their parents work far from home.
She comforts them, teaches them and celebrates the small moments along the way.
Because for many families, grandparents are at the heart of it all. Watch their story. #EarlyMomentsMatter
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Parenting is messy, joyful, exhausting and full of surprises.
Step into the lives of families who know exactly what that feels like. #EarlyMomentsMatter
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“This is the moment to act —for our environment & for our future.”
On #WorldEnvironmentDay, @antonioguterres renews his call for urgent #ClimateAction.
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Tired of digital distractions? Looking for screen-free inspiration for your child?
Here are simple activities for every age, from toddlers to teens. Time to pause the scroll and try something new.
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Every parent wants what's best for their child. Yet the journey is different for everyone.
UNICEF is here to support you through it all. From your baby's first days to your teenager's toughest questions, we will be sharing expert-backed tips and practical guidance for you.
#EarlyMomentsMatter
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Valeriia, 13, and her mother spent the night in a basement during a massive attack on #Kyiv.
"I thought I wasn’t going to survive," she recalls. "I completely broke down and was in tears when the explosions became so powerful that they blew open the shelter door."
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“For UNICEF, persistent delays and higher operational costs, when they come in the context of a global funding crisis, are already forcing impossible choices: which children do we reach first?”
Full remarks from UNICEF Chief of Global Transport and Logistics, Jean-Cedric Meeus, nearly 100 days into the latest Middle East escalation. unicef.link/4vlpVUR
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A reminder for every parent: when you take care of yourself, you can show up better for your children.
From a daily walk, a good night's sleep to reading a book, self-care looks different for everyone.
Parents and mental health experts share tips on how they practice it.
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Self-care for parents
How mental health experts with kids look after their own well-being
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