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Ricardo Pires

@ricardopires.bsky.social

Comms manager & Deputy Spokesperson @UNICEF in Geneva covering humanitarian emergencies ++. Father, movie geek, football lover, casual gamer and hardcore foodie.

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Ricardo Pires@ricardopires.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Three years of absolute horror for children in Sudan, with parties to conflict continuing to inflict the most unspeakable atrocities. Impunity is the new international norm and children as always will suffer more than anyone else. www.unicef.org/press-releas...

“The reality for children in Sudan is growing darker hour by hour”

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Chief of Communication in Sudan, Eva Hinds – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

unicef.org

Ricardo Pires@ricardopires.bsky.social · 5mo ago

“Despite the carnage, the conflict is “invisible.” I think that’s because there’s no easy narrative — it’s Africa, there’s always been conflict there. We should not accept that.” UNICEF’s Country Representative in Sudan, Sheldon Yett. www.politico.eu/article/suda...

Sudan’s war nears Syria-style refugee tipping point, UN migration agency says

The warning comes as Europe braces for a fresh influx of migrants amid fighting in the Middle East and Sudan.

politico.eu

UNICEF USA@unicefusa.org · 5mo ago

Displaced families face a growing health crisis as violence in the Middle East intensifies. "Once you start having less access to even the right nutrition, foods and clean water, you're at risk of contracting infectious diseases or waterborne diseases," warns UNICEF's @ricardopires.bsky.social.

Disease outbreaks, environmental hazards: Health crises could worsen as Iran conflict continues

As the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, aid organizations are warning that several health crises could worsen.

abcnews.com

Ricardo Pires@ricardopires.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Gracias @unicefespana.bsky.social por la oportunidad de hablar con El País sobre el impacto de la crisis actual en Oriente Medio en nuestras operaciones de suministro. elpais.com/planeta-futu...

El bloqueo del estrecho de Ormuz estrangula el paso de alimentos y medicinas para atender crisis humanitarias

El encarecimiento en las cadenas de suministro y la obstrucción del paso en Oriente Próximo se suman a la crisis de financiación en el sector. La ONU prevé retrasos de seis meses en las entregas

elpais.com

Ricardo Pires@ricardopires.bsky.social · 10mo ago

The fragile Gaza ceasefire keeps showing the world that celebrations were perhaps too premature. Over one million children are exhausted and can no longer endure more violence and death. All parties to the conflict must do anything and everything to uphold their agreement.

UNICEF@unicef.org · last yr.

Explosive remnants of war are a massive risk for at least 5 million children in Syria. Nearly 300,000 deadly devices are scattered across the country. UNICEF’s Ricardo Pires highlights the challenges.

Ricardo Pires@ricardopires.bsky.social · last yr.

Horrifying reports of at least 200 children killed and 303 injured since the ceasefire collapsed in Gaza. That’s over 500 children in about 48 hours. Unprecedented brutality after 15 months of unrelenting war. Humanity will struggle to come back from this.

UNICEF@unicef.org · 2y ago

“Every day without action is another that threatens the children of Syria. These children – who have lived their entire lives in danger – deserve to live the rest of their lives in safety.” - UNICEF Communication Manager Ricardo Pires. Full statement: uniceflink.org/3WjMRVx

Over a decade of devastating conflict has left communities across Syria littered with deadly remnants of war, including an estimated 324,000 pieces of unexploded ordnance scattered across the country. This danger affects approximately 5 million children living in areas contaminated with UXO and landmines, which have become the leading cause of child casualties in Syria. - Ricardo Pires, UNICEF Communication Manager
Joe English@joe-english.bsky.social · 2y ago

It is a grim irony that children, women, and young girls bear the brunt of conflicts driven by the decisions of a tiny handful of powerful men—decisions that cause immense suffering. Good to join @carlnasman.bsky.social this weekend to discuss the toll 2024's conflicts have taken on children