From a game of peek-a-boo to dress up, here’s how you can use play to support your child’s development. #EarlyMomentsMatter uni.cf/3RhLgNn

The award-winning short film 'Sandcastles' is here: youtube.com/watch?v=bcClX3… Please watch & let me know what you think! Super excited to see this vision come to reality! And thanks to the amazing folks who contributed to this project! #InternationalDayofPlay #EarlyMomentsMatter

SOUTH AFRICA: Highlight in Sunday Times South Africa ahead of #InternationalDayofPlay! More exciting activities lined up from SA! Excellent work by Toby Fricker and the entire UNICEF South Africa team!

New data reveal many young children are deprived of play, stimulation, and interaction with their parents and caregivers unicef.org/press-releases… #InternationalDayofPlay #EarlyMomentsMatter

What did you do on #InternationalDayOfPlay? We visited early learning centres with our partners & took a break at work to recycle trash into toys - some better than others! We also signed the #PledgeToPlay for today & every day!

We launched #InternationalDayofPlay at the Trusteeship Council, UNHQ! The event celebrated the power of play in human development and championed every child’s right to play.  If you missed it, you can watch a replay here: bit.ly/IDOP2024Stream… UN Photo/Mark Garten LEGO

In the UN Building today, we set up a model pre-kindergarten class showcasing play-based learning! This offered stakeholders an invaluable chance to see the impact of play-based education firsthand. #EarlyMomentsMatter #InternationalDayofPlay

Sharing a newly developed policy call with 4 accelerators that governments can employ to protect, promote and fulfill the right to play #ForEveryChild! Read more here: uni.cf/play-event #EarlyMomentsMatter #InternationalDayofPlay

"I pledge to play with my child more often & everywhere..." On #InternationalDayOfPlay we asked parents & caregivers to join us in taking the #PledgeToPlay & commit to having fun with their children. We're so happy to see the many pledges made from around the country💙.

We are live in Times Square, New York! This digital billboard in one of the world’s busiest pedestrian areas highlights the call-to-action to protect children’s right to play. #EarlyMomentsMatter

“My father was my hero. There was never a moment he wasn’t there for me” says Fahiem Abrahams about his childhood. A father’s love can make a positive life-long impact on his child. To all the dads, we wish you a happy #FathersDay💙. #PositiveParenting bit.ly/4bWhPcf

What do you wish you had known before you became a father? #EarlyMomentsMatter #FathersDay

In the first three years of life, your child’s brain develops faster than at any other time. Check out our tips to help you turn their everyday routine into playful moments of learning. ✅Learn more at: uni.cf/4552F1n #EarlyMomentsMatter #ParentingTips

Here are five ways to help keep your child’s online experiences positive and safe unicef.org/parenting/chil… #EarlyMomentsMatter

In the first three years of life, your child’s brain develops faster than at any other time. Check out our tips to help you turn your everyday routine into playful moments of learning. #EarlyMomentsMatter #PositiveParenting uni.cf/45nZwKk

As your child spends more and more time online, you also need to be more careful about protecting them against potential harms. Here are five tips to get you started. uni.cf/3RyDgYC

"Play may seem like it’s all about having fun, but it’s far more than that for babies and toddlers. It’s about learning and building important life skills..." unicef.org/parenting/chil… #EarlyMomentsMatter

SERBIA: Regional Conference on Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Parenting will gather a community of champions to rethink strategies catalyzing positive outcomes for children and their families during the critical early years. Watch live here: youtube.com/watch?v=pLg19q…

🔵 Universal parenting support to prevent abuse and neglect. 🔵 Access to safe school environments for all. 🔵 Accessible response and support services for children at risk. These are key to ending violence against children. We urge governments to prioritise them. #InOurHands

1) Violence against children is highly prevalent. 2) Violence derails normal child development and has severe and lasting negative consequences and costs for individuals and society. 3) Violence is preventable. #EndViolence unicef.org/press-releases…