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

📅 From 14–16 April, the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum will bring young people to UN Headquarters in New York to help shape discussion on the SDGs. An important space for young people to raise the issues affecting their lives, share ideas and contribute to solutions. 🌍 ecosoc.un.org/en/what-we-d...

WFP warns that another 45 million people could be pushed into acute hunger this year due to the conflict in the Middle East, with import-dependent countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia likely to be hit hardest. Read more: www.wfp.org/news/wfp-pro... #FoodInsecurity #ChildHealth

On #WorldTBDay, we must keep children at the centre of the response. Babies and young children are at higher risk of developing TB if they are infected, yet too many still face barriers to prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Yes, we can end TB — but only if children are not left behind. #EndTB

A new @unicef.org child mortality report is a stark reminder that millions of children are still dying from preventable causes every year. We join the call for urgent action to prioritise child survival and invest in primary health care. data.unicef.org/resources/le... #ChildHealth #ChildRights

This #WorldWaterDay, we’re reminded that the water crisis is also a #childrights crisis. As climate change drives droughts, floods and water insecurity, children and young people face growing risks to their health, education and future. A just response puts their rights at the centre. #ClimateCrisis

Children are paying the price of escalating violence in Lebanon and across the Middle East. UN experts are calling for de-escalation, restraint, and respect for international law. Children urgently need protection, aid & healthcare. childrenandarmedconflict.un.org/2026/03/stat... #ChildProtection

The winners of Generation Hope Goals 2026 have been announced — showcasing what youth-led environmental action looks like across Asia and the Pacific. From 330+ applications, 5 teams presented practical solutions rooted in their communities: www.unescap.org/events/2026/... #ClimateAction

At the Human Rights Council Dr Najat Maalla M’jid warned of rising cyberbullying. A poll of 30,000+ children found 66% think it has increased, while 1 in 2 do not know how to get support. Children shouldn't have to choose between safety and opportunity. violenceagainstchildren.un.org/en/news/To-T...

New research published in @thelancet.com shows sustained HIV investment can reduce orphanhood — protecting children's lives and their futures. In Uganda, expanded HIV treatment and prevention contributed to a nearly 70% decline in new cases of orphanhood. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

At the Human Rights Council, Vanessa Frazier warned that grave violations against children remain at shocking levels, 30 years after the mandate was established. Urgent action is needed to protect children from the impacts of war and violence. childrenandarmedconflict.un.org/2026/03/stat...

Protecting children’s health and wellbeing must be central to climate and environmental action. We will continue to: amplify youth voices, elevate research, and advocate for rights-based climate and health policies. Explore the research 👉 childfundalliance.org/directory_ca... #ClimateJustice

New data from @who.int shows attacks on health care in #Ukraine are rising — not falling. Facilities, energy infrastructure and medical warehouses are being struck, disrupting lifesaving care. Protecting health care is a legal obligation — and vital for children. www.who.int/news/item/23...

Young people are not just affected by the climate crisis — they are leading the conversation. 🌍 On 12 March (14:00 CET), hear directly from youth activists and community researchers sharing new ChildFund research on climate, health and child rights. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

In a new @elpais.com op-ed, @who.int Champion Council members call for stronger leadership and investment to end violence against children. ChildFund Alliance and our members are committed to advancing this agenda ahead of the Global Ministerial Conference on EVAC. elpais.com/planeta-futu...

Women still hold only 64% of the legal rights that men do globally. On #InternationalWomensDay, the theme Rights, Justice, Action is a reminder that equality benefits everyone. When women and girls can learn, work and lead, families, communities and societies thrive. #IWD2026

Supporting women’s rights also means supporting the realities of women’s daily lives. In Bangladesh, our member Educo is helping garment workers access free childcare — giving children a safe place to learn and mothers greater peace of mind at work. 🔗 childfundalliance.org/blog/2026/03... #IWD

In a new interview, the UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict warns that grave violations against children are rising. Thirty years on, urgent global action is still needed to protect children in war. 📽️ Watch: news.un.org/en/audio/202... #ChildRights #ProtectChildren

Climate change is reshaping children’s health, wellbeing and rights — especially in the world’s most vulnerable communities. Join ChildFund Alliance on 12 March, 14:00 CET (online) for new evidence from the climate frontlines, shared by researchers and young people. Register now: bit.ly/4d1H9Rg

Cyclone Gezani struck #Madagascar days after Cyclone Fytia — deepening the crisis for children. Damaged schools have left hundreds without safe learning spaces. Our member Un Enfant par la Main is responding urgently: repairing classrooms, restoring learning materials and supporting families.

When #local organizations are trusted and in the lead, lasting change takes root. 🌱 For 10+ years, ChildFund Indonesia has walked alongside Sumba Integrated Development — a community‑born NGO that protects children in East Sumba: www.childfund.id/blog/story-4... #LocalPartnerSpotlight

At #CSW70, join us for From Crisis to Resilience — spotlighting barriers and bold, rights-based solutions advancing women’s and girls’ economic empowerment in fragile and post-crisis contexts. 🗓 13 March 2026 | 3:15–4:30 PM (NYC + online) Register: irusa.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Five years ago, UNCRC General Comment No. 25 confirmed that children’s rights apply equally in digital spaces. States must place children’s best interests at the centre of how digital environments are designed and governed. Every child has the right to be safe online. #ChildRights #OnlineSafety

As humanitarian funding declines, families in #Ukraine face growing gaps in support. Our members ChildFund Deutschland, Educo and WeWorld are working alongside trusted local partners to ensure assistance remains grounded in community realities. In a shifting crisis locally led response is essential.

With only five years left to deliver the #SDGs, progress in Asia-Pacific is falling behind. Gains in poverty reduction and health are being undermined by inequality and environmental decline. Urgent, inclusive action is needed now to protect children’s futures. www.unescap.org/kp/2026/asia...