As #SB64 convenes in Bonn, ChildFund Alliance is calling for children’s rights to be at the centre of climate action. Children and young people are rights-holders, leaders and agents of change — and their voices must shape the policies that define their future. childfundalliance.org/blog/directo...

Human Rights Watch has marked 10 years since UN Security Council Resolution 2286 with a stark reminder: attacks on health care in conflict remain a global crisis. We echo this call for stronger prevention, accountability and respect for international law. Even in war, the right to health endures.

Play supports children’s mental health, learning and confidence — helping them feel connected, included and supported. Ahead of the #InternationalDayofPlay, ChildFund Alliance joins partners in highlighting why safe, inclusive play matters for every child’s development and wellbeing. #childrights

The planet is sending signals we can’t ignore — rising seas, heatwaves, wildfires and melting glaciers. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, ChildFund Alliance joins the call to step up #NowForClimate. Children and young people must be part of shaping fair, urgent climate solutions.

Despite the ceasefire, children and families in Gaza remain in acute crisis. ChildFund Alliance members Barnfonden and WeWorld are partnering to support families with essential needs: safe water, hygiene kits and temporary learning spaces. Learn more: barnfonden.se/nyheter/gaza...

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the principles of the UN Charter are under profound strain, as geopolitical divisions deepen. His message to Security Council members: move beyond rhetoric & act collectively to uphold peace, security and human rights. news.un.org/en/story/202...

Our member WeWorld is responding to the #Ebola outbreak in DRC, where conflict, displacement and fragile health systems are increasing risks for vulnerable communities. In Goma, WeWorld is supporting prevention through safe water, sanitation and trusted information. www.weworld.it/en/news-and-...

Children’s rights must be central to climate action. ChildFund Alliance joins CERI partners in calling for the first UAE Dialogue at #SB64 to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change on children and help inform the second Global Stocktake. childfundalliance.org/blog/directo...

🚨 You’ve probably heard about #Ebola in the news recently. DYK how the deadly outbreak in the DRC and Uganda is affecting children? childfund.pulse.ly/ih9c0vwrcq Even kids who don't fall ill face major disruptions to their lives. We're working with our local partners to address these challenges.

Between $1.1 and $3.3bn in humanitarian assistance could be used more efficiently each year — enough to reach up to 60m more people in crisis. A new CALP Network report shows that how aid is delivered matters. www.calpnetwork.org/publication/... #HumanitarianAction #AidEffectiveness

How does war in Lebanon impact children? Our member Educo shares Farah’s story: displaced twice, her home and neighbourhood destroyed, a year of education lost, and constant fear for loved ones. Even after peace, the scars of war will likely remain. www.educo.org/blog/guerra-... #ChildrenInConflict

A new @odi.global report shows the share of humanitarian funding reaching local and national actors remains low, despite the Grand Bargain target of 25%. The message is clear: the sector needs better data, stronger accountability and faster progress on localisation. media.odi.org/documents/HS...

Childlight’s new report shows the scale of technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and abuse. Nearly 1 in 10 children face sexual extortion or blackmail before age 18. The report authors call for a public health approach to ending online violence. www.childlight.org/into-the-light

Mines and unexploded ordnance are an invisible danger for children in Ukraine — in schools, outdoor spaces, farmland and communities. Our member WeWorld is working with local partners to help children recognise the risks. childfundalliance.org/blog/2026/05... #Ukraine #ChildProtection #MineAction

With Protection of Civilians Week underway, ChildFund Alliance joins the call for children and families to be better protected in conflict. Wars have rules. Protecting civilians is not optional — it is a legal and moral obligation. Civilians are #NotATarget. Children are #NotATarget.

ChildFund Alliance joins civil society organisations calling for urgent action to protect civilians in conflict. Norms exist. What’s needed is compliance, political will and accountability. Read more: childfundalliance.org/blog/directo... #IHL #UNSC

New @who.int country profiles are shining a light on health inequalities — showing progress, gaps & where targeted action is needed. For children, better data can drive better decisions, ensuring progress reaches those most often left behind. Explore: www.who.int/data/inequal... #ChildRights #SDGs

New research from our member WeWorld highlights the lived realities of Palestinian women and girls in Gaza and the West Bank. Their voices, leadership and needs must be central to humanitarian action and recovery. ejbn4fjvt9h.exactdn.com/uploads/2026... #GenderEquality #HumanitarianAction

ChildFund Alliance welcomes the US announcement of an additional US$1.8bn in humanitarian funding. With almost 240m people in need of humanitarian assistance, sustained funding is critical to help children access education, nutrition, and protection in times of crisis. news.un.org/en/story/202...

This year’s #InternationalDayOfFamilies focuses on the widening inequalities shaping the lives of families and children. We join the call to strengthen social protection systems, including parental leave, affordable childcare and early education, so families are supported and children can thrive.

Ahead of the International Day of Play, ChildFund Alliance is joining a special event at the European Parliament to explore the power of play in children’s development, wellbeing, learning and inclusion. Register: forms.office.com/e/eEk4Qwguc9 #InternationalDayOfPlay #ChildRights

Writing in The Nation, @childfund.bsky.social CEO Isam Ghanim warns that digital access for young people in Africa is expanding faster than online safety. As connectivity grows, protections must grow with it. Read more: nation.africa/kenya/blogs-... #OnlineSafety #ChildProtection

The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action has launched updated resources to help practitioners strengthen prevention programming in humanitarian settings. Explore the Primary Prevention Learning Package: alliancecpha.org/en/learning/... #ChildProtection #HumanitarianAction #CPHA

Restricting migration does not stop people from moving — but it can push them into taking more dangerous routes. @iom.int’s latest World Migration Report calls for safer, regular pathways and highlights migration’s role in development. Explore the data: worldmigrationreport.iom.int #SafeMigration

ChildFund’s Asia Office has launched Cities on Fire, a campaign on how extreme heat is affecting children. Applications are open for youth artists and journalists to tell these stories. Apply by 17 May, 11:59pm IST: Bangkok, Colombo, Jakarta, Manila: lnkd.in/gi5CvVz9 New Delhi: lnkd.in/gHHtrUBy

ChildFund Alliance welcomes Ms Ai Kihara-Hunt as UN Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children — a vital mandate to protect children from exploitation, abuse and violence. Learn more: www.ohchr.org/en/special-p... #ChildRights #ChildProtection

Everyday in Gaza, produced by ChildFund Alliance member WeWorld, has won the 2026 David di Donatello Award for Best Short Film. “This award does not belong to me, but to the people who risked their lives to document the truth.” — Omar Rammal, director. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaGm...

The latest Global Report on Food Crises warns that the number of people facing catastrophic hunger is nine times higher than in 2016, largely driven by conflict and displacement. It also estimates that 35.5m children are acutely malnourished. Learn more: openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.50... #hunger

To end violence, we must start in childhood. Sarah Hunt of ChildFund Australia makes the case for laws, services and funding that work for children and young people — helping prevent harm before it happens. www.childfund.org.au/ending-viole... #EndViolenceAgainstChildren

Everyday in Gaza, produced by ChildFund Alliance member WeWorld, is a finalist in the short films section of the David di Donatello 2026 Awards. Directed by Omar Rammal, the film offers an intimate look at daily life in Gaza. Watch: youtu.be/L_Tnj2H0_fY?...

The @wfp.org has launched HungerMap Live, a new platform offering a powerful real-time picture of hunger in some of the world’s most vulnerable countries — with AI-assisted forecasting to help support earlier action. Explore the data here: hungermap.wfp.org. #FoodSecurity #HumanitarianAction

On #EndCorporalPunishmentDay, we call on world leaders to ban corporal punishment in homes and schools. Every child has the right to protection from violence and degrading treatment. #childprotection #childrights

Today marks the first International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes. Children are often among those worst affected, with homes, schools & essential infrastructure damaged or destroyed. We remember those lost, and call for stronger action to reduce risk. #EarthquakeDay #BuildingResilience

Rising sea levels along Africa’s coasts are already affecting access to clean water, food, education and safe shelter — highlighting the close links between climate change and children’s rights. Read more: childfundalliance.org/blog/2026/04... #ChildRights #ClimateAction

“Forgotten crises” are often not forgotten — they are known, documented and ignored. In a new op-ed, Carine Kaneza Nantulya of @hrw.org argues that the real challenge is the world’s repeated choice not to act. www.hrw.org/news/2026/04... #HumanRights #Conflict

Hostilities continue across #Gaza despite the ceasefire. Our member WeWorld is working to restore core services but needs remain immense. More than 85% of water and sanitation systems are damaged or non-functional. ➡️ childfundalliance.org/blog/directo... #Gaza #HumanitarianAction #childrights

New guidance from UN agencies outlines how countries can make public digital learning platforms safer and more interoperable, encouraging governments to build platforms that support education as a human right and a public good. Read the charter: giga.global/wp-content/u... #OnlineLearning

New UNDESA analysis warns that a massive increase in investment is needed to get the SDGs back on track. At the same time, developing countries are facing rising climate costs, high borrowing costs and growing debt pressures. Learn more: desapublications.un.org/sites/defaul... #FinancingOurFuture

Australia’s eSafety Commission says major platforms are still not doing enough to stop under-16s from holding accounts. Following its first compliance report, the Commission is now moving to enforcement action. Learn more: www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/ind... #OnlineSafety #ChildRights

OECD data show that official development assistance fell by 23.1% in 2025, the largest annual decline on record. With only eight DAC members increasing their aid, the outlook is deeply concerning. Explore the data: www.oecd.org/en/data/insi... #GlobalDevelopment #InternationalAid

Rising fuel prices are hitting Pacific families hard. @childfundnz.bsky.social warns households across the region are being hit up to six times harder than in New Zealand, driving up the cost of food, transport and other essentials. pmn.co.nz/read/pacific... #Pacific #CostOfLiving

New from VOICE: diversity, complementarity and local leadership must remain central to EU humanitarian action. For ChildFund Alliance and our members, these are essential conditions for principled, effective responses grounded in community realities. voiceeu.org/publications...

Children in Lebanon are facing the combined impacts of war, displacement and economic hardship. As schools are disrupted, children are losing not only learning, but also safety, stability and support. Read more: childfundalliance.org/blog/2026/04... #Lebanon #ChildRights #ChildrenInCrisis

Dr Allassane Drabo, @childfund.bsky.social's Deputy Regional Director – Africa, joined a recent Solar Cookers International event alongside COP30 in Belém. Watch the presentation to learn more about this practical and scalable climate solution: www.solarcookers.org/about/blog/s... #ClimateAction

As anti-rights actors become more organised, better funded and more influential, the need for a strong and united civil society response is growing. The International Civil Society Centre examines how fear-based narratives are being used to undermine democratic values. icscentre.org/insight/civi...

On World Health Day, ChildFund Alliance joins the call to stand with science. Evidence-based decisions protect lives, prevent disease, and help build healthier, more resilient communities. #WorldHealthDay #StandWithScience #HealthForAll

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner says popular AI companion chatbots are failing to protect children from sexually explicit content and other harms, with serious gaps in safety, moderation, and self-harm support. Protecting children online must be a core responsibility. #ChildRights #OnlineSafety #AI

ChildFund Alliance joins @cofaceeu.bsky.social and other child rights organisations in calling for a child-centred EU budget that invests in children’s rights, protection and wellbeing — in Europe and beyond. Read the joint statement: coface-eu.org/call-for-a-c... #childrights

A dangerous child protection gap is opening in the EU. From 3 April 2026 platforms will no longer be able to detect and remove child sexual abuse material, weakening efforts to identify abuse of children. We join 247 organisations calling for urgent action. childsafetyineurope.com/wp-content/u...

Fifteen years on, the crisis in #Syria is far from over. Children are among those hardest hit, with access to education, safe water and livelihoods still severely constrained. Our member WeWorld continues to support communities as they rebuild. childfundalliance.org/blog/2026/03... #ChildRights