Happening today🌄 Launch of the National Coalition to End Child Poverty. Every child deserves a life free from poverty and deprivation! #EndChildPoverty #InvestInUGchildren Government of Uganda Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development

Is benefiting from social protection a privilege? Are child benefits short-term fixes? Swipe through to get answers to the most burning questions about child poverty.

UNICEF is proud to be a founding member of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. We are committed to working with members worldwide to combat poverty and maternal and child malnutrition while expanding inclusive social protection. uniceflink.org/3UScsEq #G20Brazil

Our new report, “Breaking the Cycle: Tackling Child Poverty and Inequities,” launched at the #G20 summit, highlights that child poverty not only violates children’s rights but also creates lifelong barriers to economic participation and social cohesion. 🔗uniceflink.org/4fqM9ND

Globally, approximately 240 million children have disabilities, and they are more likely to experience multidimensional poverty. Our new report commissioned by #G20 Development Working Group highlights the link between inequities and poverty: uniceflink.org/4fqM9ND

Ending child poverty is a policy choice. As #G20 leaders gather, we highlight expanding social protection, including child benefits, increasing early childhood investments, and quality public services.

Check out our latest newsletter on ending child poverty with key highlights from 2024! Featuring the launch of the Global Child Benefits Tracker, #IDEP commemoration, impactful webinars, key events, and more. Read more: ow.ly/Wlyt50UEuKE #EndChildPoverty

"My children's education comes first!" Ellan, a mother of 3, shares how the Emergency Social Cash Transfer (ESCT) helped keep her children in school. Thanks KfW Development Bank , the Ministry of Public Service Labour & Social Welfare led social protection program reaches those most in need.

When child poverty and social injustices steal the promise of a bright future, who will restore hope? By uniting our efforts, we can create lasting change. We call on our global community to respond with unwavering resolve: I AM #ForEveryChild. We are #ForEveryChild.

Children receive only a quarter of total social protection spending in Eastern & Southern Africa. This means only one in 7 children are covered by social protection. To raise children out of poverty we need to strengthen social protection financing. unicef.link/4cunYNz

Fewer countries are reporting on child poverty in their voluntary national reviews (VNRs). We must prioritize this issue by improving data collection and policies to address child poverty. Learn more: ow.ly/XvX050VEJ9n

Life isn't always fair. Women and men often begin on unequal footing before the first move is even made. But we can rewrite the rules. With gender-responsive social protection, everyone can win.

The upcoming ENDchildpoverty report will highlight strategies from seven countries – Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Peru, Poland, Senegal, and Tanzania – to lift children out of poverty. Join us on 21 May to learn about these solutions: ow.ly/UBnM50VRCHR

Nearly 900 million children live in multidimensional poverty in low- and middle-income countries, struggling to meet their most basic needs like education, health, nutrition, housing, water, and sanitation. Discover more in our new report: ow.ly/y6Nz50VRCFi

Nearly 900 million children live in multidimensional poverty in low- and middle-income countries, struggling to meet their most basic needs like education, health, nutrition, housing, water and sanitation. Discover more in the new ENDchildpoverty report. ow.ly/y6Nz50VRCFi

Great news: We're seeing significant progress in reducing child poverty across the globe. However, the pace isn't where it needs to be. Let's accelerate proven policies to #EndChildPoverty. unicef.link/3HhiZnU

To #EndChildPoverty, we must ensure that economic growth benefits everyone and reaches poor families through better incomes and employment opportunities. Our new report highlights this as a key effective strategy. 🔗 ow.ly/y6Nz50VRCFi

What concrete strategies have actually worked to reduce child #poverty? Save the Children US and UNICEF provide actionable insights: “Ending child poverty is a policy choice.” 👉 buff.ly/KvYiMLo 📷 UNICEF/UNI463944/Tapash Paul

Our latest #EndChildPoverty newsletter is out. Discover what’s working to reduce child poverty, how smarter investments can shape Africa’s future, and why Slovenia is leading by example. Plus: new data, podcasts, events, and global insights. 🔗 ow.ly/8RYw50WjQmL

For the first time, the #G20 has agreed to a Ministerial Call to Action on social protection. This includes a concrete target on supporting countries to increase the proportion of households that are covered every year. More here: unicef.org/esa/reports/g2…