Ban smacking children in England and Northern Ireland, say doctors theguardian.com/society/2024/a…

From their first smile and steps to experiencing a whole range of emotions, your child experiences many milestones by the time they turn five.

At this time of growth and learning, here is how you can support their mental health.

#OnMyMind

📷: A view of the partial #solareclipse seen from UNHQ.

While our headquarters is located in NYC, we work around the world by responding to crises, protecting refugees, promoting #GlobalGoals , taking #ClimateAction & much more. un.org/en/our-work

This new report details how economic & other forms of disadvantage damage children's life chances.

Disadvantage affects children negatively, independently & cumulatively.

We must end child poverty & support the parent-infant relationship.

nesta.org.uk/report/the-imp…

Quality education is not a luxury - it is a human right.

The #GlobalGoals call for inclusive, quality education for all so children & young people everywhere can reach their full potential. un.org/sustainabledev…

Wars have rules that must be respected by all sides.

Humanitarians must be able to safely deliver aid.

They are #NotATarget .

They must be protected.

Everywhere.

At all times.

Baby Merveille is just three days old and already very active.

His mother Tandamba, is breastfeeding him before his vaccinations at a UNICEF-supported health centre in Burkina Faso.

#ForEveryChild , health.

Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene is the most basic human need for health and well-being.

The #GlobalGoals aim to achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all.

un.org/sustainabledev…

The UN has issued a new report on special measures taken to strengthen the prevention of and response to sexual exploitation and abuse.

Ensuring prevention and upholding the rights and dignity of victims continues to be at the forefront of all efforts. un.org/preventing-sex…

Play is one of the vital signs that children are safe, loved and nurtured. We are thrilled the UN has adopted a resolution marking June 11th #InternationalDayofPlay Day of Play and want to congratulate all of those involved in making this happen.

Day by day, Loudine, 13, sees Haiti’s security getting worse.

Through poetry, she shares her vision of a more peaceful future.

On Monday’s #RememberSlavery Day, we pay tribute to those who suffered and resisted oppression.

Join us in honouring the victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade by advocating for equality and justice for all. un.org/en/remembersla…

Is it time for a child development revolution?
Join Benjamin Perks, Head of Global Advocacy at @unicef
for a webinar facilitated by GPI’s Mark Tomlinson to unpack the question.
📅: 27/03/2024
🕒: 3PM - 4PM SAT
🔗 Join: bit.ly/49YHIqy
🔍 Details: bit.ly/3IHuVgf

Amidst chaos and conflict, let's remember that kindness, compassion, and unity can be sources of light in dark times.

On this #HappinessDay and every day, UNICEF will continue its work around the world to ensure a brighter and safer future #ForEveryChild .

Do you remember how you went to school every morning?

For three-year-old Kavya in India, it's a walk with her grandfather.

While her parents are busy working on the farm, her grandparents make sure that she does not miss out on her education. #ItTakesAVillage

“Safety is not only the absence of violence but the presence of love.” - Benjamin Perks, UNICEF Head of Campaigns & Advocacy.

The recent CEO Network meeting provided many points on parenting support we can all reflect on.

Read more👇. bit.ly/49QolAf #PositiveParenting

Not all heroes wear capes.

In the Sidama region of Ethiopia, 8-month-pregnant Tadelesch walks 8 kilometres to vaccinate every child possible.

#ForEveryChild , a healthy future.

We’re hiring ⬇️⬇️⬇️ centreforyounglives.org.uk/about-us/job/h…

Nine out of five people cannot do fractions.

Our new report from the Ahlan Simsim initiative, delivered with Sesame Workshop , urges new approaches to early childhood programs and beyond.

As children who were born into the Syria conflict enter adolescence, innovative solutions for children in crisis are urgently needed.…