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Turning pain into purpose 💙 Polio survivors like Apelo in DR Congo are also protectors. Fueled by her lived experience, Apelo is helping parents learn about the importance of vaccinating their children. unicef.link/3TQU5yv

“The message was loud and clear - children in Bukavu need peace.” UNICEF’s Lucia Elmi reflects on UNICEF’s response amid the ongoing conflict in eastern DR Congo and what children really need.

Vaccinating 18.2 million children in 5 days? Mission accepted! In Mozambique, a vaccination campaign set out to protect millions of children from polio. Here’s how UNICEF and partners teamed up with social mobilizers, recorders and vaccinators to make it happen. #EndPolio

🔴 Hunger is widespread in Gaza and people are dying. 🔴 Deadly malnutrition among children is reaching catastrophic levels. 🔴 Food is dangerously scarce, and clean water is below emergency levels . 🔴 Aid is severely restricted and dangerous to access. This is a man-made…

Another nighttime attack in #Kyiv. "My hands started shaking," recalls Bella, who sheltered in the metro. "We heard loud explosions and realised they were very close. Smoke started coming into the station. We couldn’t leave because there was fire at the exit," said her mother.

Violence involving civilians seeking humanitarian aid is completely unacceptable.

Clean water = health Vy, 10, is drinking water from a UNICEF-supported rainwater harvesting filter system in Viet Nam. This climate-resilient technology transforms rainwater into safe water for daily use, which means children can stay healthy and keep learning.

After an explosive device injured him near his home in Ukraine, 13-year-old Nazar is not only learning to walk again, he’s also learning to heal from mental scars. This is how UNICEF and partners are supporting him through his recovery.

At 15, girls in Viet Nam are breaking barriers and chasing dreams. Here’s what growing up looks like through their eyes. #GirlGoals unicef.link/46kfmbq

Seema was once unsure how to feed her children a healthy and balanced diet. In Pakistan, where more than 1 in 3 children live in severe child food poverty, UNICEF-supported nutrition counselling is empowering mothers to provide their children with nutritious, sustainable diets.

“Children who survive the war in Gaza will be forever affected by the deprivation and exposure to traumatic events they have experienced.” Full remarks by @‌unicefchief on the humanitarian situation for children in Gaza: unicef.link/3TLYnHx

Reports of #children killed and injured in clashes in As-Sweida and airstrikes on Damascus that endangered the lives of civilians, including children, are painful reminders of the ongoing risks facing children. Calm must be restored. #Peace, #safety, and #stability are needed…

Conflict has displaced over 7 million people in DR Congo. Watch to find out what's needed for children. 🔊

We’re failing Gaza’s children. Seen through their eyes, our failure is a betrayal of their right to be children. History will judge this harshly. So will the children. We call for a ceasefire in Gaza, protection of children and release of all hostages.👇 unicef.org/press-releases…

Are you with us? #ForEveryChild, climate action.

In Kenya, families like Agnes and Daniel’s are learning how to support their children’s well-being, together. This is how, with support from UNICEF and partners, they’re gaining practical guidance to create safe and nurturing homes. unicef.link/4lCtfWY

At least 35 children have reportedly been killed in attacks in communities in North Kordofan State, Sudan. “No child should ever experience such horrors. Violence against children is unconscionable and must end now.” - @unicefchief Full statement ⬇️ unicef.org/press-releases…

UNICEF condemns the horrific attacks in Sudan’s North Kordofan State over the weekend that reportedly killed more than 450 civilians, including 35 children and two pregnant women. Violence against children is unconscionable. It must end! My statement👇 unicef.org/press-releases…

When young people aren’t given the chance to learn, create & share, it’s not just their future at risk — it’s their whole community’s. Youth skills build belonging, purpose & a better future. And every young person deserves that chance. #YouthSkillsDay

Empowered children empower the world. Parents: 💙help your child find their voice 💙build their confidence 💙teach them about their rights Join the #Smurfs, @UN and @‌UNICEF and #ActNow to create a better world #ForEveryChild. Visit un.org/en/actnow/smur…