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Mohammad, 6, and his mother are happy to receive essential winter clothes from UNICEF and partners. This will help shield them from the cold temperatures in Gaza.
To keep families like theirs safe, the ceasefire must last and there needs to be a surge in aid.
To keep families like theirs safe, the ceasefire must last and there needs to be a surge in aid.
December 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Mohammad, 6, and his mother are happy to receive essential winter clothes from UNICEF and partners. This will help shield them from the cold temperatures in Gaza.
To keep families like theirs safe, the ceasefire must last and there needs to be a surge in aid.
To keep families like theirs safe, the ceasefire must last and there needs to be a surge in aid.
At 17, Mboie is getting her education back on track.
In Madagascar, many girls are married off young. Thanks to UNICEF’s LifeSkills programme, Mboie learned about her rights and persuaded her parents to support her education, letting her focus on her future. #GirlGoals
In Madagascar, many girls are married off young. Thanks to UNICEF’s LifeSkills programme, Mboie learned about her rights and persuaded her parents to support her education, letting her focus on her future. #GirlGoals
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
At 17, Mboie is getting her education back on track.
In Madagascar, many girls are married off young. Thanks to UNICEF’s LifeSkills programme, Mboie learned about her rights and persuaded her parents to support her education, letting her focus on her future. #GirlGoals
In Madagascar, many girls are married off young. Thanks to UNICEF’s LifeSkills programme, Mboie learned about her rights and persuaded her parents to support her education, letting her focus on her future. #GirlGoals
Children play and show off their works of art and crafts at a site for those internally displaced in Port Sudan.
Amid ongoing conflict, this UNICEF-supported child-friendly space promotes children’s well-being by helping them develop cognitive, emotional and social skills through guided play.
Amid ongoing conflict, this UNICEF-supported child-friendly space promotes children’s well-being by helping them develop cognitive, emotional and social skills through guided play.
December 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Children play and show off their works of art and crafts at a site for those internally displaced in Port Sudan.
Amid ongoing conflict, this UNICEF-supported child-friendly space promotes children’s well-being by helping them develop cognitive, emotional and social skills through guided play.
Amid ongoing conflict, this UNICEF-supported child-friendly space promotes children’s well-being by helping them develop cognitive, emotional and social skills through guided play.
From classrooms to communities, health workers in Ghana are ensuring girls like Rosemond, 13, receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and are not left behind in the fight against cervical cancer.
Learn more: https://unicef.link/3Ml2I49
Learn more: https://unicef.link/3Ml2I49
A gift that lasts a lifetime
From classrooms to communities, health workers in Ghana are ensuring no girl is left behind in the fight against cervical cancer.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
From classrooms to communities, health workers in Ghana are ensuring girls like Rosemond, 13, receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and are not left behind in the fight against cervical cancer.
Learn more: https://unicef.link/3Ml2I49
Learn more: https://unicef.link/3Ml2I49
The holidays can be full of joy, but with changing routines and extra pressure, they can feel overwhelming.
Here’s how to help your child feel safe and happy this season, while still finding a little time to take care of yourself. #OnMyMind
Here’s how to help your child feel safe and happy this season, while still finding a little time to take care of yourself. #OnMyMind
Handling the holidays
Experts share their tips for navigating the holidays with your children
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December 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The holidays can be full of joy, but with changing routines and extra pressure, they can feel overwhelming.
Here’s how to help your child feel safe and happy this season, while still finding a little time to take care of yourself. #OnMyMind
Here’s how to help your child feel safe and happy this season, while still finding a little time to take care of yourself. #OnMyMind
Tayba is relieved that her twins are benefitting from a UNICEF-supported nutrition programme in Tawila, Sudan.
She had given birth to them while fleeing from the violence in Al Fasher.
For children’s well-being, the violence in Sudan must end NOW.
She had given birth to them while fleeing from the violence in Al Fasher.
For children’s well-being, the violence in Sudan must end NOW.
December 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Tayba is relieved that her twins are benefitting from a UNICEF-supported nutrition programme in Tawila, Sudan.
She had given birth to them while fleeing from the violence in Al Fasher.
For children’s well-being, the violence in Sudan must end NOW.
She had given birth to them while fleeing from the violence in Al Fasher.
For children’s well-being, the violence in Sudan must end NOW.
Children who are forced to migrate because of conflict, poverty and climate change often face additional danger and discrimination on their journey.
This #MigrantsDay, share this message: every child - no matter who or where they are - has the right to all the support they need to thrive.
This #MigrantsDay, share this message: every child - no matter who or where they are - has the right to all the support they need to thrive.
December 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Children who are forced to migrate because of conflict, poverty and climate change often face additional danger and discrimination on their journey.
This #MigrantsDay, share this message: every child - no matter who or where they are - has the right to all the support they need to thrive.
This #MigrantsDay, share this message: every child - no matter who or where they are - has the right to all the support they need to thrive.
A healthy body image starts at home.
Here’s how you can help your teen feel comfortable in their own skin. #OnMyMind
Here’s how you can help your teen feel comfortable in their own skin. #OnMyMind
Teens and body image
How to help teens navigate feelings around their changing bodies
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December 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A healthy body image starts at home.
Here’s how you can help your teen feel comfortable in their own skin. #OnMyMind
Here’s how you can help your teen feel comfortable in their own skin. #OnMyMind
Hanan and her one-year-old son, Moataz, have been receiving treatment for malnutrition at a UNICEF-supported centre in Gaza.
Malnutrition remains a severe concern for pregnant mothers and young children.
Critical supplies must be allowed in at scale for their health and well-being.
Malnutrition remains a severe concern for pregnant mothers and young children.
Critical supplies must be allowed in at scale for their health and well-being.
December 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Hanan and her one-year-old son, Moataz, have been receiving treatment for malnutrition at a UNICEF-supported centre in Gaza.
Malnutrition remains a severe concern for pregnant mothers and young children.
Critical supplies must be allowed in at scale for their health and well-being.
Malnutrition remains a severe concern for pregnant mothers and young children.
Critical supplies must be allowed in at scale for their health and well-being.
UNICEF is deeply alarmed by the rapid escalation of hostilities in South Kivu, eastern DRC, which has forced hundreds of thousands of children and families to flee for safety.
Children must never pay the price of conflict. www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Children must never pay the price of conflict. www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Statement by UNICEF on children displaced by escalating violence in eastern DRC
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December 14, 2025 at 1:24 AM
UNICEF is deeply alarmed by the rapid escalation of hostilities in South Kivu, eastern DRC, which has forced hundreds of thousands of children and families to flee for safety.
Children must never pay the price of conflict. www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Children must never pay the price of conflict. www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Shymuli, 17, from Bangladesh, worked as a domestic helper to support her family.
Thanks to Nasima, a UNICEF-supported community mobilizer, she now goes to school and plays football while gaining confidence and standing up for herself and others. #GirlGoals
Thanks to Nasima, a UNICEF-supported community mobilizer, she now goes to school and plays football while gaining confidence and standing up for herself and others. #GirlGoals
Scoring against the odds
In Bangladesh, the Sports for Development programme is helping girls break barriers and challenge harmful social norms
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December 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Shymuli, 17, from Bangladesh, worked as a domestic helper to support her family.
Thanks to Nasima, a UNICEF-supported community mobilizer, she now goes to school and plays football while gaining confidence and standing up for herself and others. #GirlGoals
Thanks to Nasima, a UNICEF-supported community mobilizer, she now goes to school and plays football while gaining confidence and standing up for herself and others. #GirlGoals
While Cyclone Ditwah has devastated children’s lives in Sri Lanka, UNICEF and partners are stepping in to provide relief with supplies to play and learn in safety centres across the country.
Donate to join us in supporting children: https://unicef.link/4iQGYt5
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© UNICEF/Jayasuriya
Donate to join us in supporting children: https://unicef.link/4iQGYt5
© UNICEF/Sugath
© UNICEF/Jayasuriya
December 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM
While Cyclone Ditwah has devastated children’s lives in Sri Lanka, UNICEF and partners are stepping in to provide relief with supplies to play and learn in safety centres across the country.
Donate to join us in supporting children: https://unicef.link/4iQGYt5
© UNICEF/Sugath
© UNICEF/Jayasuriya
Donate to join us in supporting children: https://unicef.link/4iQGYt5
© UNICEF/Sugath
© UNICEF/Jayasuriya
From Gaza to Sudan, DR Congo, Haiti, Ukraine and beyond, children continue to face crises while resources are diminishing.
UNICEF needs urgent and flexible funding to reach every child in need.
Learn more: https://unicef.link/4izh10K
UNICEF needs urgent and flexible funding to reach every child in need.
Learn more: https://unicef.link/4izh10K
UNICEF launches 2026 humanitarian appeal
Amid funding shortfalls, UNICEF and partners will continue to deliver, particularly for children at greatest risk
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December 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
From Gaza to Sudan, DR Congo, Haiti, Ukraine and beyond, children continue to face crises while resources are diminishing.
UNICEF needs urgent and flexible funding to reach every child in need.
Learn more: https://unicef.link/4izh10K
UNICEF needs urgent and flexible funding to reach every child in need.
Learn more: https://unicef.link/4izh10K
With heavy rains and cold winds, winters in Gaza are worsening unbearable living conditions for children and families.
Join Rawan Eleyan from UNICEF State of Palestine as she meets displaced families and outlines UNICEF's response.
Join Rawan Eleyan from UNICEF State of Palestine as she meets displaced families and outlines UNICEF's response.
December 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
With heavy rains and cold winds, winters in Gaza are worsening unbearable living conditions for children and families.
Join Rawan Eleyan from UNICEF State of Palestine as she meets displaced families and outlines UNICEF's response.
Join Rawan Eleyan from UNICEF State of Palestine as she meets displaced families and outlines UNICEF's response.
Every day, children wake up to a world shaped by choices they didn’t make.
Since 1946, UNICEF, with communities and partners, has championed the well-being of every child.
We remain committed to protecting all children, whoever they are, wherever they live. #ForEveryChild
Since 1946, UNICEF, with communities and partners, has championed the well-being of every child.
We remain committed to protecting all children, whoever they are, wherever they live. #ForEveryChild
December 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Every day, children wake up to a world shaped by choices they didn’t make.
Since 1946, UNICEF, with communities and partners, has championed the well-being of every child.
We remain committed to protecting all children, whoever they are, wherever they live. #ForEveryChild
Since 1946, UNICEF, with communities and partners, has championed the well-being of every child.
We remain committed to protecting all children, whoever they are, wherever they live. #ForEveryChild
As grave violations rise, humanitarian access shrinks, and funding is slashed, UNICEF and partners are faced with making impossible choices for children.
We call for collective action and investment to protect and support every child.
Learn more: https://unicef.link/4izh10K
We call for collective action and investment to protect and support every child.
Learn more: https://unicef.link/4izh10K
UNICEF launches 2026 humanitarian appeal
Amid funding shortfalls, UNICEF and partners will continue to deliver, particularly for children at greatest risk
unicef.link
December 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
As grave violations rise, humanitarian access shrinks, and funding is slashed, UNICEF and partners are faced with making impossible choices for children.
We call for collective action and investment to protect and support every child.
Learn more: https://unicef.link/4izh10K
We call for collective action and investment to protect and support every child.
Learn more: https://unicef.link/4izh10K
Maternal malnutrition and stress are taking a huge toll on mothers and children in Gaza.
UNICEF's Tess Ingram shares details, including about meeting mothers who are malnourished and have underweight newborns.
Details: https://unicef.link/4a7b2hF
UNICEF's Tess Ingram shares details, including about meeting mothers who are malnourished and have underweight newborns.
Details: https://unicef.link/4a7b2hF
December 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Maternal malnutrition and stress are taking a huge toll on mothers and children in Gaza.
UNICEF's Tess Ingram shares details, including about meeting mothers who are malnourished and have underweight newborns.
Details: https://unicef.link/4a7b2hF
UNICEF's Tess Ingram shares details, including about meeting mothers who are malnourished and have underweight newborns.
Details: https://unicef.link/4a7b2hF
Climate shocks, conflict and instability are putting millions of children at risk in South Sudan.
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell calls for urgent action and sustained investments for children in the world’s youngest country. www.unicef.org/press-releas...
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell calls for urgent action and sustained investments for children in the world’s youngest country. www.unicef.org/press-releas...
UNICEF Executive Director calls for urgent action and sustained investments for children in South Sudan
Climate shocks, conflict and instability are putting millions of children at risk across the world’s youngest nation
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December 6, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Climate shocks, conflict and instability are putting millions of children at risk in South Sudan.
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell calls for urgent action and sustained investments for children in the world’s youngest country. www.unicef.org/press-releas...
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell calls for urgent action and sustained investments for children in the world’s youngest country. www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Millions of children in Southeast Asia are facing the devastating impacts of relentless climate-related disasters.
When we fail to address the climate crisis with the urgency it demands, we are failing children.
Full remarks by UNICEF spokesperson, Ricardo Pires: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
When we fail to address the climate crisis with the urgency it demands, we are failing children.
Full remarks by UNICEF spokesperson, Ricardo Pires: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Millions of children in Southeast Asia affected by relentless climate-related disasters
This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Deputy Spokesperson Ricardo Pires – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
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December 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Millions of children in Southeast Asia are facing the devastating impacts of relentless climate-related disasters.
When we fail to address the climate crisis with the urgency it demands, we are failing children.
Full remarks by UNICEF spokesperson, Ricardo Pires: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
When we fail to address the climate crisis with the urgency it demands, we are failing children.
Full remarks by UNICEF spokesperson, Ricardo Pires: www.unicef.org/press-releas...
When girls feel safe in every space, online and offline, they can learn, express themselves and become who they want to be.
Safety is more than protection. It gives them the confidence to explore opportunities and realise their potential.
All spaces should be safe for every girl. #NoExcuse
Safety is more than protection. It gives them the confidence to explore opportunities and realise their potential.
All spaces should be safe for every girl. #NoExcuse
December 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
When girls feel safe in every space, online and offline, they can learn, express themselves and become who they want to be.
Safety is more than protection. It gives them the confidence to explore opportunities and realise their potential.
All spaces should be safe for every girl. #NoExcuse
Safety is more than protection. It gives them the confidence to explore opportunities and realise their potential.
All spaces should be safe for every girl. #NoExcuse
When we met Maxi, then 12 years old, he was training in para athletics three times a week, excelling in shot put and winning many medals.
He dreams of competing in the 2028 Olympic Games. Every child has the right to participate fully in their communities. #IDPD2025
He dreams of competing in the 2028 Olympic Games. Every child has the right to participate fully in their communities. #IDPD2025
December 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
When we met Maxi, then 12 years old, he was training in para athletics three times a week, excelling in shot put and winning many medals.
He dreams of competing in the 2028 Olympic Games. Every child has the right to participate fully in their communities. #IDPD2025
He dreams of competing in the 2028 Olympic Games. Every child has the right to participate fully in their communities. #IDPD2025
Cyclone Ditwah has left children across Sri Lanka facing an escalating humanitarian crisis.
UNICEF is scaling up life‑saving support - clean water, nutrition, psychosocial support and emergency education kits - but more funding is urgently needed.
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
UNICEF is scaling up life‑saving support - clean water, nutrition, psychosocial support and emergency education kits - but more funding is urgently needed.
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Over 275,000 children affected in Sri Lanka following devastating Cyclone
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December 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Cyclone Ditwah has left children across Sri Lanka facing an escalating humanitarian crisis.
UNICEF is scaling up life‑saving support - clean water, nutrition, psychosocial support and emergency education kits - but more funding is urgently needed.
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
UNICEF is scaling up life‑saving support - clean water, nutrition, psychosocial support and emergency education kits - but more funding is urgently needed.
www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Many adolescent girls face digital violence every time they go online.
Here’s how girls in Cambodia are reclaiming their digital spaces, thanks to UNICEF-supported online safety classes. #NoExcuse #16Days
Here’s how girls in Cambodia are reclaiming their digital spaces, thanks to UNICEF-supported online safety classes. #NoExcuse #16Days
Up against online predators, young people stay safe
Over 160,000 children in Cambodia have faced online sexual abuse and exploitation. With UNICEF support, youth are protecting themselves from cyber risks
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December 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
UNICEF is concerned that the outcome of #COP30 does not deliver the action necessary to keep 1.5C within reach.
We urge Parties to take urgent action to protect the world’s 2.4 billion children, including a transition away from fossil fuels. www.unicef.org/press-releas...
We urge Parties to take urgent action to protect the world’s 2.4 billion children, including a transition away from fossil fuels. www.unicef.org/press-releas...
Note to Correspondents: Conclusion of COP30
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November 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
UNICEF is concerned that the outcome of #COP30 does not deliver the action necessary to keep 1.5C within reach.
We urge Parties to take urgent action to protect the world’s 2.4 billion children, including a transition away from fossil fuels. www.unicef.org/press-releas...
We urge Parties to take urgent action to protect the world’s 2.4 billion children, including a transition away from fossil fuels. www.unicef.org/press-releas...
It’s #WorldChildrensDay, a day of action for children, by children.
What are children around you speaking up about? Tell us in the comments.
What are children around you speaking up about? Tell us in the comments.
November 20, 2025 at 9:54 AM
It’s #WorldChildrensDay, a day of action for children, by children.
What are children around you speaking up about? Tell us in the comments.
What are children around you speaking up about? Tell us in the comments.