The latest analysis of food insecurity and malnutrition in Sudan shows stark contrasts along conflict lines. In areas where violence has subsided – allowing humanitarian access and market recovery – food security has begun to improve. But in conflict-hit locations that have been largely cut off from humanitarian assistance or under siege, famine has now taken hold. “The deadly combination of hunger, disease and displacement is placing millions of children at risk,” said Lucia Elmi, UNICEF Director of Emergency Operations. “Among them, girls often bear the brunt facing increased risks of malnutrition, gender-based violence, and being pulled out of school. Therapeutic food, safe water, and essential medicines and health services can save lives, but only if we can reach children in time. We urgently need parties to abide by their obligations under international law and to provide humanitarian actors with safe, timely and unhindered access to children.” FAO, WFP and UNICEF call for an end to hostilities and safe, unimpeded and sustained humanitarian access, which is urgently needed to prevent further loss of life and protect livelihoods. Details: https://lnkd.in/gky4dwpi
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Yana, 14, stands near her home in Ukraine, which was heavily damaged during the early days of the war. Conflict, violence and climate change are putting children’s lives and futures at risk. World leaders have committed to protecting the rights of every child. Now is the time to turn their commitments into action. #WorldChildrensDay
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Your child may never say they’re experiencing cyberbullying, even when they’re hurting. Not because they don’t trust you, but because they may not know how to talk about it. That’s why recognising the signs and knowing how to open the conversation is so important. If you’re not sure where to start, this guide offers practical tips on what to look for and how to support your child with care. #OnMyMind
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To protect children and families in Gaza from the coming winter, UNICEF is currently distributing blankets and winter clothes to children and families. Children in Gaza have experienced unimaginable horrors for too long. The ceasefire must be sustained and respected - the rights of one million children depend on it.
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Thanks to a UNICEF-supported project in Ethiopia, eight-year-old Fima no longer walks miles to fetch water but instead can go to school and learn. Together, we can build a brighter, fairer, more inclusive world. #WorldChildrensDay
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Critical medical supplies are being delivered by UNICEF to hospitals across the Gaza Strip. UNICEF's Tess Ingram outlines how these supplies will benefit children, especially newborn babies, many of whom are preterm or underweight. Children in Gaza need a ceasefire that’s sustained and respected and aid at scale so they can continue accessing the critical services they need.
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Ending polio and helping children survive and thrive means making sure they have access to vaccines. That’s why every year, UNICEF procures and delivers 1 billion doses of polio vaccines around the world, to protect children from the disease. Amid global funding cuts, investments in polio campaigns and routine immunization are needed more than ever to ensure every child’s right to health. #WorldPolioDay
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Several days of torrential rains, storm surges and catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Melissa have impacted the lives of more than 700,000 children across the Caribbean. In Jamaica, where Melissa made landfall as a category 5 hurricane and destroyed homes and essential infrastructure, UNICEF is supporting the government to reach more than 284,000 children to address urgent nutrition needs, access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene including mental health support. In Haiti, UNICEF is deploying hygiene and emergency health kits, cash to households at risk and engaging communities. UNICEF is working with national authorities and partners in the affected countries to identify and quickly address the most urgent needs. Learn more and support our response: https://lnkd.in/gBrgJ84p
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In Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa has caused widespread damage and devastation. UNICEF is supporting the government to reach more than 284,000 children to address urgent nutrition needs, access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene including mental health support. Across the Caribbean, more than 700,000 children have been affected by heavy rains and catastrophic flooding. Your donation can help protect children and bring relief where it’s needed most: https://lnkd.in/gBrgJ84p
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“We had to flee Al Fasher because life was unbearable,” shares 12-year-old Muzdalifa. Amid escalating violence, an estimated 130,000 children in Al Fasher, Sudan, are at a high risk of grave rights violations, with reports of abduction, killing and maiming, and sexual violence. UNICEF calls for an immediate ceasefire for children and safe humanitarian access. This violence must end.