For every child, every right

This exhibition is a reminder that when we come together with determination and shared purpose, we can protect children's rights and shape a more hopeful future

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To celebrate World Children’s Day, UNICEF will display 29 portraits of children whose lives have been transformed through its support around the globe throughout November on Quai Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland. Together, they form a powerful message that reflects our core belief:

For every child, every right

In a year of escalating crises, this is an important reminder that – when we work together with determination and shared purpose – we can protect children’s rights and help build a more hopeful future.

UNICEF/UNI708243/Noman Sanad celebrates his second birthday in Lahj, Yemen. When he was only four months old, Sanad was suffering from severe malnutrition. But today, thanks to nutrition and health care from the UNICEF-supported Therapeutic Feeding centre at Ibn Khaldoon Hospital, and follow-up care from his family, he is healthy, active and loving life. #ForEveryChild, nutrition

UNICEF/UNI708243/Noman Sanad celebrates his second birthday in Lahj, Yemen. When he was only four months old, Sanad was suffering from severe malnutrition. But today, thanks to nutrition and health care from the UNICEF-supported Therapeutic Feeding centre at Ibn Khaldoon Hospital, and follow-up care from his family, he is healthy, active and loving life. #ForEveryChild, nutrition

UNICEF/U.S. CDC/UNI408835/Érico Hiller Adenilson, 6, is vaccinated in Abaetetuba municipality, Brazil. Abaetetuba is spread across 72 islands. Every two months, a River Health Unit barge brings doctors, nurses, dentists and vaccines to remote communities. With UNICEF’s support, health workers locate unvaccinated children to protect them from preventable diseases. #ForEveryChild, health

UNICEF/U.S. CDC/UNI408835/Érico Hiller Adenilson, 6, is vaccinated in Abaetetuba municipality, Brazil. Abaetetuba is spread across 72 islands. Every two months, a River Health Unit barge brings doctors, nurses, dentists and vaccines to remote communities. With UNICEF’s support, health workers locate unvaccinated children to protect them from preventable diseases. #ForEveryChild, health

UNICEF/UNI683673/Filippov Veronika, 8, in Kurmany, Ukraine. Veronika has seen the glow of shelling from her home in Kurmany, which is close to the front line. Working with local authorities and partners, UNICEF provides cash assistance, fuel, clothing and blankets and supports health, education, water supplies and heating systems to keep 1.2 million people warm. #ForEveryChild, peace

UNICEF/UNI683673/Filippov Veronika, 8, in Kurmany, Ukraine. Veronika has seen the glow of shelling from her home in Kurmany, which is close to the front line. Working with local authorities and partners, UNICEF provides cash assistance, fuel, clothing and blankets and supports health, education, water supplies and heating systems to keep 1.2 million people warm. #ForEveryChild, peace

UNICEF/UNI709342/Pocaterra Ana Nava, 10, celebrates World Children’s Day in Venezuela. Ana and her friends from schools around Sinamaica Lagoon, many from the Añu indigenous community, come to Bartolomé Duarte School to mark World Children’s Day. #ForEveryChild, education

UNICEF/UNI709342/Pocaterra Ana Nava, 10, celebrates World Children’s Day in Venezuela. Ana and her friends from schools around Sinamaica Lagoon, many from the Añu indigenous community, come to Bartolomé Duarte School to mark World Children’s Day. #ForEveryChild, education

UNICEF/UNI693984/Christians Thembile and his son, South Africa. Thembile has raised his two sons alone since their mother left the family. He found it hard to communicate with them until he joined a UNICEF-supported parenting programme. “The Parent Centre has taught me to use my words to fix things,” he says. #ForEveryChild, nurturing care

UNICEF/UNI693984/Christians Thembile and his son, South Africa. Thembile has raised his two sons alone since their mother left the family. He found it hard to communicate with them until he joined a UNICEF-supported parenting programme. “The Parent Centre has taught me to use my words to fix things,” he says. #ForEveryChild, nurturing care

"Vanco Christella Irakoze, 11, gets ready to knit in Rwanda — UNICEF/UNI725194/Iyakaremye Vanco Christella Irakoze, 11, gets ready to knit in Rwanda. Vanco loves knitting during her leisure time at her home in Bugesera district. Children with disabilities often face stigma, violence, and limited opportunities. UNICEF calls for, and supports, policies and programmes that enable children with disabilities to participate fully and equally in society. #ForEveryChild, inclusion

"Vanco — UNICEF/UNI725194/Iyakaremye Vanco Christella Irakoze, 11, gets ready to knit in Rwanda. Vanco loves knitting during her leisure time at her home in Bugesera district. Children with disabilities often face stigma, violence, and limited opportunities. UNICEF calls for, and supports, policies and programmes that enable children with disabilities to participate fully and equally in society. #ForEveryChild, inclusion

UNICEF/UNI624512/Ralaivita Woodjina Allexandre, 11, at her school in Haiti. In 2023, Woodjina’s school hosted around 570 people who had fled from violence in other parts of Haiti. Through its partners, UNICEF provided education, psychological care, and emergency support. Despite insecurity, UNICEF continues to protect children and ensure access to health, nutrition, and safe learning. #ForEveryChild, peace

UNICEF/UNI624512/Ralaivita Woodjina Allexandre, 11, at her school in Haiti. In 2023, Woodjina’s school hosted around 570 people who had fled from violence in other parts of Haiti. Through its partners, UNICEF provided education, psychological care, and emergency support. Despite insecurity, UNICEF continues to protect children and ensure access to health, nutrition, and safe learning. #ForEveryChild, peace

UNICEF/UNI724308/Nanda Maya in Madhya Pradesh, India. Maya receives cash support from Ladli Lakshmi Yojana, which has opened up opportunities she once only dreamed of. Girls enrolled in the programme receive cash when they reach educational milestones, from entering 6th grade to graduating from college. As a result, more girls complete their education and fewer drop out of school. #ForEveryChild, education

UNICEF/UNI724308/Nanda Maya in Madhya Pradesh, India. Maya receives cash support from Ladli Lakshmi Yojana, which has opened up opportunities she once only dreamed of. Girls enrolled in the programme receive cash when they reach educational milestones, from entering 6th grade to graduating from college. As a result, more girls complete their education and fewer drop out of school. #ForEveryChild, education

UNICEF/UNI767140/Kiliç Bahar, 15, rehearses for a dance competition at her school in Ankara, Türkiye. Bahar is studying information technology and enjoys coding. Her school is part of the UNICEF-supported "Strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Special Education programme” that aims to increase the enrolment and inclusion of students with disabilities. #ForEveryChild, inclusion

UNICEF/UNI767140/Kiliç Bahar, 15, rehearses for a dance competition at her school in Ankara, Türkiye. Bahar is studying information technology and enjoys coding. Her school is part of the UNICEF-supported "Strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Special Education programme” that aims to increase the enrolment and inclusion of students with disabilities. #ForEveryChild, inclusion

UNICEF/UNI704444/Phiennachit Noi, 12, is vaccinated in Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Noi is being immunized against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) at her school in Xiengkhouang Province during a national vaccination campaign to protect girls aged 9 to 14 from cervical cancer. With UNICEF’s support, HPV vaccination offers every girl protection and a healthier future. #ForEveryChild, health

UNICEF/UNI704444/Phiennachit Noi, 12, is vaccinated in Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Noi is being immunized against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) at her school in Xiengkhouang Province during a national vaccination campaign to protect girls aged 9 to 14 from cervical cancer. With UNICEF’s support, HPV vaccination offers every girl protection and a healthier future. #ForEveryChild, health

UNICEF/UNI791649/Meerzad Amena, 11, Baghlan province, Afghanistan. “Last year, when the floods came, was the hardest time of my life,” she says. Her father died in the floods, and her mother passed away soon after. Her school was badly damaged. Now that her school has been rebuilt, Amena can look ahead and wants to become a teacher. UNICEF continues to call for every girl’s right to learn. #ForEveryChild, education

UNICEF/UNI791649/Meerzad Amena, 11, Baghlan province, Afghanistan. “Last year, when the floods came, was the hardest time of my life,” she says. Her father died in the floods, and her mother passed away soon after. Her school was badly damaged. Now that her school has been rebuilt, Amena can look ahead and wants to become a teacher. UNICEF continues to call for every girl’s right to learn. #ForEveryChild, education

UNICEF/UNI692223/Ijazah Maree Melani, 12, washes her hands in Samoa. Maree and her friends at Vaimoso Primary School in Apia have been learning about proper handwashing techniques and the importance of drinking clean water to stay healthy. UNICEF works in over 100 countries to help ensure that children have access to safe water and reliable sanitation. #ForEveryChild, safe water

UNICEF/UNI692223/Ijazah Maree Melani, 12, washes her hands in Samoa. Maree and her friends at Vaimoso Primary School in Apia have been learning about proper handwashing techniques and the importance of drinking clean water to stay healthy. UNICEF works in over 100 countries to help ensure that children have access to safe water and reliable sanitation. #ForEveryChild, safe water

UNICEF/UNI779643/Warden Hannah, 24, in Rome, Italy. “My voice, through my poems, can become the voice of those I left behind …” Nine years ago, Hannah left Nigeria for Europe. After crossing the desert and the Mediterranean Sea, she arrived with only a notebook containing her poems. Inspired by UNICEF’s ‘U-Report On The Move’ website for young migrants, she is now a girls' rights activist. #ForEveryChild, a voice

UNICEF/UNI779643/Warden Hannah, 24, in Rome, Italy. “My voice, through my poems, can become the voice of those I left behind …” Nine years ago, Hannah left Nigeria for Europe. After crossing the desert and the Mediterranean Sea, she arrived with only a notebook containing her poems. Inspired by UNICEF’s ‘U-Report On The Move’ website for young migrants, she is now a girls' rights activist. #ForEveryChild, a voice

UNICEF/UNI663868/Ushindi Frank, 12, enjoys a UNICEF-supported catch-up class for displaced children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Forced from his village by conflict, Frank found refuge in Bushagara in North Kivu province, where more than 500 children have taken part in catch-up classes. “I was too withdrawn”, he says. “School makes me feel free and happy again.” #ForEveryChild, education

UNICEF/UNI663868/Ushindi Frank, 12, enjoys a UNICEF-supported catch-up class for displaced children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Forced from his village by conflict, Frank found refuge in Bushagara in North Kivu province, where more than 500 children have taken part in catch-up classes. “I was too withdrawn”, he says. “School makes me feel free and happy again.” #ForEveryChild, education

UNICEF/UNI501909/El Baba Razan, 11, in al Zaytoon neighbourhood, Gaza City. Razan lost her parents and her brothers during shelling in Gaza. “Suddenly there was an explosion and I woke up in the hospital. My family was killed and my leg was amputated. Becoming an orphan has turned my life upside down,” she says. “I wish that this war ends soon, and I could get good treatment that would help me live my life.” #ForEveryChild, peace

UNICEF/UNI501909/El Baba Razan, 11, in al Zaytoon neighbourhood, Gaza City. Razan lost her parents and her brothers during shelling in Gaza. “Suddenly there was an explosion and I woke up in the hospital. My family was killed and my leg was amputated. Becoming an orphan has turned my life upside down,” she says. “I wish that this war ends soon, and I could get good treatment that would help me live my life.” #ForEveryChild, peace

UNICEF/UNI705409/Elfatih Amani, 10, in Kassala, Sudan. Amani’s mother, Mona, has learned to diversify the food her family eats with the support of Fatima, a local health promoter. As conflict continues and millions of children face malnutrition, women like Mona and Fatima help families fight back one meal, one visit, one child at a time. #ForEveryChild, nutrition

UNICEF/UNI705409/Elfatih Amani, 10, in Kassala, Sudan. Amani’s mother, Mona, has learned to diversify the food her family eats with the support of Fatima, a local health promoter. As conflict continues and millions of children face malnutrition, women like Mona and Fatima help families fight back one meal, one visit, one child at a time. #ForEveryChild, nutrition

Giga-UNICEF/ITU Brianna in Cortés, Honduras. Brianna studies at one of 40 schools connected to the internet through Giga — a UNICEF and ITU initiative to link every school by 2030. The project now reaches over 30,000 students in remote areas. "I would like Giga to reach all parts of the country, because there are many schools where it is also needed," says Brianna. "And all children have the same rights." #ForEveryChild, connectivity

Giga-UNICEF/ITU Brianna in Cortés, Honduras. Brianna studies at one of 40 schools connected to the internet through Giga — a UNICEF and ITU initiative to link every school by 2030. The project now reaches over 30,000 students in remote areas. "I would like Giga to reach all parts of the country, because there are many schools where it is also needed," says Brianna. "And all children have the same rights." #ForEveryChild, connectivity

UNICEF/UN0779453/Ayene Eleham Jemmal, 13, in Oromia, Ethiopia. “My favourite foods are red meat, grains and green vegetables,” says Eleham, who wants to be a doctor. Eleham and other girls at her school are being protected from anaemia by a UNICEF-supported iron and folic acid supplement programme. #ForEveryChild, nutrition

UNICEF/UN0779453/Ayene Eleham Jemmal, 13, in Oromia, Ethiopia. “My favourite foods are red meat, grains and green vegetables,” says Eleham, who wants to be a doctor. Eleham and other girls at her school are being protected from anaemia by a UNICEF-supported iron and folic acid supplement programme. #ForEveryChild, nutrition

UNICEF/UN0802723/Sohail Rizwana and Bushra enjoy a game in their temporary school, Balochistan, Pakistan. In 2022, more than 6,000 schools in Balochistan were damaged by floods. In response, UNICEF and the School Education Department built almost 40 transitional schools. These schools helped children like Rizwana and Bushra to keep learning while their permanent schools were rebuilt. #ForEveryChild, education

UNICEF/UN0802723/Sohail Rizwana and Bushra enjoy a game in their temporary school, Balochistan, Pakistan. In 2022, more than 6,000 schools in Balochistan were damaged by floods. In response, UNICEF and the School Education Department built almost 40 transitional schools. These schools helped children like Rizwana and Bushra to keep learning while their permanent schools were rebuilt. #ForEveryChild, education

UNICEF/UNI540761/Willocq Anika Cerezo, 9, in her English class in Guatemala. Anika, who has Down syndrome, goes to school in Guatemala City, where she has learned to read and write English with the help of her teacher and classmates. Yet 7 out of every 10 children with disabilities in Latin America are not in school. UNICEF works to ensure every child can learn and reach their full potential. #ForEveryChild, inclusion

UNICEF/UNI540761/Willocq Anika Cerezo, 9, in her English class in Guatemala. Anika, who has Down syndrome, goes to school in Guatemala City, where she has learned to read and write English with the help of her teacher and classmates. Yet 7 out of every 10 children with disabilities in Latin America are not in school. UNICEF works to ensure every child can learn and reach their full potential. #ForEveryChild, inclusion

UNICEF/UNI795811/Mirindi Johnson Rachel, 7, in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rachel’s life was turned upside down by an invisible enemy: cholera. Thanks to prompt care at the Kihumba Cholera Treatment Centre, she is recovering. UNICEF has responded to cholera in South Kivu through Case Area Targeted Interventions (CATIs) to detect cholera, treat, and prevent infections. #ForEveryChild, health

UNICEF/UNI795811/Mirindi Johnson Rachel, 7, in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rachel’s life was turned upside down by an invisible enemy: cholera. Thanks to prompt care at the Kihumba Cholera Treatment Centre, she is recovering. UNICEF has responded to cholera in South Kivu through Case Area Targeted Interventions (CATIs) to detect cholera, treat, and prevent infections. #ForEveryChild, health

UNICEF/UNI806347/Franco Eurico and his son Amisse in Nivenevene, Mozambique. Until recently, 18-month-old Amisse was suffered from malnutrition. Eurico and his wife have been bringing Eurico to monthly sessions held by the Integrated Nutrition Package (PIN) programme. “I see the difference in him now. He is getting bigger and fatter,” Eurico says. “Now he is playing again.” #ForEveryChild, health

UNICEF/UNI806347/Franco Eurico and his son Amisse in Nivenevene, Mozambique. Until recently, 18-month-old Amisse was suffered from malnutrition. Eurico and his wife have been bringing Eurico to monthly sessions held by the Integrated Nutrition Package (PIN) programme. “I see the difference in him now. He is getting bigger and fatter,” Eurico says. “Now he is playing again.” #ForEveryChild, health

UNICEF/U.S. CDC/UNI678003/Amanda Voisard Sahod Omar, 7, in his village in the Philippines. Sahod outside his house in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region on Mindanao, where a Measles Outbreak Response was launched in 2024 after an outbreak of the life-threatening disease. UNICEF reaches almost half the world’s children with life-saving vaccines each year. #ForEveryChild, health

UNICEF/U.S. CDC/UNI678003/Amanda Voisard Sahod Omar, 7, in his village in the Philippines. Sahod outside his house in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region on Mindanao, where a Measles Outbreak Response was launched in 2024 after an outbreak of the life-threatening disease. UNICEF reaches almost half the world’s children with life-saving vaccines each year. #ForEveryChild, health

UNICEF/UNI551000/Ossa Maribel, 17, in Tumaco, Colombia. Maribel lost part of her leg when she stepped on a landmine. "I want to be a lawyer to fight injustice,” she says. “But if I can't do that, I want to help other young women who have been injured by landmines.” UNICEF supports young advocates like Maribel, and continues to call for an end to landmines in populated areas. #ForEveryChild, peace

UNICEF/UNI551000/Ossa Maribel, 17, in Tumaco, Colombia. Maribel lost part of her leg when she stepped on a landmine. "I want to be a lawyer to fight injustice,” she says. “But if I can't do that, I want to help other young women who have been injured by landmines.” UNICEF supports young advocates like Maribel, and continues to call for an end to landmines in populated areas. #ForEveryChild, peace

UNICEF/Kyrgyzstan/2022/Tynchtyk Nurbekov Erniyaz and Nurdolot, 7, go to school in Naryn region, Kyrgyzstan. Until recently, schools in the remote region of Naryn had no internet. Today, more than 500 children in the region’s schools have internet access, thanks to Giga, a joint initiative by UNICEF and the International Telecommunication Union. Launched in 2019, Giga aims to connect every school in the world to the internet. #ForEveryChild, connectivity

UNICEF/Kyrgyzstan/2022/Tynchtyk Nurbekov Erniyaz and Nurdolot, 7, go to school in Naryn region, Kyrgyzstan. Until recently, schools in the remote region of Naryn had no internet. Today, more than 500 children in the region’s schools have internet access, thanks to Giga, a joint initiative by UNICEF and the International Telecommunication Union. Launched in 2019, Giga aims to connect every school in the world to the internet. #ForEveryChild, connectivity

UNICEF/UNI441154/Andriantsoarana Paulin, 16, at school in Mahajanga, Madagascar. As part of the Let Us Learn programme in Madagascar, UNICEF provides schools with internet connections. Paulin, who wants to become a judge, welcomes this innovation: “It allows us to develop our knowledge and improve our results.” Support for digital education helps students like Paulin gain vital skills for life and work. #ForEveryChild, digital skills

UNICEF/UNI441154/Andriantsoarana Paulin, 16, at school in Mahajanga, Madagascar. As part of the Let Us Learn programme in Madagascar, UNICEF provides schools with internet connections. Paulin, who wants to become a judge, welcomes this innovation: “It allows us to develop our knowledge and improve our results.” Support for digital education helps students like Paulin gain vital skills for life and work. #ForEveryChild, digital skills

UNICEF/UN0735560/Orehov Maricica, 6, in the Republic of Moldova. When it comes to children’s rights, there’s only one team. Maricica loves to play football with her friends and wants to be a footballer one day. Maricica shared a strong message: “No discrimination: Every child has the right to inclusion!" #ForEveryChild, inclusion

UNICEF/UN0735560/Orehov Maricica, 6, in the Republic of Moldova. When it comes to children’s rights, there’s only one team. Maricica loves to play football with her friends and wants to be a footballer one day. Maricica shared a strong message: “No discrimination: Every child has the right to inclusion!" #ForEveryChild, inclusion

UNICEF/UNI761695/Fashina Saratu with her baby, Sabiu, at an Integrated Mobile Outreach site, Kaduna state, Nigeria. UNICEF’s Improving Maternal Nutrition Acceleration Plan aims to reach 16 million women in Nigeria. It includes providing micronutrient supplements to prevent anaemia – a debilitating condition that affects 55 per cent of women aged 15 to 49 in the country. #ForEveryChild, nutrition

UNICEF/UNI761695/Fashina Saratu with her baby, Sabiu, at an Integrated Mobile Outreach site, Kaduna state, Nigeria. UNICEF’s Improving Maternal Nutrition Acceleration Plan aims to reach 16 million women in Nigeria. It includes providing micronutrient supplements to prevent anaemia – a debilitating condition that affects 55 per cent of women aged 15 to 49 in the country. #ForEveryChild, nutrition

UNICEF/UNI765963/Rasnat Parveen Akhter prepares a meal with her daughter, Maria, 7, in Makrail Bazar, Bangladesh. Parveen and her husband Saidul prioritize good nutrition for their children, based on fresh, home-made meals. By involving their children in food preparation, and by cultivating a thriving vegetable garden, the couple are also cultivating responsibility, self-sufficiency and a healthier future. #ForEveryChild, nutrition

UNICEF/UNI765963/Rasnat Parveen Akhter prepares a meal with her daughter, Maria, 7, in Makrail Bazar, Bangladesh. Parveen and her husband Saidul prioritize good nutrition for their children, based on fresh, home-made meals. By involving their children in food preparation, and by cultivating a thriving vegetable garden, the couple are also cultivating responsibility, self-sufficiency and a healthier future. #ForEveryChild, nutrition