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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to protect children's rights. We won't stop, #ForEveryChild.
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We are devastated by the killing of Raghad, 17, a UNICEF Youth Champion, on her way to sit her high school exam in Gaza. Â She believed in protecting children and dreamed of a better future. Â Our hearts are with her family. Â The endless killing of children must stop.
Children’s futures can’t wait. Governments and businesses must: ✔️ Reduce emissions. 🏫 Protect children and the services they rely on. 🗣️ Empower children and young people to be at the heart of climate decision-making. #ForEveryChild, a safe and healthy planet.
- “Our teams in Ituri have met children who have lost their mothers, and in some cases both parents, to Ebola," said @unicefchief. "Children are trying to make sense of the threat while surrounded by rumours and online misinformation.” More on UNICEF’s Ebola response in DR Congo
- Nearly half of the world's children - that's 1.1 billion - are now facing at least three overlapping climate hazards. The climate crisis is a child rights crisis. Learn more in UNICEF's latest Children's Climate Risk Report: unicef.link/4dZj5Pe
00:00 - “What if that drone will hit now? What if it will hit close to my child?” A question no parent should ever have to ask. @UNICEFLebanon's Maya Outayek shares what parenting looks like in a conflict. UNICEF is scaling up mental health and psychosocial support services for
00:00 - Mayaz, 19, fled the war in Sudan to neighbouring Chad with her family, where she has pursued her education against many challenges. Half of the world's children who are refugees come from only 4 countries - Sudan is one of them. #ThisWorldRefugeeDay, learn more about Mayaz and
- Your child isn’t “just playing.” They’re working through feelings they can’t yet put into words. Play helps children cope with stress, build confidence and feel close to you. Here’s why even a few minutes together can support their mental health.
- The ongoing Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is putting children at risk. UNICEF’s Francine Nchangu, our colleague on the ground, shares how access to water is helping make a difference from homes to health facilities. But the needs are immense. Additional flexible and timely
00:00 - “Since the ceasefire was announced in October 2025, 265 Palestinian children have been killed across Gaza. That is an absurd and devastating figure. During a period supposedly defined by restraint and protection, a child has been killed, on average, every single day for more than
- Drought + extreme heat + heatwaves This is the most widespread combination of climate hazards, endangering 296 million children worldwide. Our new report sheds light on the challenges and solutions #ForEveryChild: unicef.link/4dZj5Pe
- When children are given the right tools and support, more of their world opens up. For Stefan, 12, here’s how UNICEF-supported assistive technology is helping turn communication into participation - at home, in school and with friends.
- When a child feels safe, seen and loved, their brain grows differently. While for many parents bonding with their child comes naturally, for others it takes more time and effort. But the good news is that parenting skills can be learned at any stage.
