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“Gaza’s children are trying to recover their childhoods, to find some routine and stability in their young lives, which for too many have again been cut short. A ceasefire that does not protect children has failed them.” - UNICEF MENA's Edouard Beigbeder Full statement: https://unicef.link/4iajOOi

Dominga gives her daughter Ilenia, 4, a glass of safe drinking water in Guatemala. Through UNICEF-supported anticipatory actions, families are learning to identify early signs of acute malnutrition and adopt healthy habits to help protect children from climate-related risks and food insecurity.

“I know my rights and I will work to reach my goals.”  Here’s how 13-year-old Duretti* (name changed) from Ethiopia stood up against child marriage and returned to school to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. #GirlGoals

Across Sudan, children continue to face deadly violence after more than three years of conflict. Children must be protected wherever they are, at all times.  Details: https://unicef.link/3UD2QQP

Playing equals learning, and it's every child’s right. Sofia, 3, plays at a child development centre in Ecuador, where UNICEF is helping to improve water and sanitation services.

“Plastic can be reused or turned into other things, so it shouldn’t just be thrown away.” Elisa, 10, Equatorial Guinea. Elisa wants to make the world a better place for everyone and is one of 1,300 children at a UNICEF-supported programme learning and taking action for the environment.

“I’m not old enough to marry and I don’t want to abandon my studies.” At 16, Houdaybiyatou from Cameroon fought to stay in school. Today, she’s 19, training to become a doctor and showing her younger sisters what’s possible when girls get to choose their own path. #GirlGoals

Rachana, 17, from Nepal is proving that girls can lead the fight to end child marriage. As a facilitator in a UNICEF-supported programme, she’s helping girls build the skills and confidence to stay in school. Here’s how she has already helped stop three child marriages. #IDG2026 #GirlGoals

At 16, Theda from Cambodia thought marriage was the next step. Then a youth advocate helped her see another path.  Here’s how a UNICEF-supported programme helped Theda choose school and rethink her future. #IDG2026

UNICEF stands in solidarity with the children, adolescents and families affected by the earthquake that struck Panama’s Pacific coast on October 9, 2026. Full statement: https://unicef.link/4hNzZSV

Mariam, 14, had to drop out of school when she fled violence in South Kordofan, Sudan. But at a displacement camp, a UNICEF-supported learning centre is helping her catch up on her lessons as she dreams of becoming a doctor. For children’s dreams to come true, peace must become a reality in Sudan.

Over 347 million children are expected to face unusually wet or dry conditions linked to El Niño, increasing the risk of floods, droughts, malnutrition, disease and school disruptions. UNICEF is urging governments and partners to invest and act before needs escalate. https://unicef.link/3U5RKDL

“I love studying a lot,” says ten-year-old Aya as she returns to learning in Gaza. UNICEF is directly supporting more than 335,000 children across 203 learning centres. #ForEveryChild, education in safety.

Children in Lebanon are being pushed into hunger, out of education and into work. Four in five households in Lebanon are struggling to afford basic necessities as conflict compounds years of economic crisis. Learn more: https://unicef.link/4AHSO14

Despite the loss and devastation they’ve experienced, children in Gaza like Maryan, 10, are excited about learning, making new friends and returning to the classroom. UNICEF supports over 330,000 children in 200 learning spaces across Gaza. #ForEveryChild, education in safety.

Ending polio protects children today and builds stronger health systems for tomorrow. Sustained political commitments and investments from governments and donors are needed to give every child a chance at a healthy future. #UNGA

The future is made of the choices we make today. As world leaders meet at #UNGA, repeat after us: Choose a better, fairer and brighter future #ForEveryChild.

Around the world, humanitarian workers risk their lives to save and protect children, yet they face increasing attacks by warring parties. Join us in demanding concrete action from world leaders to protect humanitarian workers and their vital work for children. #UNGA

Drone strikes on two warehouses in Sudan, on 20 September destroyed  more than 330,000 learning materials in North Kordofan State, Sudan. Education supplies and facilities must be safeguarded to ensure children can fulfill their right to education.  Details: https://unicef.link/4ycTsCa

Despite extraordinary progress driven by cooperation and shared purpose, we face unprecedented backsliding on child rights, gender equality, international law and investment in children. World leaders at #UNGA: What kind of future will you choose to build for children?  https://unicef.link/4gsOOYy

#ForEveryChild, peace. Today and every day. #PeaceDay

In Nigeria, four-year-old Rukayya and 14-year-old Maryam are learning in classrooms designed to be safe, inclusive and resilient to climate-related challenges. With UNICEF’s support, children can play, ask questions and learn in classrooms better prepared for heat, floods and other climate shocks.

Grade 6 students in Khartoum State, Sudan, run happily to get their school day started. Located in an area that experienced intense fighting, this school sustained significant damage. UNICEF is supporting community-led rehabilitation efforts to restore safe learning environments for children.

It’s not just about willpower. Many social media features are designed to keep children scrolling and coming back for more. Here’s what parents need to know about how these features work and how to help children build healthier digital habits.

In an emergency, even a few minutes of play can give children a sense of safety and normalcy. Here’s how simple games and activities can help your child cope with stress and feel more secure.

Dreams shattered. Futures snatched. Girls like Mahira, Rabia and Shafiqa want to learn and have the chance to shape their own lives. But the ongoing ban on secondary education is keeping them out of the classroom. Watch and share their stories to show your support for every girl in Afghanistan.

Girls like Suraya, 18, in Afghanistan, have been denied secondary education, which has meant missing out on so much. Yet they continue to dream. Girls' rights to secondary and higher education must be restored.

More than 2.6M girls in Afghanistan have been denied a secondary education in the five years since the de facto authorities took power. UNICEF calls on the de facto authorities to lift the restrictions on education and allow all girls and women to return to schools and universities immediately.

“I would love to become a sailor one day. I love the sea so much,” Toàn, 10, in Viet Nam. Last October, a typhoon destroyed Toàn’s home and flooded his school. Today, Toàn lives in a safer home, built to better withstand climate disasters, and he’s back to learning with a UNICEF education kit.

Over 17,000 children affected by the recent devastating floods in Nepal require urgent mental health and psychosocial support to recover from the distress and trauma caused by the disaster. Read more.

Sarm, 13, can now hold proof of something every child has a right to: a legal identity. In Thailand, UNICEF and partners are helping stateless children secure the documents and recognition they need to access essential services and opportunities.

UNICEF is deeply saddened and alarmed by the recent fire in Bukavu, DR Congo, and its devastating impact on children. We extend our sincere condolences and express our solidarity. Statement by John Agbor, UNICEF Representative in DR Congo: https://unicef.link/4ytlUiH

More than 830,000 children are returning to school across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, this week, amid insecurity and access challenges. UNICEF calls for the protection of all Palestinian children, including access to learning. Details: https://unicef.link/4cG1xXj

Nanu Maya Majhi’s newborn was just 13 days old when the entire family had to flee the flash floods in Nepal. UNICEF has provided families like theirs with newborn kits, hygiene supplies, water-purification materials and tarpaulins. Stay with us for the children of Nepal https://unicef.link/4qKpXoq

Children should never have to choose between asking for help and facing consequences they fear. Supportive, non-judgmental responses can make it much safer for children and young people to speak up and get the help they need. #DisruptingHarm

A new national nutrition survey shows acute malnutrition among children in Haiti has increased since 2023. Details on the 2026 National Nutrition SMART Survey and UNICEF’s response: https://unicef.link/3SZuGpG

What’s a “one-stop shop” in Gaza? This UNICEF-supported initiative brings essential health and nutrition services to mothers like Muna and her 18-month-old son. Watch the video to hear from Muna and find out what is needed to keep this life-saving centre running.

If a young person comes to you after being threatened online with a sexual image, your response can make a real difference. We spoke to a leading expert about how parents can support their child through it. #DisruptingHarm

Pressure can escalate gradually, making it harder for children to recognise what's happening or know where to turn. Share this message: No child or young person is responsible for the actions of someone who intends to harm them. #DisruptingHarm

More than one week on from Nepal's floods, thousands of children remain without safe water and face rising risk of disease. UNICEF has dispatched critical water, sanitation and hygiene supplies in Rasuwa and Nuwakot. Stay for the children of Nepal with us. Donate now: https://unicef.link/4qKpXoq

UNICEF and partners launch a global initiative to improve access to mpox vaccines. Learn how this stockpile will help quickly get life-saving vaccines to children, families and communities most at risk of the disease: https://unicef.link/4csxJx7

Children and families who survived the flash floods in Nepal are now living in temporary community spaces, coping with grief and fears of another flood. UNICEF is working with partners and deploying trained psychosocial support teams to help them.  Donate now: https://unicef.link/4qKpXoq

When climate hazards intensify, children are the most affected.   To protect their present and future, countries must invest in adapting health, education, and services that children rely on. #ClimateAction 

You don’t have to accept “that’s just the way things are.” For Tannu, 17, in India, a UNICEF-supported comic gave her the confidence to question gender stereotypes and speak up. Here’s how she’s helping other girls do the same. #GirlGoals

In Nigeria, seven-month-old Abdulrahman now has a birth certificate. For his mother, Abba, it means her son can grow up with proof of who he is and access all his rights. #ForEveryChild, an identity.

These are the horrifying images Samir, 21, captured from his phone as he escaped the flash floods in his hometown in Nepal. Find out how UNICEF is helping children and families impacted and donate to support them: https://unicef.link/4qKpXoq

At least four children have been reported killed and many others injured in the Gaza Strip over the past five days. Details: https://unicef.link/45PDuBo

At 13, Magda got her first period while displaced in Sudan. Frightened and confused where to turn, she found support in her brother, Mubarak. Through a UNICEF-supported adolescents’ club, he learned to make reusable sanitary pads. Read more: https://unicef.link/4vPDlIR

After displacement took 12-year-old Odette from Burkina Faso out of school, UNICEF-supported accelerated learning helped her return. Now she has finished second in her class and knows exactly what she wants to become: a teacher. See how she’s doing.

Children continue to be killed and injured across Ukraine as monthly child casualties reach four-year high. More than 3,900 children have been killed or injured since the escalation of the war. Details: https://unicef.link/4i0llIt