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Children and young people are living the climate crisis.
But are leaders doing enough?
Your voice matters! Take our latest poll to contribute to the official COP31 Global Youth Statement 👉 bit.ly/WA-COP31
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U-Report is UNICEF’s community for young people, by young people where they speak up, get informed and take action. Your voice matters.
- Maria from Lebanon up on why climate action must protect children and young people today, not only in the future. Take our COP31 poll and tell us what changes you want to see 👉 bit.ly/WA-COP31 #YourVoiceMatters
00:00 - What does hope look like in times of crisis? In Haiti, it looks like young people showing up every day. Listening. Creating safe spaces. Helping children express what they’ve lived through. For Joseph, it’s knowing that even small actions can bring light into difficult moments.
- Maju, 17, a member of @UNICEF’s Global Girl Leaders Advisory Group, grew up in a region in Colombia where girls in rural communities face violence, inequality and barriers that often go unseen.
This week, she spoke at UNICEF’s Executive Board session, calling on leaders to make girls’ participation safe, meaningful and impossible to ignore. #GirlGoals
- From growing up in a remote part of Peru affected by violence to studying engineering in one of the country's best universities, Merlyn’s story shows what happens when children and families get the support they need.
Today, he called on leaders at @UNICEF's Executive Board Meeting to invest in children, listen to young people and support rural communities.
- In times of crisis and conflict, education is a lifeline for children. Anna, 20, from Ukraine shares the reality facing children like Mariia, 10, who has only known school in wartime. @UNICEF and partners continue to respond to the needs of children and families in the country.
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On the #DayOfTheAfricanChild we celebrate the voices &leadership of children and young people. Our responsibility is to listen & create the space for their voices to be heard. Together, we can ensure that children and young people are the heart of shaping a better future for all.
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At #FragilityForum, global leaders are discussing sustainable jobs and livelihoods in FCV contexts. We asked migrant and refugee youth what it takes to access dignified work and build brighter futures. Their voices must be part of the conversation. @UNICEF @MYCPofficial
00:00 - Interviews are scary. Here's how you can prepare. In the second edition of Classroom to Career, we share practical advice for young people interested in a career within the development sector. Plus: current UN internships and entry-level opportunities.
- Vanessa, 22, from Uganda, knows children and young people already understand the climate crisis. Now, they need platforms to help them be heard. Send “COP31” to us in a DM and take the U-Report poll 👉 bit.ly/WA-COP31
00:00 - What support do children and young people need to take climate action? Share what matters most and help shape the COP31 Global Youth Statement. Your voice matters! Send COP31 in a Direct Message to us to take the poll now 👉 bit.ly/WA-COP31
- What do children and young people need to face the climate crisis? For @UNICEF Youth Advocate Francisco, the answer is clear: education that gives them the tools to defend their rights and lead change. Now it’s your turn. Take our COP31 poll today 👉 bit.ly/WA-COP31
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