No words can describe what thousands of children in #Gaza are going through, they've lost their homes, entire families and memories. UNICEF is calling for an immediate ceasefire and for sustained and unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance

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Committee on the Rights of the Child strongly condemns the escalation of attacks by #Israel against civilian targets in #Gaza, which had resulted in the deaths of more than 3,500 children since 7 October; expresses concern about children held as hostages. ohchr.org/en/treaty-bodi…

The scenes of carnage coming out of Jabaliya camp in the Gaza Strip following attacks yesterday and again today are horrific and appalling. Many children are reportedly among the casualties. Full statement: uni.cf/3SoIdEx

The way forward is clear: Humanitarian ceasefire. Respect for int'l humanitarian law. Unconditional release of hostages. Protection of civilians, hospitals, UN facilities, shelters & schools. Ending use of civilians as human shields. More humanitarian aid entering Gaza. NOW.

Shelters are a place for safety. Schools are a place for learning. Tragic news of the children, women and men killed while sheltering at Al Fakhouri school in northern Gaza. Civilians cannot and should not have to bear this any longer. Humanity needs to prevail.

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Art 37 #CRC: States Parties shall ensure that no child shall be subjected to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. buff.ly/47zarB6 #ACTtoProtect

Humanity is strongest when we stand together. 2024 must be a year for rebuilding trust and restoring hope in all that we can accomplish together. I wish you a happy and peaceful New Year.

Look what I found at the amazing family friendly Wellington City Libraries. A 2011 edition. Rights ' For Each and Every Child' More relevant than ever across our world. UNICEF Aotearoa UNICEF Michelle Sharp June Kunugi

𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted 75 years ago, is as relevant as ever. ➡ buff.ly/3T8meSc

Join us on the path to Samoa this #CommonwealthDay. Sign up and make your voice heard by Commonwealth leaders: bit.ly/CWDay2024

A 10 year old girl and an 11 year old boy taught me and a whole lot of Year 5 kids something powerful today- #NotSpecialNeedsJustHumanNeeds. More to come; in the meanwhile celebrate #WorldDownSyndromeDay and do watch youtu.be/kNMJaXuFuWQ?si…

Ramadan is a time for spreading the values of compassion & peace. I had the honour of sharing an Iftar dinner with some of the more than 500,000 Sudanese refugees & asylum seekers who have been welcomed into Egypt. My solidarity with them & all those forcibly displaced.

Congratulations to Faustine Ndugulile , proposed by Tanzania🇹🇿, for being nominated as the next World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa. Member States voted in a closed session at the 74th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa. More ➡️ afro.who.int/news/dr-fausti…

Too many children wake up to conflict, hunger and uncertainty, when they should be waking up to safety, education and hope. Who’s going to stay #ForEveryChild? We @unicef are, and we’re grateful to the many who say ‘I AM.’ 👇 unicef.org/i-am

During my time at UNICEF, I have met children whose futures hang in the balance—caught in crises they did not create. But I have also met people who refuse to give up on them. This is what gives me hope. Every child deserves protection, care, and a chance to thrive. I AM

Right now, children are facing an alarming number of crises. They shouldn't face them alone. When children need our help, who's going to step forward? Share this video to say I AM, #ForEveryChild

Malnutrition among children in Gaza is reaching catastrophic levels. UNICEF and partners are supporting as many children as possible with the treatment they desperately need, but the situation has to change drastically. UNICEF’s Ted Chaiban highlights what is urgently needed.

Thank you #Unicef Kaan Cetinturk @Thomasdavin Accenture for the amazing work on Unicef's AI strategy.