In Sri Lanka, Cyclone Ditwah has triggered widespread floods and deadly landfalls - devastating lives and property. In a crisis like this, children are among the most vulnerable, facing risks to their health, safety and education as essential services are severely disrupted. UNICEF is on the ground working closely with national authorities to support affected children and their families with water, nutrition, education and psychosocial services.
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UNICEF saves children’s lives, defends their rights, and helps them fulfill their potential. We never give up 🌎.
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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.
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https://www.unicef.org/
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- 1946
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- Child Survival and Early Childhood Development, Basic Education and Gender Equality, Child Protection, Policy Advocacy and Partnerships, Humanitarian response, Supply and Logistics, Research and analysis, Development, and Innovation
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Children and adolescents living with HIV continue to be left behind in access to early diagnosis, life-saving treatment and care. Funding cuts could reverse decades of progress, further threatening their rights to health. With commitment, shared responsibility and sustained investment from governments and partners, we can and must deliver on the promise of a future free from HIV #ForEveryChild. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxNg6qvB #WorldAIDSDay
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Sana, 11, loves school and is happy to be studying and becoming friends with other children in a UNICEF-supported learning space. Three months ago, the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan turned their lives upside down. UNICEF continues to support children like Sana with the essentials they need to keep learning. Donate now to join us in helping them: https://lnkd.in/gp3fuNXH
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Motaz, 11 months, is Rowa’s only child. In early November, Rowa learned that he was suffering from malnutrition. Since then, Motaz has been receiving support at a UNICEF-supported nutrition treatment point in Gaza City. Even amid the current ceasefire, mothers and children continue to struggle to access nutritious food. Prices remain very high, and many families have no financial means to buy even basic items. “He had the flu last week – all the children around here are sick. Even now, despite the ceasefire, daily life is still incredibly difficult,” says Rowa. UNICEF remains committed to reaching these families with life-saving nutrition support and protecting the health of children and their mothers.
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A caring father and a cash transfer programme are helping 10-year-old Ompfuna in South Africa to continue dreaming of a better future. Ending child poverty is not optional — it’s our shared imperative #ForEveryChild.
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Unwanted messages. Pressure for photos. Threats and harassment. Many adolescent girls face digital violence every time they go online. That’s why girls like Kolap and Romdoul* from Cambodia are learning to protect themselves through UNICEF-supported online safety classes. This is how they’re taking back their digital spaces. #16Days #NoExcuse *Names have been changed
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High levels of malnutrition continue to endanger children’s lives in the Gaza Strip. Nutrition screenings conducted by UNICEF and partners identified almost 9,300 children under 5 years of age with acute malnutrition in October, down from 11,746 children in September and 14,363 children in August. While this downward trend demonstrates progress in treating and preventing acute malnutrition among children in Gaza, October still marks one of the highest monthly admissions rates on record, and is nearly five times higher than in February 2025, during the previous ceasefire. As winter weather sets in, thousands of displaced families remain in makeshift shelters without warm clothes, blankets or protection from the elements, while heavy rains have washed waste and sewage through floodwaters and into populated areas. With poor sanitation, overcrowding and limited access to safe water, disease spreads rapidly and disproportionately affects young children. The combination of malnutrition and disease is especially lethal: each condition accelerates and worsens the other. Cold temperatures also dramatically increase the body’s energy needs, putting malnourished children, who lack fat and muscle reserves, at severe risk of hypothermia. UNICEF is on the ground and responding, but the safe, rapid and unimpeded movement of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip is critical. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gzm5MWdf
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Did you know that many of UNICEF's programmes for children in health, nutrition, education, and emergency response are made possible through small contributions, that, combined can make a life-changing impact? Today, we’re celebrating an extraordinary milestone: more than $40 million AUD (apx. $25.7M USD) raised since 1991 through our longstanding partnership with Qantas and the Change for Good programme. Thanks to the generosity of Qantas passengers who donate their spare change inflight, at the airport or online with points, and the dedication of cabin crew who make this possible, these contributions have helped support UNICEF's essential work. Together, we will continue building a brighter future for every child. With UNICEF Australia
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Funding cuts in a Rohingya refugee camp meant that classes stopped for Kulsum, 14. Thankfully, classes were restored for her, but +150,000 children are still out. This #WorldChildrensDay, UNICEF is calling for urgent action: Invest in children. Children's futures depend on it. #EndChildPoverty → https://lnkd.in/gRgNAaEE
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“I am humbled by the drive, resilience and passion of the children and young people I met today who are fighting for change at an early age and having a say in their future. They are truly inspirational and have conquered many challenges to be where they are today. Their journey is an important reminder that we must continue investing in children and young people.” – Sir David Beckham, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. During his visit to India, Sir David Beckham met young changemakers making a real difference around them, including nine-year-old Tirth, a waste compost champion. He also met 12-year-old Khushi and ten-year-old Rohit, children from some of the most vulnerable communities, for whom football has brought confidence, new skills and a sense of joy and belonging. Their stories show what children and young people can achieve when they are supported and given the chance to lead. UNICEF is working with communities and partners to ensure every child and young person can fulfil their potential and follow their dreams.
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