Sharmeela Rassool (@sha_rassool) 's Twitter Profile
Sharmeela Rassool

@sha_rassool

Unicef Deputy Country Representative (Programmes ) for Pakistan. An optimist trying to make life better for all. Tweets are strictly my own views.

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UNICEF Pakistan (@unicef_pakistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.UNICEF, with National Commission on the Status of Women & Ministry of Human Rights, held a 3-day training to strengthen the capacity of Gender Focal Persons across the federal government. The sessions focused on gender equality, child rights, & practical tools to design more inclusive, girl-focused policies and programmes.

.<a href="/UNICEF/">UNICEF</a>, with <a href="/ncswpk/">National Commission on the Status of Women</a> &amp; <a href="/mohrpakistan/">Ministry of Human Rights</a>, held a 3-day training to strengthen the capacity of Gender Focal Persons across the federal government. The sessions focused on gender equality, child rights, &amp; practical tools to design more inclusive, girl-focused policies and programmes.
UNICEF Pakistan (@unicef_pakistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“More than 1,100 children under 5 die every day in Pakistan,” @Shar_Rassool, OIC Rep UNICEF said at the Nat'l Assembly’s Special Committee. Without strong leadership & gender equality we cannot break the cycle of poverty, malnutrition & preventable deaths e.thenews.com.pk/detail?id=4087…

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With thanks to EUPakistan, UNICEF proudly supported the talented students of Beaconhouse Juniper Quetta, a Top 10 finalist for the World’s Best School Prizes 2025 for Science Gaari, a student-designed mobile lab bringing STEM learning to rural Balochistan bit.ly/40i6pLT

With thanks to <a href="/EUPakistan/">EUPakistan</a>, UNICEF proudly supported the talented students of Beaconhouse Juniper Quetta, a Top 10 finalist for the World’s Best School Prizes 2025 for Science Gaari, a student-designed mobile lab bringing STEM learning to rural Balochistan
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Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN (@pakistanun_ny) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Mr. Abdullah Fadil, outgoing coutntry representative for UNICEF in Pakistan and Ms. Pernille Ironside, incoming UNICEF Country Representative in Pakistan called on Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, at the Mission today. The

Mr. Abdullah Fadil, outgoing coutntry representative for UNICEF in Pakistan and Ms. Pernille Ironside,  incoming UNICEF Country Representative in Pakistan called on Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, at the Mission today.

The
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Nazima (18) from Torghar, KP is among the first 35 girls in her district to complete matric in over 15 years! They began learning through UNICEF's Alternative Learning Prog. With Allama Iqbal Open University a Distance Learning Centre was set up where they were able to continue their education

Nazima (18) from Torghar, KP is among the first 35 girls in her district to complete matric in over 15 years! They began learning through <a href="/UNICEF/">UNICEF</a>'s Alternative Learning Prog. With <a href="/OfficialAIOU/">Allama Iqbal Open University</a> a Distance Learning Centre was set up where they were able to continue their education
Sanjay Wijesekera (@s_wijesekera) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you, H.E. Minister @abkhlaleel, for the continued partnership. For over 4 decades, UNICEF has supported the Maldives to advance children's rights. Amid evolving global challenges, we remain committed to delivering more effective support to ensure no child is left behind.

Pernille Ironside (@pernilleunicef) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It was a delight to welcome our energetic Youth Advocate Taqwa Ahmad and her family to UNICEF. Her passion for inclusion and child rights is truly inspiring. We discussed how young voices can drive change so every child in Pakistan has the chance to learn, grow & succeed.

It was a delight to welcome our energetic Youth Advocate <a href="/TaqwaAhmad2006/">Taqwa Ahmad</a> and her family to UNICEF. Her passion for inclusion and child rights is truly inspiring. We discussed how young voices can drive change so every child in Pakistan has the chance to learn, grow &amp; succeed.
Sanjay Wijesekera (@s_wijesekera) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Safe water is a basic human right, yet millions of children in South Asia don’t have enough to drink in a region deeply impacted by floods, droughts and other extreme weather events, triggered increasingly by climate change.

Safe water is a basic human right, yet millions of children in South Asia don’t have enough to drink in a region deeply impacted by floods, droughts and other extreme weather events, triggered increasingly by climate change.
UNICEF Pakistan (@unicef_pakistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The #FloodsInPunjab have left families in urgent need of health care. In response, UNICEF delivered 7 metric tonnes of essential medicines & lifesaving supplies to Government of Punjab. This will help support the health needs of 120,000 people, including 60,000 children, for 3 months

The #FloodsInPunjab have left families in urgent need of health care. In response, UNICEF delivered 7 metric tonnes of essential medicines &amp; lifesaving supplies to <a href="/GovtofPunjabPK/">Government of Punjab</a>. This will help support the health needs of 120,000 people, including 60,000 children, for  3 months
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The #FloodsInPunjab have worsened the #Malnutrition crisis. UNICEF is promoting #Breastfeeding, screening children & treating severe acute malnutrition with #RUTF, & providing micronutrient supplements. Nearly 2,000 children were screened & 600 women received supplements.

The #FloodsInPunjab have worsened the #Malnutrition crisis. UNICEF is promoting #Breastfeeding, screening children &amp; treating severe acute malnutrition with #RUTF, &amp; providing micronutrient supplements. Nearly 2,000 children were screened &amp; 600 women received supplements.
Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) (@pidepk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐅 🤝 𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄 | 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) and UNICEF Pakistan have signed an MoU to advance child-focused, equity-driven policies in Pakistan. Together, we aim to: 🔹 Use age & gender-disaggregated data on child poverty to

Pernille Ironside (@pernilleunicef) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Let me learn, let me fly.”🕊️The words of an Afghan child in KP capture the hopes of so many. From mothers who see education as light for their daughters to girls eager for learning beyond grade 8, the desire to learn is strong. Together, we must break barriers. #EducationForAll

“Let me learn, let me fly.”🕊️The words of an Afghan child in KP capture the hopes of so many. From mothers who see education as light for their daughters to girls eager for learning beyond grade 8, the desire to learn is strong. Together, we must break barriers. #EducationForAll
UNICEF Pakistan (@unicef_pakistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Born in the floods, this baby girl is still unnamed. Her parents, displaced & struggling to rebuild, are among nearly 5M people affected & 2.7M displaced in Punjab. As waters recede, UNICEF & partners are helping families recover with safe water, health care & learning spaces.

Born in the floods, this baby girl is still unnamed. Her parents, displaced &amp; struggling to rebuild, are among nearly 5M people affected &amp; 2.7M displaced in Punjab. As waters recede, <a href="/UNICEF/">UNICEF</a> &amp; partners are helping families recover with safe water, health care &amp; learning spaces.
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With support from UK in Pakistan 🇬🇧🇵🇰 through the #AAWAZII Prog, systems that protect children across🇵🇰 are growing stronger. In Sindh, FCDO Dev Director Sam Waldock met with UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP Pakistan & Cheryl Wood to review progress on child protection, GBV & safer digital spaces

With support from <a href="/ukinpakistan/">UK in Pakistan 🇬🇧🇵🇰</a> through the #AAWAZII Prog, systems that protect children across🇵🇰 are growing stronger. 
In Sindh, FCDO Dev Director Sam Waldock met with <a href="/UNICEF/">UNICEF</a>, <a href="/UNFPA/">UNFPA</a>, <a href="/UNDP_Pakistan/">UNDP Pakistan</a> &amp; <a href="/CAREorg/">Cheryl Wood</a> to review progress on child protection, GBV &amp; safer digital spaces
United Nations Pakistan - اقوام متحدہ پاکستان (@uninpak) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Each winter, a toxic shroud descends upon the UNESCO-recognized city of #Lahore. 13 million people are forced to breathe the haze — an ever-worsening cloud that last year was visible from space. But it is preventable.” Mohamed Yahya Mo Yahya at #DawnMedia’s #BreathePakistan

“Each winter, a toxic shroud descends upon the UNESCO-recognized city of #Lahore. 13 million people are forced to breathe the haze — an ever-worsening cloud that last year was visible from space. But it is preventable.”

Mohamed Yahya <a href="/Momalindi/">Mo Yahya</a> at #DawnMedia’s #BreathePakistan
Pernille Ironside (@pernilleunicef) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Inspired by my visit to Lahore recently. From girls pursuing their studies through the Afternoon School Programme to #KangarooMotherCare giving premature babies a healthy start, I saw how UNICEF’s support is giving children the chance to learn, grow & dream🩵

Inspired by my visit to Lahore recently. From girls pursuing their studies through the Afternoon School Programme to #KangarooMotherCare giving premature babies a healthy start, I saw how UNICEF’s support is giving children the chance to learn, grow &amp; dream🩵
Pernille Ironside (@pernilleunicef) 's Twitter Profile Photo

My visit to Lahore was both encouraging and insightful. Met Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat, Sec. Gen. Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Amer Habib, Chairman Planning&Development Punjab Dr. Naeem Rauf, and EOC Coordinator Adeel Tasawur to discuss UNICEF’s work and see its impact on children.

My visit to Lahore was both encouraging and insightful. Met Punjab Education Minister <a href="/RanaSikandarH/">Rana Sikandar Hayat</a>, Sec. Gen. Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Amer Habib, Chairman <a href="/PnD_Punjab/">Planning&Development Punjab</a> Dr. Naeem Rauf, and EOC Coordinator Adeel Tasawur to discuss UNICEF’s work and see its impact on children.