Mozambique is building back better after Cyclone #Idai . @UNICEFMoz & LIGHT FOR THE WORLD are supporting a community-based rehabilitation programme for children with #disabilities in Beira & other cyclone-affected areas. Thanks to funds from Norad. Read more: shar.es/afhjKu

The window to prevent #ClimateCatastrophe is rapidly closing. Read more from António Guterres about UN Environment Programme's #EmissionsGap report. We need urgent #ClimateAction on emissions to protect children's futures in East & Southern #Africa ! 👇
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Wonderful to spend time w/ colleagues marking their significant commitment to child #health , #education , #nutrition & #humanitarian emergencies. Certificates presented for 10, 20, 25 & 30 years of service - personally honoured to be recognised too after 25 years with UNICEF.

Very inspired by our young #climate advocates who are in #SouthSudan this week to witness first-hand how climate-induced floods are devastating livelihoods across the country. Young people are at the frontline of #ThisClimateCrisis and their voices must be heard COP27

Millions of #children in East & Southern #Africa are living on the frontlines of the climate crisis. UNICEF is calling for #ClimateActionNow , including increased funding for adaptation, to provide support for the most vulnerable children & families. #COP27
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As we look forward to #COP27 & join the debate around #climatechange , we must not forget that this is a child rights crisis. #Children in Somalia & #HornofAfrica are losing everything because of drought, driven by climate change. Watch 👇

We want to achieve universal #birthregistration by 2030. Yet 40% of Africa’s unregistered children are in the Eastern region. Urgent efforts needed to increase birth registration among the poorest children. Read latest UNICEF Data report to learn more: bit.ly/3gCYRzt

Cold chain equipment received in #Lesotho and the #vaccination campaign is ready to go! Children will receive measles, rubella & polio vaccines, as well as Vitamin A and deworming tablets. unicef Lesotho & partners are work together to get every child vaccinated. #VaccinesWork

Malizgani Gondwe is a polio survivor, working to end polio in #Malawi . This #WorldPolioDay , we thank everyone who is helping UNICEF and partners to:
✅Build trust in vaccines
🦻 Listen to parents about their concerns
ℹ️ Dispel myths and share accurate information

“Young people have to be part of the decisions that affect their lives.” That’s the word from #youth advocate Anaclet AHISHAKIYE. I could not agree more, Anaclet. May your advocacy journey help bring the change you wish to see in the world. Myself & the UNICEF Africa team salute you.

The #cholera outbreak has reached almost all parts of #Malawi , claiming 139 lives. UNICEF is on the ground supporting the government with clean #water , sanitation & essential supplies. More funds & stronger collaboration are needed to stop further spread & save children’s lives.

We need the world’s urgent attention on #Somalia & the #HornofAfrica . We can no longer turn our faces. #Children are dying everyday & the numbers are soaring. They need more food, water & health assistance NOW! #ForEveryChild UNICEF Somalia UNICEF Kenya UNICEF Ethiopia

Plus de 575 000 #enfants sont touchés par la crise humanitaire dans le sud de #Madagascar . Pour faire face à la situation, l’ UNICEF continue à :
✔️ Assurer l'accès aux services vitaux #WASH , #nutrition et #santé .
✔️ Promouvoir l'action climatique.
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A polio-free world is in sight, and we have a plan to reach it. With the needed political and financial support, the world can overcome the finals barriers to #EndPolio for good! #WHS2022

Right across the #HornOfAfrica , families are facing unimaginable circumstances. UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador PRIYANKA is on the ground in Turkana, #Kenya seeing the reality of the #ClimateCrisis . We need more funds urgently: children's lives depend on them.

Poverty & inequality are at record levels w/ Sub-Saharan #Africa experiencing the biggest⬆️in extreme poverty ever recorded in 2020. There is a solution though: expanding child-sensitive social protection. More: unicef.org/media/72916/fi…
#IDEP2022 #EndChildPoverty

Many parts of the #HornofAfrica have become unlivable. The #ClimateCrisis is pushing #children & families to the edge, without food, #water & health services. Grateful to see UNICEF & partners on the ground in #Somalia providing needed support. #ForEveryChild UNICEF Somalia

Youth advocate, Blessmore Chikwakwa, shares an important message we must all heed: “We cannot have sustainable #development without the inclusion & engagement of #youth & #women .” UNICEF hears your call & agrees, Blessmore. Wishing you well on your #advocacy journey! #ForEveryChild

As I closed the #ESARMT , I thanked the entire regional management team for their engagement, ideas and passion for #children . Together, I am confident that we can innovate and meet the challenges for children in a changing world. Asanteni sana!