Fantastic to join children on the #InternationalDayOfPlay.
When children play, they connect, they learn and they imagine.
By working together-governments, businesses, parents, and communities-we can and must ensure that every child, everywhere, can fulfill their right to play.
Catherine Russell
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The official account of @UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell — a champion #ForEveryChild, everywhere.
- All of us at UNICEF are thrilled to welcome Lamine Yamal to the UNICEF family, as our newest Goodwill Ambassador. My deepest thanks to Lamine and to all our UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors. Their voices help build a better world for every child. #InternationalDayofPlay
00:00 - Catherine Russell repostedA new chapter. On and off the pitch. Today Lamine Yamal becomes a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. From street games in his barrio to packed stadiums around the globe, play has been part of Lamine’s story throughout his life. Now he's using his voice to stand up for every child’s
00:00 - Catherine Russell reposted“For a generation of young people whose education has already been severely disrupted by conflict, recognized qualifications are the foundation for continued learning and future opportunities,” says UNICEF Regional Director @EvaUNICEF. Full statement: unicef.org/press-releases…
- Play is so important for children’s development, social skills and mental health. Ahead of the #InternationalDayOfPlay, let’s strengthen efforts to ensure that every child, everywhere, can exercise their right to play.
00:00 - UNICEF delivers #ForEveryChild, thanks to our partners, donors and supporters around the world. Last year, we responded to over 100 emergencies, saving and improving the lives of millions of children. As a global community we must do even more. Children are counting on us.
00:00 - Catherine Russell repostedEvery parent wants what's best for their child. Yet the journey is different for everyone. UNICEF is here to support you through it all. From your baby's first days to your teenager's toughest questions, we will be sharing expert-backed tips and practical guidance for you.
00:00 - Catherine Russell repostedIn the Democratic Republic of the Congo, U-Reporters are supporting UNICEF’s response by helping communities understand the signs of Ebola and how to prevent it. This is youth-led action on the frontlines.
- Thank you so much Millie Bobby Brown for sharing your feelings on being a new mom. #EarlyMomentsMatter"I don't understand how that much happens in my heart." Everyone experiences being a parent differently. UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown shares a glimpse of what that looks like for her. #EarlyMomentsMatter
00:00 - From all of us at UNICEF, a heartfelt thank you Cindy McCain for your leadership and tireless commitment to ending hunger.🧵Today marks my last day at @WFP—and the end of one of the most pivotal chapters of my life. In three years, we raised $25B to save and change millions of lives. From conflicts to climate shocks, the forces driving hunger have never been more relentless. And yet, we delivered:
- Catherine Russell repostedFamilies of children like Abdullah and Masa are doing everything possible to protect them from dire sanitary conditions in Gaza. UNICEF is trying to reach as many people as possible with clean water – up to 1.5 million a month – but there are significant obstacles. Access to
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