We're flipping the script on the climate change narrative; from doom and anxiety to inspiration and action. Our first monthly instalment of the Good News is here! link.unicef.org.nz/ugF45 #ClimateActionNow #ClimateCrisis

2 years of destruction, violence, separation from family & friends, loss of loved ones, & disrupted schooling, health care & social services have led to serious mental impacts on kids. Read more 🔗link.unicef.org.nz/ugCn3

Today marks 2 years that kids in Ukraine have had their childhoods shattered by the ongoing war. Active fighting, shelling and air strikes continue to devastate the livelihoods of Ukrainian kids. More than 4 million children still live in fear. link.unicef.org.nz/ugB0q

With the conflict in Gaza in its 20th week, the surge in acute malnutrition is unprecedented, affecting children, pregnant and breastfeeding women the most. If a humanitarian ceasefire doesn't happen soon the impacts are going to be felt for years to come. link.unicef.org.nz/ugBg0

The UNICEF and Les Mills #WorkoutForWater challenge is back! 450 reps - Every day - For 7 days - to raise funds, smash goals, and change children’s lives. Sign up today and help make the biggest impact for kids, wherever and whenever the need is greatest. link.unicef.org.nz/ugzs1

UNICEF Aotearoa is welcoming the New Zealand Government’s announcement of $2.5 million funding for our work providing life-saving support for women and children in Gaza. Read more here ➡️ link.unicef.org.nz/ugyZo

“Most of those newly displaced people have only 1.5 to 2 litres of water per day. This to drink, cook and to wash.
'Sometimes only one toilet for 500 to 700 people.
- UNICEF Spokesperson Jonathan Crickx speaks on the dire conditions for kids in Gaza.

Every year, UNICEF delivers millions of backpacks for children around the world to carry and realize their dreams.

#ForEveryChild , quality education.

Happy World Education Day.

“Becoming a mother should be a time for celebration. In Gaza, it’s another child delivered into hell.
Mothers and newborns need a humanitarian ceasefire.” - Tess Ingram, UNICEF Communications Specialist

Read the full statement from Tess at the link below: link.unicef.org.nz/ugqin

Palestinian children in West Bank & Jerusalem, were meant to start the 1st day of their winter term on January 14, but there is no school resuming in the Gaza Strip for the 625,000 students there.
There has been no school for 100 days.
The children of Gaza need a ceasefire now.

In 2024, the world has a choice:

We can choose collaboration and cooperation, or fragmentation and conflict.

The lives and futures of children and young people depend on our decision. The time to work together is now. #GlobalOutlook uni.cf/4aQrC3b

2023 was reportedly the hottest year on record.

Children are the most affected by climate crisis.

They’re uniquely vulnerable to heatwaves, cyclones, flooding & climate hazards.

Let’s make 2024 count & take urgent #ClimateAction to protect the lives & futures of children.

“With every passing day, children and families in the Gaza Strip face increased risk of death from the sky, disease from lack of safe water, and deprivation from lack of food.' - UNICEF Special Representative
Lucia Elmi.
Read the full briefing: link.unicef.org.nz/ugjdE

Yet another day of sorrow and fear as another wave of deadly attacks continue to impact children in Ukraine.

According to reports, on Jan. 6:

- 5 children killed in Donetsk region
- 3 children injured in Dnipropetrovsk & Kherson regions
- a school damaged in Kharkiv region

'New Year was nice. We celebrated, I got this bird as a gift, and there was no shelling. But today was loud, and we descended into the metro. I really want to sleep.'

Yura, 7, in Ukraine, was among many children forced to shelter in Kyiv metro station.

Children need peace. Now.

At least 8 schools and 10 health care facilities, including a maternity hospital, were reportedly damaged in the past week. Homes have been destroyed, and millions of children have started the new year under the sounds of sirens and explosions #Ukraine link.unicef.org.nz/ugg3S

From regional conflicts, to climate disasters, tamariki across the world have been through a lot this year. Thanks to our donors, we’ve been able to support & give hope to kids, their whānau & their communities in the most profound ways. 🔗link.unicef.org.nz/ugfnX