For the first time in over three years, life-saving preventive cholera vaccination campaigns have resumed as global vaccine supply has now increased to a sufficient level – a milestone by UNICEF and partners that will help protect children from the deadly disease. https://unicef.link/3NUmIeF

UNICEF strongly condemns the devastating attack at a place of worship in Islamabad yesterday, that reportedly claimed the lives of six children. Statement by UNICEF Representative in Pakistan, Pernille Ironside: www.unicef.org/press-releas...

Uwimana and her husband have a kitchen garden in Rwanda, where they get to harvest vegetables for their family. #ForEveryChild, a healthy future.

Female genital mutilation is a violation of human rights and cannot be justified on any grounds. We need to invest in community-led movements, strengthen education, amplify prevention messages and support survivors to #EndFGM. https://unicef.link/4aqPvzc

"2026 brings no respite to children living in violence and conflict in the Middle East and North Africa." Full statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Edouard Beigbeder: https://unicef.link/3LZbVPP

“My daughters are mine. And I will protect them.” A survivor of female genital mutilation, Aminata from Guinea is choosing a different future for her daughters. Continued commitment and investment can help families and communities protect girls and #EndFGM.

Is climate change the same as global warming? Test your climate knowledge today. https://unicef.link/43LaLOn

Doha, 17, loves school and studying English. But the violence in Al Fasher disrupted her education and forced her and her family to flee to Tawila. UNICEF and partners are responding to the needs of those displaced. But what children like Doha really need is peace to realize their dreams.

Deepfake abuse is abuse. Sexualised images, videos, or audio of children generated or manipulated using AI tools are child sexual abuse material. We need urgent action to prevent and protect children from this escalating threat. www.unicef.org/press-releas...

Hostilities are causing mass displacement and halting of critical health and nutrition services in Jonglei state, South Sudan. The violence must end and safe humanitarian access must be granted. Details on UNICEF’s response: https://unicef.link/46jGQNv

When climate hazards intensify, children are the most affected. To protect their present and future, countries must invest in adapting health, education and services that children rely on. #ClimateAction

Eight-month-old Fatima is being treated for severe malnutrition at a UNICEF-supported health facility in Tawila, Sudan. She and her mother Haidat were forced to flee Al Fasher amid the ongoing violence. The lives and health of children in Sudan must be protected.

Mariam, 18, and Mufahiya, 17, are gaining hands-on skills in plumbing and carpentry that will help them unlock new opportunities. Through a UNICEF-supported programme in Ghana, girls are learning practical skills, building confidence and opening doors to a wide range of possibilities. #GirlGoals

Ten-year-old Ompfuna from South Africa dreams of becoming a doctor. She lives in an impoverished township in Johannesburg. Globally, 412 million children live in extreme poverty, surviving on less than $3 a day. Ending child poverty is not optional — it’s our shared imperative #ForEveryChild.

“The scale of displacement, the fragmentation of the conflict, and the collapse of essential services have created a situation where every child is living on the brink.” Eva Hinds from UNICEF Sudan reflects on her mission to Darfur, Sudan. Details: https://unicef.link/4qQoI6n

#ForEveryChild, climate action.

UNICEF and partners are supporting schools like the one Rajabiya, 13, is attending, so children affected by the ongoing conflict in Sudan can continue their education. “School is important to me because it will help me achieve my dreams,” Rajabiya says. Children in Sudan need long-lasting peace.

When Sabina was six, she received a prosthetic limb that was too heavy. As she grew, it no longer fit. Now 20, she has a 3D-printed limb that is lighter, more comfortable and designed just for her, thanks to a UNICEF-supported project. Here’s how assistive technology is driving change in Nepal.

Starting the “How are you really doing?” conversation can feel hard but it matters more than you think. Here’s how you can show up for your teen, support their mental health and remind them they’re not alone. #OnMyMind

UNICEF and partners are expanding ‘Back to Learning’ for hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza. “Back to Learning isn’t then just about survival. It’s about protecting the engine of Gaza’s future.” Full remarks from UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder on this approach: https://unicef.link/4k2F2OF

Since 2000, child poverty has fallen by a third. However, climate shocks, conflict and unpayable debts are reversing hard-won gains. Progress is possible, but only if we protect it. Children cannot wait. #EndChildPoverty

In Sudan, 9.5 million people are internally displaced across 18 states. UNICEF and partners continue to deliver life-saving services for children and families affected. However, this humanitarian crisis remains severely under-reported and underfunded. Children in Sudan need long-lasting peace NOW.

Amid a crisis, a school might be the only safe space a child has. For Hassan, 13, from Somalia, Kulsum, 14, from Bangladesh, and many others, education helps build the foundations they need to thrive. Investing in education means investing in a more stable and prosperous future #ForEveryChild.

Heavy rainfall, strong winds and freezing temperatures in Gaza are affecting thousands of families living in makeshift shelters. UNICEF has supplied almost one million thermal blankets and hundreds of thousands of winter clothing kits for children.

Heavy floods in Mozambique are threatening children’s lives. “We can prevent disease, deaths and irreversible losses to scores of children. But we need to act fast.” - Guy Taylor, UNICEF Mozambique Learn how UNICEF is responding and what’s urgently needed: unicef.link/3LTyYLK

Hadeel, 10, is happy to be safe from violence in her tent in Gedaref State, Sudan. “After we settle here, I want the schools to open so I can achieve my dream and become a doctor,” she shares. UNICEF is supporting families displaced but what children really need is a life free from violence.

Yug, 10, in India, learns at home through play. Diagnosed with autism, he is supported by a special education teacher to develop skills at his own pace. UNICEF works to strengthen inclusive education systems to help children with disabilities reach their full potential. #ForEveryChild

When big feelings show up at home, it’s often because your teen feels safe with you. Here’s how you can respond. #OnMyMind

Millions of families in Ukraine are enduring days without heating, electricity and water supplies. UNICEF once again calls for an end to attacks on civilian areas and the infrastructure children rely on. https://unicef.link/4b4x2uc

Climate anxiety? We hear you. Check out advice from our mental health experts on how you can help your children cope with worries about climate change. https://unicef.link/4lERJP2

A UNICEF-supported immunization campaign is underway for children in the Darfur States, Sudan, amid the ongoing war and displacement. “I am very happy that my children have received their vaccinations today,” Manahil, a mother of four, shares. Peace is vital for children’s health and futures.

Coumba, 16, from Mali, dreams of a world where every girl’s rights are respected and girls can choose their own path. As a child parliamentarian, she’s already driving change. Let’s make her vision a reality. #GirlGoals

The reports of children and adolescents being killed and injured amid the ongoing public unrest in Iran are deeply concerning. UNICEF calls for the protection of all children from all forms of violence and harm. Statement by UNICEF Regional Director Edouard Beigbeder: https://unicef.link/4sPTcqu

Children’s rights must be protected, every day. #ForEveryChild, every right.

Your teen’s mental health matters. Here’s how to notice changes in mood, behaviour, or daily habits that could signal they need support and how to guide them safely. #OnMyMind

Children in Sudan continue to be killed and injured. Millions of them are at risk of sexual violence. More than 5 million have been forced from their homes. UNICEF is urgently calling for an immediate end to the conflict. Statement by UNICEF’s Edouard Beigbeder: https://unicef.link/4qM7c2G

Poverty should never decide a child’s future. Yet for millions, it shapes every day. An empty classroom. A skipped meal. Untreated illness. The pressure to work instead of learn. With the right action, we can protect childhoods and build stronger futures. #ForEveryChild

Winter in Gaza has worsened living conditions for children like Besain, 4. Besain’s mother, Doaa, has been doing everything possible to keep her children protected. UNICEF is supporting families like theirs by providing essential winter clothing and shelter supplies.

For Jimmy, 22, from Bhutan, the RENEW community centre is a safe space where he feels accepted. What began as a centre for survivors of violence has grown into a space where everyone belongs, offering children and young people with disabilities the chance to thrive in a safe environment.

"This centre has made things much easier for us,” Zahra shares, holding her nine-month-old baby, Amina, in White Nile State, Sudan. UNICEF-supported health centres are providing life-saving services for children and mothers. Children in Sudan need peace and access to aid for their futures.

After ten years away from school, 15-year-old Mariam from Sudan is back in a classroom. This is how she’s catching up, thanks to the UNICEF-supported temporary learning space in a camp for internally displaced people. #GirlGoals

Far too many children are living through crises that steal their childhoods. From closed classrooms to lost homes, they carry burdens far beyond their years. We need continued collective efforts to create a safer tomorrow #ForEveryChild.

UNICEF has prioritized children’s protection and essential needs amid many challenges - and we will continue to do so. What children in Gaza really need is long-lasting peace and the opportunity to rebuild their futures with dignity and protection.

For millions of children, the world feels uncertain and unsafe, shaped by conflict, displacement and emergencies far beyond their control. In 2026, let’s keep working together #ForEveryChild to safeguard their rights and support them to reach their full potential.

UNICEF is deeply saddened by the preventable, tragic death of Ata Mai, 7, who drowned during severe flooding in an improvised camp for internally displaced people near Gaza City. At least 5 other children have lost their lives this month due to the extreme weather and lack of safe shelters.

Over 35,000 cases of sexual violence against children were recorded across DR Congo in the first nine months of 2025. “Families say that fear of stigma and retaliation often keeps them from reporting the abuse." - UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. Details: https://unicef.link/4qBhTVL

Over 50% of children under five in Um Baru locality, Sudan, have been found to be acutely malnourished. “When severe acute malnutrition reaches this level, time becomes the most critical factor.” - UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. Read more: https://unicef.link/45opFdd

The situation of children in Sudan is dire, and global attention needs to increase. 30 million people across the country need humanitarian assistance. Half of them are children. UNICEF and partners are on the ground prioritizing their needs, but what children really need is a ceasefire NOW.

From Haiti and Somalia to the State of Palestine, children in fragile contexts risk losing the learning, stability and access to essential services that schools can offer. Education is life-saving and life-changing #ForEveryChild and must be protected.

Mohammad, 6, and his mother are happy to receive essential winter clothes from UNICEF and partners. This will help shield them from the cold temperatures in Gaza. To keep families like theirs safe, the ceasefire must last and there needs to be a surge in aid.