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Our hearts are with children and families across the Philippines as Typhoons Kalmaegi and Fung-wong bring flooding, landslides and mass evacuations.
UNICEF is monitoring the situation and stands ready to support local partners to deliver urgent care and protection for children.
UNICEF is monitoring the situation and stands ready to support local partners to deliver urgent care and protection for children.
November 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Our hearts are with children and families across the Philippines as Typhoons Kalmaegi and Fung-wong bring flooding, landslides and mass evacuations.
UNICEF is monitoring the situation and stands ready to support local partners to deliver urgent care and protection for children.
UNICEF is monitoring the situation and stands ready to support local partners to deliver urgent care and protection for children.
Our thoughts are with the communities impacted by the devastating effects of #HurricaneMelissa across the Caribbean.
We’ll continue to monitor the situation closely and are ready with pre-positioned lifesaving supplies to respond to the urgent needs of children and their communities.
We’ll continue to monitor the situation closely and are ready with pre-positioned lifesaving supplies to respond to the urgent needs of children and their communities.
October 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Our thoughts are with the communities impacted by the devastating effects of #HurricaneMelissa across the Caribbean.
We’ll continue to monitor the situation closely and are ready with pre-positioned lifesaving supplies to respond to the urgent needs of children and their communities.
We’ll continue to monitor the situation closely and are ready with pre-positioned lifesaving supplies to respond to the urgent needs of children and their communities.
"The news of an imminent ceasefire brings a much-needed, long-overdue glimmer of hope for them and their families. This hope must be met with immediate, urgent action."
https://unicef.au/4q3fweI
https://unicef.au/4q3fweI
Statement by UNICEF Deputy Spokesperson Ricardo Pires
"We’re Tired of War": Gaza's children speak out as ceasefire offers a glimmer of hope
unicef.au
October 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
"The news of an imminent ceasefire brings a much-needed, long-overdue glimmer of hope for them and their families. This hope must be met with immediate, urgent action."
https://unicef.au/4q3fweI
https://unicef.au/4q3fweI
Today’s ceasefire announcement is a fragile but vital glimmer of hope – for the children of Gaza, and for the hostages and their families in Israel.
Once in place, it must open the way for full humanitarian access and mark the first step on a long road toward recovery and peace.
Once in place, it must open the way for full humanitarian access and mark the first step on a long road toward recovery and peace.
October 10, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Today’s ceasefire announcement is a fragile but vital glimmer of hope – for the children of Gaza, and for the hostages and their families in Israel.
Once in place, it must open the way for full humanitarian access and mark the first step on a long road toward recovery and peace.
Once in place, it must open the way for full humanitarian access and mark the first step on a long road toward recovery and peace.
Humanitarian workers bring food, water, health care & hope to children in conflict.
Too often, they pay with their lives.
UNICEF Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s leadership in launching the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel at the UN yesterday.
#NotATarget
Too often, they pay with their lives.
UNICEF Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s leadership in launching the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel at the UN yesterday.
#NotATarget
September 22, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Humanitarian workers bring food, water, health care & hope to children in conflict.
Too often, they pay with their lives.
UNICEF Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s leadership in launching the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel at the UN yesterday.
#NotATarget
Too often, they pay with their lives.
UNICEF Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s leadership in launching the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel at the UN yesterday.
#NotATarget
All around the world, children are growing up in war and conflict. Children and young people are caught in the crossfire, exposed to trauma and unable to access essential services like health care and education.
No matter who they are or where they live, every child deserves peace.
No matter who they are or where they live, every child deserves peace.
September 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
All around the world, children are growing up in war and conflict. Children and young people are caught in the crossfire, exposed to trauma and unable to access essential services like health care and education.
No matter who they are or where they live, every child deserves peace.
No matter who they are or where they live, every child deserves peace.
After almost two years of unrelenting war, more than 450,000 children in Gaza City are at risk with the escalation of the military offensive.
The violence must stop. Children in Gaza need an immediate and sustained ceasefire.
Read our full statement: https://unicef.au/3VjX43r
The violence must stop. Children in Gaza need an immediate and sustained ceasefire.
Read our full statement: https://unicef.au/3VjX43r
September 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
After almost two years of unrelenting war, more than 450,000 children in Gaza City are at risk with the escalation of the military offensive.
The violence must stop. Children in Gaza need an immediate and sustained ceasefire.
Read our full statement: https://unicef.au/3VjX43r
The violence must stop. Children in Gaza need an immediate and sustained ceasefire.
Read our full statement: https://unicef.au/3VjX43r
Really positive to see this announcement from @AnikaWells to take action on #nudify apps, acknowledging the growing impacts that #AI is having on Aussie children. (1/2)
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minister.infrastructure.gov.au/wells/media-...
minister.infrastructure.gov.au
September 3, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Really positive to see this announcement from @AnikaWells to take action on #nudify apps, acknowledging the growing impacts that #AI is having on Aussie children. (1/2)
minister.infrastructure.gov.au/wells/media-...
minister.infrastructure.gov.au/wells/media-...
Our hearts are with the children and families affected by the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.
UNICEF is on the ground, coordinating with local partners to assess the impact & determine how best to respond to the urgent needs of children, families & communities.
UNICEF is on the ground, coordinating with local partners to assess the impact & determine how best to respond to the urgent needs of children, families & communities.
September 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Our hearts are with the children and families affected by the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.
UNICEF is on the ground, coordinating with local partners to assess the impact & determine how best to respond to the urgent needs of children, families & communities.
UNICEF is on the ground, coordinating with local partners to assess the impact & determine how best to respond to the urgent needs of children, families & communities.
It’s Wear It Purple Day, and we're celebrating all rainbow young people! 🏳️🌈 💜
No matter who they are or who they love, LGBTQIA+ youth deserve to be able to share their voices and dream big. Because all young people should feel safe, included, and empowered 💜
No matter who they are or who they love, LGBTQIA+ youth deserve to be able to share their voices and dream big. Because all young people should feel safe, included, and empowered 💜
August 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM
It’s Wear It Purple Day, and we're celebrating all rainbow young people! 🏳️🌈 💜
No matter who they are or who they love, LGBTQIA+ youth deserve to be able to share their voices and dream big. Because all young people should feel safe, included, and empowered 💜
No matter who they are or who they love, LGBTQIA+ youth deserve to be able to share their voices and dream big. Because all young people should feel safe, included, and empowered 💜
For the first time, famine has been officially confirmed in Gaza. According to the UN’s IPC, conditions in Gaza City meet the threshold for a formal famine classification.
UNICEF is doing everything possible to save lives.
Read our full statement: https://unicef.au/3JlEDJ1
UNICEF is doing everything possible to save lives.
Read our full statement: https://unicef.au/3JlEDJ1
August 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
For the first time, famine has been officially confirmed in Gaza. According to the UN’s IPC, conditions in Gaza City meet the threshold for a formal famine classification.
UNICEF is doing everything possible to save lives.
Read our full statement: https://unicef.au/3JlEDJ1
UNICEF is doing everything possible to save lives.
Read our full statement: https://unicef.au/3JlEDJ1
The endorsement of a national register of childcare workers from education ministers around the country is a promising step toward a more transparent and accountable ECEC system that ensures children are safe and supported in the environments where they learn and grow.
https://unicef.au/45LSqjk
https://unicef.au/45LSqjk
Childcare safety announcements by Education Ministers | UNICEF Australia
UNICEF Australia commends the commitment of Education Ministers for the range of measures agreed to protect children in childcare settings.
www.unicef.org.au
August 22, 2025 at 5:41 AM
The endorsement of a national register of childcare workers from education ministers around the country is a promising step toward a more transparent and accountable ECEC system that ensures children are safe and supported in the environments where they learn and grow.
https://unicef.au/45LSqjk
https://unicef.au/45LSqjk
There has never been a more dangerous time to be a humanitarian worker – with over 400 aid workers killed, kidnapped or injured in 2025 alone. We honour those who have lost their lives and recognise the strength it takes to keep showing up for children and communities in crisis, no matter what. #WHD
August 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
There has never been a more dangerous time to be a humanitarian worker – with over 400 aid workers killed, kidnapped or injured in 2025 alone. We honour those who have lost their lives and recognise the strength it takes to keep showing up for children and communities in crisis, no matter what. #WHD
Today’s agreement by the Attorneys-General is a vital step toward stronger, more consistent protections for children across Australia. (1/2)
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www.ag.gov.au
August 15, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Today’s agreement by the Attorneys-General is a vital step toward stronger, more consistent protections for children across Australia. (1/2)
www.ag.gov.au/sites/defaul...
www.ag.gov.au/sites/defaul...
UNICEF Australia thanks the Australian Government for committing an additional $5 million to support our lifesaving work in #Gaza.
These funds will help our teams on the ground distribute timely and critical nutritional support for children amid catastrophic humanitarian conditions.
These funds will help our teams on the ground distribute timely and critical nutritional support for children amid catastrophic humanitarian conditions.
August 4, 2025 at 1:39 AM
UNICEF Australia thanks the Australian Government for committing an additional $5 million to support our lifesaving work in #Gaza.
These funds will help our teams on the ground distribute timely and critical nutritional support for children amid catastrophic humanitarian conditions.
These funds will help our teams on the ground distribute timely and critical nutritional support for children amid catastrophic humanitarian conditions.
This week is #NAIDOCWeek. We celebrate the powerful contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, as well as their voices and leadership that continue to shape and strengthen our work.
#NAIDOC2025 #NAIDOCWeek #StrengthVisionLegacy
#NAIDOC2025 #NAIDOCWeek #StrengthVisionLegacy
July 7, 2025 at 1:45 AM
This week is #NAIDOCWeek. We celebrate the powerful contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, as well as their voices and leadership that continue to shape and strengthen our work.
#NAIDOC2025 #NAIDOCWeek #StrengthVisionLegacy
#NAIDOC2025 #NAIDOCWeek #StrengthVisionLegacy
"This weekend’s surge in violence across the Middle East signals a dangerous escalation. Children are once again paying the ultimate price."
Read the full statement from UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell: unicef.au/4l0P8yK
Read the full statement from UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell: unicef.au/4l0P8yK
Children are paying the ultimate price amid escalating violence in the Middle East
UNICEF: This weekend’s surge in violence across the Middle East signals a dangerous escalation, and children are once again paying the ultimate price.
unicef.au
June 16, 2025 at 1:41 AM
"This weekend’s surge in violence across the Middle East signals a dangerous escalation. Children are once again paying the ultimate price."
Read the full statement from UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell: unicef.au/4l0P8yK
Read the full statement from UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell: unicef.au/4l0P8yK
UNICEF Australia thanks the Australian Government for today's announcement of an additional $5 million to support our lifesaving work for children in Gaza. This funding will help UNICEF provide 2.9 million rations of nutritional support, enough to meet the needs of 8,000 children for four months.
June 13, 2025 at 4:16 AM
UNICEF Australia thanks the Australian Government for today's announcement of an additional $5 million to support our lifesaving work for children in Gaza. This funding will help UNICEF provide 2.9 million rations of nutritional support, enough to meet the needs of 8,000 children for four months.
"In a 72-hour period this weekend, images from two horrific attacks provide yet more evidence of the unconscionable cost of this ruthless war on children in the Gaza Strip."
Read the full statement here: bit.ly/4kfDaS4
Read the full statement here: bit.ly/4kfDaS4
‘Unimaginable horrors’: over 50,000 children reportedly killed or injured in the Gaza Strip
UNICEF: Two horrific attacks in a 72-hour period provide yet more evidence of the unconscionable cost of this ruthless war on children in the Gaza Strip.
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May 28, 2025 at 12:28 AM
"In a 72-hour period this weekend, images from two horrific attacks provide yet more evidence of the unconscionable cost of this ruthless war on children in the Gaza Strip."
Read the full statement here: bit.ly/4kfDaS4
Read the full statement here: bit.ly/4kfDaS4
Reconciliation Week is a time for all of us to reflect on First Nations’ histories, cultures, and achievements, building bridges between the past, present, and future by learning, acting, and sharing.
Here are some of the things we can do this week, and every week.
#NRW2025
Here are some of the things we can do this week, and every week.
#NRW2025
May 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Reconciliation Week is a time for all of us to reflect on First Nations’ histories, cultures, and achievements, building bridges between the past, present, and future by learning, acting, and sharing.
Here are some of the things we can do this week, and every week.
#NRW2025
Here are some of the things we can do this week, and every week.
#NRW2025
Our thoughts are with children and families affected by the devastating floods in the NSW Mid North Coast, and all the first responders and local organisations working tirelessly and selflessly to save communities and lives.
May 22, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Our thoughts are with children and families affected by the devastating floods in the NSW Mid North Coast, and all the first responders and local organisations working tirelessly and selflessly to save communities and lives.
UNICEF is stepping up support to the Government of Papua New Guinea to ensure every child is vaccinated following the detection of poliovirus.
Read more here: bit.ly/4j7AKmW
Read more here: bit.ly/4j7AKmW
Children at risk as poliovirus confirmed in Papua New Guinea
Children at risk as poliovirus confirmed in Papua New Guinea
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May 16, 2025 at 2:57 AM
UNICEF is stepping up support to the Government of Papua New Guinea to ensure every child is vaccinated following the detection of poliovirus.
Read more here: bit.ly/4j7AKmW
Read more here: bit.ly/4j7AKmW
Two recent ABC investigations into the treatment of children in childcare and residential settings reveal deeply troubling failures in Australia’s systems meant to protect children. UNICEF Australia is calling for coordinated national action. Read more here: bit.ly/3GSMlsE
Statement on child protection inside childcare and residential systems
UNICEF Australia calls for coordinated national action following reports of child protection breaches inside childcare and residential systems.
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May 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Two recent ABC investigations into the treatment of children in childcare and residential settings reveal deeply troubling failures in Australia’s systems meant to protect children. UNICEF Australia is calling for coordinated national action. Read more here: bit.ly/3GSMlsE
Populations across the Gaza Strip are at risk of famine as fighting has surged again, border crossings are still closed, and food is dangerously scarce.
Read our joint statement with WFP here: bit.ly/4jMr0jf
Read our joint statement with WFP here: bit.ly/4jMr0jf
Populations across Gaza are at risk of famine as fighting has surged again and food is scarce.
Populations across the Gaza Strip are at risk of famine as fighting has surged again, border crossings are still closed, and food is dangerously scarce.
bit.ly
May 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Populations across the Gaza Strip are at risk of famine as fighting has surged again, border crossings are still closed, and food is dangerously scarce.
Read our joint statement with WFP here: bit.ly/4jMr0jf
Read our joint statement with WFP here: bit.ly/4jMr0jf
Working alongside local partners, we’re driving the inclusion of STEM teaching and learning in Thailand’s education system. We’re making sure that schools have the resources they need to support students and give them the tools they need to take charge of their own learning.
April 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Working alongside local partners, we’re driving the inclusion of STEM teaching and learning in Thailand’s education system. We’re making sure that schools have the resources they need to support students and give them the tools they need to take charge of their own learning.