Child marriage can take away choices that should belong to girls. It can force them out of school, increase the risk of early pregnancy and limit their opportunities. Every girl has the right to learn, make decisions and have her voice heard in her community. #EndChildMarriage. Invest in girls’ rights. Now. #GirlGoals
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UNICEF saves children’s lives, defends their rights, and helps them fulfill their potential. We never give up 🌎.
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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.
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- New York, New York
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- 1946
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- Child Survival and Early Childhood Development, Basic Education and Gender Equality, Child Protection, Policy Advocacy and Partnerships, Humanitarian response, Supply and Logistics, Research and analysis, Development, and Innovation
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💖❤️These lovely smiles and the hope in their eyes steal my heart. 💖❤️ #Springs of life Africa #education
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At just two weeks old, Asante’s life turned upside down. She lost both of her parents amid the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and contracted the disease herself. But her story didn’t end there. Baby Asante survived Ebola and her recovery has been marked by weekly visits to a UNICEF-supported hospital, thanks to her foster mother, Francine. “Today, seeing her smile makes me feel good,” she says.
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A little over one year on since the ceasefire in Gaza was announced, more than 340 children have been reported killed and hundreds of others injured. Hear from UNICEF's Ricardo Pires about the staggering human cost of a war that continues to devastate children, taking their lives, their childhoods, and their futures. Since the ceasefire, - More than 560,000 children have returned to learning, including in over 200 UNICEF-supported learning centers. - This year, we’ve provided digital cash assistance to more than 380,000 people. - UNICEF continues to supply safe water to 1.2 million people, while removing solid waste and delivering medical supplies. Children in Gaza need to recover, to begin to heal, to return to a normal life. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7ZJXjWs
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“Plastic can be reused or turned into other things, so it shouldn’t just be thrown away,” says Elisa, 10, in Equatorial Guinea. She may only be 10, but she already knows she wants to make the world a better place and walks the streets picking up plastic and helping keep her community clean. When she grows up, Elisa wants to become a doctor and continue helping people. Through Capitán Fanplastic, a UNICEF-supported programme, more than 1,300 children and adolescents are learning about the environment and taking action for their future. #ForEveryChild, a healthy environment.
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“I’m not old enough to marry and I don’t want to abandon my studies.” When Houdaybiyatou from Cameroon was 16, her family tried to arrange her marriage. She knew what she wanted: to stay in school and keep building a future for herself. She spoke up and stood her ground, even when it meant challenging her father’s wishes. With support from UNICEF and partners, Houdaybiyatou and her family were able to have conversations about her rights and the importance of her education. Her parents eventually agreed to let her continue her studies. Today, at 19, Houdaybiyatou is training in healthcare and dreams of becoming a doctor so she can help people in need. As the eldest sister, she is also seeing the impact of her decision at home. Her younger sisters are following her example and her father is now committed to keeping them in school. When girls are supported to make decisions about their lives, they can shape their futures and help change what’s possible for the girls who come after. More power to you, Houdaybiyatou! #GirlGoals #EndChildMarriage
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Shafiqa* had just completed Grade 6 when secondary education and beyond was banned for girls in Afghanistan. The following year, she repeated the grade voluntarily – simply to stay in a classroom. “If I were allowed to return, I would get ready with excitement,” she says. She’s not alone. Find out how girls like Rabia*, 14, and Mahira*, 18, continue to dream of their futures despite the ongoing ban. *Names changed for security https://lnkd.in/eENyxGRR
