UNICEF Canada joins youth advocates, parliamentarians & partners at #Canada ’s first national #Vote16Ottawa . UNICEF Canada is one of the signatories of #Vote16 Canada’s joint statement urging the Canadian Senate to pass a bill that would extend voting rights to 16- & 17-year-olds.

Today on #WorldMenstrualHygieneDay , let’s follow Kidist, 16, in Ethiopia, who shares how, through education on menstrual health, distribution of sanitary products, and the establishment of clean toilets, UNICEF is working for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld for girls.

Our hearts go out to the victims of the devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea. We mourn the lives lost and stand in solidarity with the affected communities. UNICEF is committed to supporting relief efforts and aiding impacted families.
#PapuaNewGuinea #UNICEF #Solidarity

Images of burned children & families emerging from bombed tents in #Rafah shocks us all. The reported killing of children sheltering in makeshift tents is unconscionable. For over 7 months, we've witnessed this tragedy unfold, resulting in thousands of children killed or injured.

Every day, millions of children:
⚠️ Experience malnutrition
⚠️ Drink dirty water
⚠️ Live in conflict zones
Donate monthly and help save lives.
Donate Now: ow.ly/g8nX50RWGNw

It's more than 800 days since the war in #Ukraine began.
More than 2.9 million children across the country need help.
Since the fighting first broke out in the country, UNICEF has been working to help every child.
Donate now to help children in crisis: ow.ly/Vpjj50RVNZi

It's not always easy for kids to manage how much time they're spending on screens, especially when they're engaged with social media or video games.
Dr. Lisa Damour, author and mom, shares 3 expert tips on how parents can manage their teens' screen time.
#MentalHealthMonth

5-year-old Kalsoom attends her classes at a UNICEF-supported early childhood education school in Afghanistan.
UNICEF supports 7,000 students in early childhood education classes across #Afghanistan to introduce them to learning & help them smoothly transition into primary school.

This is your reminder, to reach out.
Share what’s on your mind with someone you trust.
You are not the only one.
#OnMyMind

The children of #Haiti need our help.
Here’s what’s happening to the children of Haiti.
Donate now to our response: ow.ly/KOyS50RQ7C9

Join Naba as she shares her day at a UNICEF-supported safe learning space, 'Makanna,' in Kassala, #Sudan .
It’s been 400 days since the war in Sudan began, leaving millions of children like Naba trapped in the conflict.

Children in Sudan need peace. Now.

Skip, hop and leap.
'I like to play with my friends. We play rope and ball,' says 12-year-old Nabintu.
Nabintu attends lessons at one of the 200 UNICEF-supported temporary learning spaces in #DRCongo , where 80,000 children are getting an education.

Follow Jonabel's journey as a first-time mother in the #Philippines .

With the support of UNICEF and partners, she's able to access quality care, including breastfeeding advice, nutritional supplements and regular checkups.

How are young people experiencing issues surrounding #2SLGBTQ + Rights? On International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia ( #IDAHOBIT ), read what youth advocates have to say on pages 5 to 8 in the Reimagine Playbook: ow.ly/KZBH50RJWpK

.UNICEF Canada has signed on to a joint statement urging the Senate of Canada to study extending voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds.

Read the full statement: vote16.ca/statement
#vote16

Canada’s #Budget2024 was released one month ago. We had asked U-Reporters about their expectations for investments for young Canadians.
You can find full poll results and sign up for #UReport at ow.ly/B2BQ50RJ2Wt

Looking for tips on self-care and well-being this #MentalHealthActionDay ? Youth advocate Matin shares five ways young people in Canada can prioritize their #mentalhealth .