Across Africa, UNICEF works to help children survive and thrive.
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Emergencies expose hidden dangers.
In Burundi, the Mpox outbreak showed how crises can increase risks of sexual exploitation and abuse, especially for women and girls.
UNICEF and partners are working to prevent sexual exploitation in crisis settings and protect all children.
UNICEF Africa retweeted
"Our ambition is to accelerate impact at scale by creating a clear roadmap, building strong alignment to African countries’ national priorities & ensuring the most disadvantaged children & young people will benefit equally."
- UNICEF RD for West & Central Africa @GillesFagninou
UNICEF Africa retweeted
"Living in poverty as a child is unacceptable; it hurts them today, and it hurts societies in the future. Ending child poverty is a policy choice."
Hear UN Volunteer Jackline Wambui from @UNICEFTanzania share her message for our #SocialSummit2025 solutions session.
Jackline Wambui, UN Volunteer, UNICEF Tanzania
Speech for the World Summit for Social Development session on "Cross-Sectoral Partnerships and Solutions to End Child Poverty: Lessons and Actions"
UNICEF Africa retweeted
Teachers are the heartbeat of classrooms—guiding children toward brighter futures.
But they can’t do it alone.
Together let's continue to invest in teachers so every child has the chance to learn, grow, & succeed. 📚👩🏾🏫👨🏾🏫
UNICEF Africa retweeted
UNICEF Regional Director for West & Central Africa @GillesFagninou spoke at a #CIIE2025 forum on resilient development in the Global South.
He urged cooperation on 3 priorities for Africa: shock-responsive social protection, resilient value chains & future-ready youth skills.
UNICEF Africa retweeted
A strong 🇿🇼 starts with strong children.
• 3 in 4 children lack nutritious food
• Only 4 in 10 babies are exclusively breastfed
• Stunting limits learning & future earnings
Every $1 invested in nutrition returns $23.
It’s smart. It’s urgent. It’s every child’s right.
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No child should miss life-saving vaccines.
In #Wanlaweyn, Lower Shabelle region of Somalia, solar-powered cold chain systems and ARKTEK boxes ensure vaccines remain effective for weeks, reaching every child, even in hard-to-reach areas. @gavi @MoH_Somalia
Famine conditions confirmed in Sudan’s Al Fasher and Kadugli, but hunger and malnutrition ease where conflict subsides.
FAO, WFP and UNICEF warn of the highest levels of acute food insecurity and malnutrition in Al Fasher and Kadugli.
Details ⬇️ unicef.org/press-releases/fa…
UNICEF Africa retweeted
New analysis released today reveals 2.11 mln children in #SouthSudan are at risk of acute malnutrition, due to conflict, ltd access & flooding causing displacement. #UNICEF is calling for safe access to affected areas & rapid scale up of interventions. bit.ly/4qIDR9V
What happens to children when public health emergencies strike?
It’s more than just a health crisis. They face increased risks of neglect, abuse & exploitation.
Read to see how UNICEF and partners are working to keep every child protected and empowered. unicef.link/47ztI6O
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💙 Bienvenue dans le #MoisBleu, dédié aux droits des enfants !
En 2024, les enfants ont défendu le droit à l’identité à l’Assemblée nationale.
Un mois plus tard, le délai pour les déclarations tardives de naissance a été prorogé — une victoire #PourChaqueEnfant
#WCD2025
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A kind gesture is never insignificant.
Théophile Kwikama, a driver at UNICEF, takes the time to help one of the beneficiaries in Sido carefully load the items he has just received onto his bicycle before heading home.
His attitude of solidarity is our inspiration for the week.
UNICEF Africa retweeted
Meet the high-level delegation from UNICEF to China in support of children in Africa:
UNICEF Global Director of Programmes @G_LaryeaAdjei, Regional Director for West & Central Africa @GillesFagninou, Rep to African Union & UNECA @GadLaila & Senior Adviser @ShadrackOmol.
In Somalia, nearly 800,000 babies are born each year. Yet only a tiny fraction of these births is ever registered - leaving millions without legal identity.
But with digital reforms and UNICEF’s support, Somalia is building a future where every child is seen and protected.
RT @GillesFagninou: As the humanitarian crisis in #DRC deepens, children face rising violence, including bombings, recruitment, abductions…
As African leaders, international partners and humanitarian organizations gather in Paris to discuss peace in the Great Lakes region, UNICEF is sounding the alarm for the millions of children caught up in violence.
Read @GillesFagninou statement unicef.link/4oLQ1gG
UNICEF Africa retweeted
1️⃣For decades, eastern DRC has been affected by a crisis of historic magnitude that continues to escalate and spill over into neighboring countries
UNICEF Africa retweeted
States, international organizations, NGOs, civil society: on 30 October, 70 delegations will meet in Paris under the impetus of France and Togo to address the major humanitarian crisis ravaging the #GreatLakes region.
UNICEF Africa retweeted
Strong partnerships drive lasting change for children.
@UNICEFZimbabwe and @WildHorizons are joining forces to build climate-resilient schools in Victoria Falls — showing the power of business and development working together.
Read more: unicef.org/zimbabwe/press-re…
