Around the world, children and young people like Zainab are advocating for their right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.

It’s both a human right itself, and necessary for them to enjoy their rights.

Zainab Waheed UNICEF Pakistan

Devastating news from Ghor, western Afghanistan, as floods claim innocent lives, including children. 1000s of homes wiped away.

Afghanistan’s children endure too much tragedy. We extend condolences to all affected.

UNICEF Afghanistan is mobilizing assistance to support communities.

Young climate advocates from #Nepal share what they wish for.

Speaking at the UNICEF National Gender Strategy launch earlier this month, our Youth Advocate, Tawqa Ahmad (16), shares her thoughts on the importance of investing in education and skills development in Pakistan for all genders.

#GenderEquality #EmpowerHer

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Volunteering Opportunities with UNICEF South Asia!

If you are passionate about improving education systems and enhancing learning assessments, UNCIEF ROSA is seeking an international UN Youth Volunteer in Learning Assessment.

Apply by 29th May 2024.

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Every child deserves to grow up in a loving, nurturing and safe environment.

But providing nurturing care takes time and resources.

With investments in mental health services for children and caregivers, we can help them become resilient and thrive.

The flash floods in northern Afghanistan have fully washed away villages, leaving at least 20,000 people homeless, reports our colleague Hedayatullah. These images from the ground are heartbreaking!

UNICEF is on the ground, delivering life-saving supplies to families in need.

My heart goes out to Zalaikha, her family, and the thousands affected by the recent flash floods.

It feels so unfair that the children of Afghanistan must endure such frequent disasters and crises. 💔

This #MentalHealthActionDay , a reminder that children and young people's mental health should be on top of everyone's mind.

By strengthening high-quality mental health services for children and families, we can ensure that they develop the potential and ability to thrive.

Volunteering Opportunities!

UNICEF South Asia is looking an Adolescent Development Specialist (Skills and Employability), national UN Volunteer Expert.

If you have Master's degree & 15 years of experience in related field apply no later than 27th May 2024.

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Feeling overwhelmed? 

Try this trick: Name 4 things you see, 3 things you hear, 2 things you smell, and 1 thing you taste. 

It's a quick way to ground yourself and find calm.

#OnMyMind #Kihineh

Have you checked on your loved ones today? 👁️👁️

If not, here’s a gentle reminder. 😁

“We found children who had never been vaccinated all their lives. Not a single vaccine.” says Priya, a 25-year-old volunteer who is on a mission to protect children from preventable diseases in #Nepal .

This is how: uni.cf/3URzLi6

What will it take to help children and young people in South Asia become resilient, so they can thrive?

High-quality mental health services and support whenever they need them.

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

Can you add words they missed in the comments?

“Everything happened just all of a sudden. I came home, but there was no home there, instead I saw all the neighborhood covered by mud and water,” said Mohammad – M.Rahim Faiez The Associated Press reports on the floods in #Afghanistan .

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Flash floods in northeastern Afghanistan have reportedly killed at least 240 people, including 51 children, with many more injured: uni.cf/3QHtVNv

As a proud partner to the Govt. of India, UNICEF has achieved so much, reaching every section of society, covering the most marginalized communities and advocating for the rights of every child.

Here’s to more hope, happiness and kindness #ForEveryChild .

#UNICEFwithIndia

2023 was the hottest year on record!

What does this mean for a quarter of the world's children who live in South Asia?

It means exposure to extremely high temperatures. Extreme heat can have serious effects on children’s health, mental well-being, education & even nutrition.

“The heavy rains and subsequent #floods have disrupted lives and pose a significant risk to children in the affected provinces. As always, UNICEF stands with the children and people of #Afghanistan during this difficult time,” Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, Representative UNICEF Afghanistan.