Iris Bano Romero
@irisbanoromero.bsky.social
Media. Now in NYC with UNICEF. Before with Refugees and EU Commission. Lima/Panama/Madrid/London/California/Barcelona. In my previous life dancer & musician.
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Global funding cuts could force 6 million more children out of school in the coming year.
New UNICEF analysis: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
New UNICEF analysis: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Global funding cuts could force 6 million more children out of school in the coming year – UNICEF
Education funding faces US$3.2 billion decline by 2026, placing millions of children’s futures at risk
www.unicef.org
September 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Global funding cuts could force 6 million more children out of school in the coming year.
New UNICEF analysis: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
New UNICEF analysis: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
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1 in 4 people globally still lack access to safe drinking water.
A new report by WHO and UNICEF highlights persistent inequalities, with vulnerable communities - including children - left behind.
Media fact sheet with key findings: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
A new report by WHO and UNICEF highlights persistent inequalities, with vulnerable communities - including children - left behind.
Media fact sheet with key findings: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Fast facts: 1 in 4 people globally still lack access to safe drinking water – WHO, UNICEF
To mark World Water Week 2025, new report highlights persistent inequalities, with vulnerable communities left behind.
www.unicef.org
August 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
1 in 4 people globally still lack access to safe drinking water.
A new report by WHO and UNICEF highlights persistent inequalities, with vulnerable communities - including children - left behind.
Media fact sheet with key findings: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
A new report by WHO and UNICEF highlights persistent inequalities, with vulnerable communities - including children - left behind.
Media fact sheet with key findings: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
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“We are appalled by the reported killing of 15 Palestinians, including nine children and four women, who were waiting in line for nutritional supplies for children in Deir al Balah, the Gaza Strip, this morning."
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on children killed during a nutrition aid distribution in the Gaza Strip
www.unicef.org
July 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“We are appalled by the reported killing of 15 Palestinians, including nine children and four women, who were waiting in line for nutritional supplies for children in Deir al Balah, the Gaza Strip, this morning."
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
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In 2024, 138 million children were engaged in child labour.
A new report by ILO and UNICEF shows an almost 50 per cent reduction since the start of the century, but the world fails to reach elimination targets.
Read the joint press release: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
A new report by ILO and UNICEF shows an almost 50 per cent reduction since the start of the century, but the world fails to reach elimination targets.
Read the joint press release: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Despite progress, child labour still affects 138 million children globally – ILO, UNICEF
New report shows an almost 50 per cent reduction since start of century, but world fails to reach elimination targets
www.unicef.org
June 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
In 2024, 138 million children were engaged in child labour.
A new report by ILO and UNICEF shows an almost 50 per cent reduction since the start of the century, but the world fails to reach elimination targets.
Read the joint press release: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
A new report by ILO and UNICEF shows an almost 50 per cent reduction since the start of the century, but the world fails to reach elimination targets.
Read the joint press release: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
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Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the attacks in Gaza: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the attacks in Gaza
www.unicef.org
March 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the attacks in Gaza: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Some progress in the last 30 years? Sure.
But in 2025, there are still MILLIONS of girls:
➡️ Out of school
➡️ Without access to the internet
➡️ Being married as children
➡️ Subject to violence and abuse
Our new report ahead of International Women's Day: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
But in 2025, there are still MILLIONS of girls:
➡️ Out of school
➡️ Without access to the internet
➡️ Being married as children
➡️ Subject to violence and abuse
Our new report ahead of International Women's Day: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Fast Facts: 30 years of uneven progress for adolescent girls
Ahead of International Women’s Day, new UNICEF, Plan International and UN Women report highlights that gains have been made, but efforts remain insufficient.
www.unicef.org
March 7, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Some progress in the last 30 years? Sure.
But in 2025, there are still MILLIONS of girls:
➡️ Out of school
➡️ Without access to the internet
➡️ Being married as children
➡️ Subject to violence and abuse
Our new report ahead of International Women's Day: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
But in 2025, there are still MILLIONS of girls:
➡️ Out of school
➡️ Without access to the internet
➡️ Being married as children
➡️ Subject to violence and abuse
Our new report ahead of International Women's Day: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
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What has changed for girls over 30 years?
Ahead of International Women's Day, a new report highlights that despite gains, millions of adolescent girls across the world today are still out of school and at risk of violence and abuse: unicef.org/press-releas... #GirlGoals
Ahead of International Women's Day, a new report highlights that despite gains, millions of adolescent girls across the world today are still out of school and at risk of violence and abuse: unicef.org/press-releas... #GirlGoals
Fast Facts: 30 years of uneven progress for adolescent girls
Ahead of International Women’s Day, new UNICEF, Plan International and UN Women report highlights that gains have been made, but efforts remain insufficient.
unicef.org
March 7, 2025 at 12:26 AM
What has changed for girls over 30 years?
Ahead of International Women's Day, a new report highlights that despite gains, millions of adolescent girls across the world today are still out of school and at risk of violence and abuse: unicef.org/press-releas... #GirlGoals
Ahead of International Women's Day, a new report highlights that despite gains, millions of adolescent girls across the world today are still out of school and at risk of violence and abuse: unicef.org/press-releas... #GirlGoals
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One in five children in #Ukraine has reported losing a close relative or friend since the escalation of war three years ago.
“For far too long, death and destruction have remained a constant in the lives of children in Ukraine."
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
“For far too long, death and destruction have remained a constant in the lives of children in Ukraine."
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
One in five children in Ukraine has lost a relative or friend since the escalation of war three years ago
UNICEF warns of the devastating toll of war for all children in Ukraine
www.unicef.org
February 21, 2025 at 10:51 AM
One in five children in #Ukraine has reported losing a close relative or friend since the escalation of war three years ago.
“For far too long, death and destruction have remained a constant in the lives of children in Ukraine."
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
“For far too long, death and destruction have remained a constant in the lives of children in Ukraine."
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
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“ @unicef.org welcomes the announcement today of a ceasefire deal between the parties to the conflict in the Gaza Strip."
“The war in Gaza has already cost children so much. We must act now and work together for a better future for all children.”
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
“The war in Gaza has already cost children so much. We must act now and work together for a better future for all children.”
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
www.unicef.org
January 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
“ @unicef.org welcomes the announcement today of a ceasefire deal between the parties to the conflict in the Gaza Strip."
“The war in Gaza has already cost children so much. We must act now and work together for a better future for all children.”
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
“The war in Gaza has already cost children so much. We must act now and work together for a better future for all children.”
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
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"The crisis is so familiar and relentless now that international attention has flagged. And yet it is so desperate that the facts must be reiterated. At least seven infants have died from the cold in recent weeks."
The Guardian on #Gaza
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian on #Gaza
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on Gaza’s suffering: a deepening disaster should not be treated as inevitable | Editorial
Editorial: With infants dying of exposure and desperation growing, a ceasefire and hostage release deal have never been more necessary
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"The crisis is so familiar and relentless now that international attention has flagged. And yet it is so desperate that the facts must be reiterated. At least seven infants have died from the cold in recent weeks."
The Guardian on #Gaza
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian on #Gaza
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels in 2024, according to a review by @unicef.org of the latest available data and prevailing global trends.
"This must not be the new normal.”
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
"This must not be the new normal.”
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
December 28, 2024 at 12:15 AM
The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels in 2024, according to a review by @unicef.org of the latest available data and prevailing global trends.
"This must not be the new normal.”
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
"This must not be the new normal.”
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
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Heavy winds & rainfall from #CycloneChido damaged or destroyed over 35k homes and affected more than 90k children across Cabo Delgado province, in northern #Mozambique, after the storm made landfall on Sunday.
@unicefmozambique.bsky.social @guytaylor.bsky.social
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
@unicefmozambique.bsky.social @guytaylor.bsky.social
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
December 17, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Heavy winds & rainfall from #CycloneChido damaged or destroyed over 35k homes and affected more than 90k children across Cabo Delgado province, in northern #Mozambique, after the storm made landfall on Sunday.
@unicefmozambique.bsky.social @guytaylor.bsky.social
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
@unicefmozambique.bsky.social @guytaylor.bsky.social
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
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"An 11-year-old girl was rescued yesterday from a shipwreck off the coast of Italy’s Lampedusa.
"All 44 other people on board, including women and children, are believed to have drowned."
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
"All 44 other people on board, including women and children, are believed to have drowned."
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
www.unicef.org
December 12, 2024 at 1:39 PM
"An 11-year-old girl was rescued yesterday from a shipwreck off the coast of Italy’s Lampedusa.
"All 44 other people on board, including women and children, are believed to have drowned."
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
"All 44 other people on board, including women and children, are believed to have drowned."
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
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Heartbreaking.
A new study of children living through the war in #Gaza has found that 96% of them feel that their death is imminent and almost half want to die as a result of the trauma they have been through.
@warchilduk.bsky.social @julianborger.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
A new study of children living through the war in #Gaza has found that 96% of them feel that their death is imminent and almost half want to die as a result of the trauma they have been through.
@warchilduk.bsky.social @julianborger.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
Death feels imminent for 96% of children in Gaza, study finds
Needs assessment by NGO reveals the huge psychological impact of the war with Israel on young people
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Heartbreaking.
A new study of children living through the war in #Gaza has found that 96% of them feel that their death is imminent and almost half want to die as a result of the trauma they have been through.
@warchilduk.bsky.social @julianborger.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
A new study of children living through the war in #Gaza has found that 96% of them feel that their death is imminent and almost half want to die as a result of the trauma they have been through.
@warchilduk.bsky.social @julianborger.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
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Unicef alerta de que 150 millones de niños menores de cinco años no están inscritos en el registro civil www.rtve.es/n/16367090
Unicef alerta de que 150 millones de niños menores de cinco años no están inscritos en el registro civil
Unicef alerta de que 150 millones de niños menores de cinco años no están inscritos en el registro civil
www.rtve.es
December 11, 2024 at 6:39 AM
Unicef alerta de que 150 millones de niños menores de cinco años no están inscritos en el registro civil www.rtve.es/n/16367090
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Not all children in crisis get the help they need when they need it.
That’s the challenge UNICEF is working hard to solve.
Find out how we can help make fair and timely humanitarian funding possible #ForEveryChild. uniceflink.org/4ilmqIi
That’s the challenge UNICEF is working hard to solve.
Find out how we can help make fair and timely humanitarian funding possible #ForEveryChild. uniceflink.org/4ilmqIi
December 5, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Not all children in crisis get the help they need when they need it.
That’s the challenge UNICEF is working hard to solve.
Find out how we can help make fair and timely humanitarian funding possible #ForEveryChild. uniceflink.org/4ilmqIi
That’s the challenge UNICEF is working hard to solve.
Find out how we can help make fair and timely humanitarian funding possible #ForEveryChild. uniceflink.org/4ilmqIi
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“It’s not good to force an underage girl to get married...It is ruining so many dreams.”
Great to see this piece in @telegraphnews.bsky.social on UNICEF’s work in #Mozambique to end child marriage, a practice that robs children - esp girls - of childhoods.
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
Great to see this piece in @telegraphnews.bsky.social on UNICEF’s work in #Mozambique to end child marriage, a practice that robs children - esp girls - of childhoods.
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
‘I just want to be a kid’: Mozambique’s child brides forced to marry at 13
The country has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. In many rural areas it’s easier to get married than walk to school
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 5:32 PM
“It’s not good to force an underage girl to get married...It is ruining so many dreams.”
Great to see this piece in @telegraphnews.bsky.social on UNICEF’s work in #Mozambique to end child marriage, a practice that robs children - esp girls - of childhoods.
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
Great to see this piece in @telegraphnews.bsky.social on UNICEF’s work in #Mozambique to end child marriage, a practice that robs children - esp girls - of childhoods.
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
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Get more of the latest news on issues affecting children all over the globe, and UNICEF’s work for children, through this live and growing starter pack of UNICEF offices and staff around the world
#StarterPack
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#StarterPack
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November 18, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Get more of the latest news on issues affecting children all over the globe, and UNICEF’s work for children, through this live and growing starter pack of UNICEF offices and staff around the world
#StarterPack
go.bsky.app/LwcZZvY
#StarterPack
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'Children cannot afford for world leaders to backtrack on their promises'.
Read UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell's statement at the conclusion of #COP29: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Read UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell's statement at the conclusion of #COP29: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
November 24, 2024 at 6:03 PM
'Children cannot afford for world leaders to backtrack on their promises'.
Read UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell's statement at the conclusion of #COP29: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Read UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell's statement at the conclusion of #COP29: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
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La organización de la ONU para la infancia (Unicef) prevé una infancia para 2050 en la que los niños y las niñas se van a ver afectados por tres fuerzas globales: el cambio demográfico, la crisis climática y el impacto de las tecnologías.
efe.com/mundo/2024-1...
efe.com/mundo/2024-1...
Unicef pronostica para infancia un futuro
Unicef prevé una infancia para 2050 afectada por tres fuerzas globales: cambio demográfico, crisis climática e impacto de las tecnologías.
efe.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:41 AM
La organización de la ONU para la infancia (Unicef) prevé una infancia para 2050 en la que los niños y las niñas se van a ver afectados por tres fuerzas globales: el cambio demográfico, la crisis climática y el impacto de las tecnologías.
efe.com/mundo/2024-1...
efe.com/mundo/2024-1...
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Eight times more children will face extreme heatwaves by 2050s, Unicef says
Eight times more children will face extreme heatwaves by 2050s, Unicef says
Without action on climate crisis, far greater numbers will also experience floods, wildfires and droughts, according to report
Eight times as many children around the world will be exposed to extreme heatwaves in the 2050s, and three times as many will…
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November 20, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Eight times more children will face extreme heatwaves by 2050s, Unicef says
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The future of childhood hangs in the balance, threatened by demographic change, climate and environmental crises, and breakthrough technologies.
UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2024 report warns urgent action is needed now to safeguard tomorrow’s young people.
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2024 report warns urgent action is needed now to safeguard tomorrow’s young people.
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
November 20, 2024 at 11:13 AM
The future of childhood hangs in the balance, threatened by demographic change, climate and environmental crises, and breakthrough technologies.
UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2024 report warns urgent action is needed now to safeguard tomorrow’s young people.
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2024 report warns urgent action is needed now to safeguard tomorrow’s young people.
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
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'Children are still forgotten. We need to be put at the center of climate action'.
Child and young delegates shared their stories today at a press conference at #COP29.
Follow the session here: unfccc-events.azureedge.net/COP29_104700...
Child and young delegates shared their stories today at a press conference at #COP29.
Follow the session here: unfccc-events.azureedge.net/COP29_104700...
November 18, 2024 at 4:40 PM
'Children are still forgotten. We need to be put at the center of climate action'.
Child and young delegates shared their stories today at a press conference at #COP29.
Follow the session here: unfccc-events.azureedge.net/COP29_104700...
Child and young delegates shared their stories today at a press conference at #COP29.
Follow the session here: unfccc-events.azureedge.net/COP29_104700...