We are saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. Paul Parkman.

His work towards identifying the rubella virus and developing a vaccine to combat it has saved many lives.

Thank you, Dr. Parkman, for showing that eliminating diseases is #HumanlyPossibly . nytimes.com/2024/05/21/hea…

Climate activists Farzana and Shreya take on the alphabet challenge... climate change edition.

Can you add some words they missed in the comments?

Hunger is reaching catastrophic levels in Sudan.

Over 4 million children are now at risk of severe malnutrition.

UNICEF and partners are on the ground delivering extensive nutrition screening, treatment and supplies.

“We’re all waiting for the day when our streets come back to life.”

Our colleague in Gaza recalls happier times.

Gaza’s children need a ceasefire NOW.

Children are exposed to air pollution even before they are born.

We could not agree more with 21-year-old Oumnia from Morocco. We need URGENT #ClimateAction , for every child.

Afrah, 29, lived peacefully with her family in El Geneina, Sudan, until violent conflict forced them to relocate to Chad.

This is the story of how amid difficulties, she helps children be screened for malnutrition in a UNICEF-supported nutritional unit.

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To care for our planet is to care for ourselves.

Children like Bintu, who wants to be a teacher, have a right to follow their dreams.

To protect children from the health impacts of climate change, leaders must take urgent #ClimateAction .

Are you with us?

How does the stress of conflict affect mothers and in turn children’s nutritional health?

These are the stories from families fleeing violence in DR Congo and UNICEF’s response.
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“I had a dream – to study medical science. I was living that dream. Now I have nothing. I do not dream.”

These are some of the stories UNICEF’s James Elder heard during his visit to Sudan.

Here's how 17-year-old Yulia and other children who fled the war in Ukraine are rebuilding their lives and getting their education back on track in Hungary.

When a weighing scale doubles as a fun swing!

Gul Jan has taken her baby Ahmad-Sudais for a nutrition screening at a UNICEF-supported health post in Sar-e Pol province, Afghanistan.

#ForEveryChild , nutrition.

'Since the beginning of the war, my family has been displaced four times,' says Mohammad, 14, holding his brother, Khaled, 2.

'This war has lasted for a long time, and I am afraid for Khaled.'

Gaza's children have endured unimaginable horrors.

They need a ceasefire NOW.

“No one teases me here. The principal & teacher would not allow it,” says 8-year-old Noor who was previously bullied for her hearing disability.

UNICEF is helping children with disabilities in Syria with social protection, education & mental health care. #ForEveryChild , support.

Escalating violence in eastern DR #Congo has led to the worst humanitarian crisis in the country since 2003.

Ted Chaiban visited UNICEF-supported water networks in #Rutshuru , showing how lasting solutions are the way we can and should work, even in conflict zones.

As climate-related hazards intensify, mounting evidence points to an increase in:

Adverse birth outcomes
Malnutrition
Diseases
Injuries
Mental health problems
Learning loss

Enough is enough. To protect children, we need #ClimateAction NOW.

'Life is harsh & food is scarce. My brother & I have no new clothes or shoes to wear.'

9-year-old Lena shares her story while standing in front of a tent in al-Mawasi, southern Gaza Strip.

'I want this war to end. I want to return home.'

#Children need a ceasefire now

A moment to celebrate.

Baby Eyenga from Cameroon has been immunized against malaria.

Malaria is one of the deadliest diseases for African children. With partners, we are working to make life-saving vaccines available for every child.

Be gentle with yourself. 💙

If you're struggling with your mental health, it's okay to focus on you - even if it's just for an hour.

This #MentalHealthAction Day, do the little things to make you feel better and talk to someone you trust.

#OnMyMind