UNICEF statement on children reportedly killed and injured in attacks in the Russian Federation and Ukraine: https://unicef.link/4w2iMcd

Meral, 9, loved going to school in Gaza, playing with her friends and drawing. When her home was bombed, she lost her mother and a grandmother and her leg was amputated. “I want to play, learn and live safely,” she says. “I want children to be safe. I want my life to be normal again.”

Too many mothers and families around the world still lack access to services and interventions that enable and support breastfeeding. WHO and UNICEF urge countries to strengthen breastfeeding support and health systems to give every child a healthy start in life. https://unicef.link/4x8y7sp

Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ahead of World Breastfeeding Week

Countries urged to strengthen breastfeeding support and health systems to give every child a healthy start in life

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Friends Ovey Mary and Esther, 10, are growing up together in Nigeria. Friendship is part of every child’s right to belong, to play and simply be a child. This #FriendshipDay, drop a heart 💙 to celebrate your friends.

For Amena, 11 from Afghanistan, school is a place of hope. After devastating flash floods destroyed her school a year ago, UNICEF and partners supported rebuilding efforts, helping Amena return to a safe classroom and regain a sense of normalcy. “My favourite thing is still studying,” she says.

“Children continue to be the victims of this conflict. Their safety, their rights and the services they depend on must be protected.” - UNICEF Sudan's Sheldon Yett Across Sudan, children bear the brunt of more than three years of conflict. Read more. https://unicef.link/4g0aPPG

“I read sentences.” Soni, 13, in the DR Congo. Soni’s school is one of 324 schools selected to implement a UNICEF-supported approach that helps address gaps in reading and numeracy by adapting teaching to each child’s actual level. #ForEveryChild, education.

Fatima, 15, and her family had to flee Al Obeid, Sudan, amid intensified drone attacks that have damaged homes, schools and critical water infrastructure. UNICEF and partners are trucking chlorinated water to displacement shelters, helping meet urgent water needs.

Draw a circle. Inside, write what's in your control today. Outside, what isn't. The two minutes it takes might help you manage your emotions and remember that taking care of your mental health is within your control. Share a photo of it below and help others see that they're not alone. #OnMyMind

“Totally grateful,” reads the sign held by Gabriela, 16. She is living with her family in a UNICEF-supported temporary shelter after the earthquakes in Venezuela changed their lives. As children and families mark one month since the devastation, support them: https://unicef.link/4wcazCH

Globally, 645 million people were affected by hunger in 2025 – a decline from previous years. Despite this progress, challenges remain in ending hunger and making healthy diets affordable for children and their families. Learn more: https://unicef.link/44FKgck

UN report: Global hunger levels ease for third consecutive year as regional disparities persist

The 2026 edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) also examines the cost of healthy diets

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Aseel, 16, has lived through the horrors of the war in Gaza. She has been displaced multiple times and lost many loved ones. Through it all, she hopes for a Gaza where she can enjoy her rights as a child. Share to show your support for Aseel’s dream.

#ForEveryChild, every right.

Satayesh, 8 months, is on her way to recovery from acute malnutrition thanks to her mother and a UNICEF-supported programme. UNICEF is calling for urgent investment to protect young children’s diets and prevent more children from becoming malnourished. Learn more: https://unicef.link/3SSJ8Q0

Four-year-old Enoch, from Tuvalu, due to a genetic disability, cannot speak, eat, or stand without help. He relies on his mother, Vanessa, for everything. She hopes that one day, trained teachers will be able to support children like her son. #ForEveryChild, an inclusive world.

Young women in male-dominated fields? Yes! This #YouthSkillsDay, learn how UNICEF and partners are helping young women like 16-year-old Umn build careers in mechanics: https://unicef.link/4wHNJDg

In 2025, the number of children who did not receive a single vaccine fell by nearly 750,000. But immunization drop-out numbers remain high and stagnant, increasing the risk of disease outbreaks. Learn more: https://unicef.link/4fxdhNv

Global childhood immunization coverage inches forward despite conflict and hesitancy – UNICEF, WHO

Zero-dose children fell by nearly 750,000 in the past year, but drop-out numbers high and stagnant, increasing risk of disease outbreaks

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Earlier this year, Rela, 12, and Saidah, 13, found joy and friendship through football after Cyclone Fytia disrupted their education in Madagascar. On the playground by a UNICEF-supported temporary learning space, football is helping children feel confident and regain a sense of normalcy.

Intensified fighting in Al Obeid, Sudan, is forcing children and families to be displaced and seek refuge. 500,000 civilians are at risk, with children in immediate danger of being killed, injured, displaced, or exposed to other grave violations. Further escalations must be prevented.

Education is a lifeline for Rohingya refugee children in Bangladesh. Watch to find out how funding cuts have impacted their futures. UNICEF is doing all we can to support, but Rohingya children need the world’s attention and investment in their education.

Children in Sudan are paying the price of a war that is becoming increasingly deadly. In Darfur and Kordofan, child casualties remain especially high. Full statement: https://unicef.link/4aBKftg

“I want to be a professional football player so I can help my mother.” Regina, 11, Guatemala. Through UNICEF’s Juego Limpio programme - a national football programme aimed at girls and adolescents - Regina is finding a safe space to play, build her confidence and grow alongside other girls.

Mehad tenderly holds her 15-month-old son, Muhialdeen, who is receiving treatment for severe malnutrition at a UNICEF-supported centre in Khartoum State, Sudan. Malnutrition remains a massive threat for children amid war. Children need long-lasting peace for their health and well-being.

Many families in Gaza continue to face major challenges in accessing basic healthcare, especially in areas where health facilities have been damaged or are difficult to reach. UNICEF-supported mobile health clinics offer essential health services. #ForEveryChild, health and safety.

Behind every goal, there is a team. Thank you for your support #ForEveryChild, you make a difference. https://unicef.link/3QLSzQw

Fun in the sun? Not. As a result of climate change, heatwaves are becoming longer, more frequent and more severe. Learn how to help keep your children and family safe today. https://unicef.link/4kh5gvv

Heat wave safety tips

Learn how to help keep your children and family safe in extreme heat

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In 2025, UNICEF and partners worked in more than 100 countries, reaching tens of millions of children with life-saving support, including health care, nutrition, education, protection, and safe water. Together, we can reach the most vulnerable children.   https://unicef.link/4xx7632

An estimated 680,000 children are in need of humanitarian assistance following the catastrophic earthquakes that struck Venezuela. UNICEF is scaling up its response across health, nutrition, water and sanitation, child protection and education. Learn more: https://unicef.link/4f6lckG

UNICEF: 680,000 children estimated to be in need of humanitarian assistance after Venezuela earthquakes

First UNICEF aid flight arrives in Venezuela with medical supplies, water and sanitation items

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Think play is just for fun? Think again. Every game, song and drawing is helping your child learn, connect and grow. Here’s why everyday play matters for your child. https://unicef.link/4cFK0yI

The science of play

It’s not just fun – it’s fundamental to your child’s development

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Repeat after us: Every child has a right to a safe and healthy future. Learn more about the climate threats affecting children and what your government can do #ForEveryChild. https://unicef.link/3RXWnhR