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Press release

28 August 2023

UN Committee on the Rights of the Child calls on states to take action in first guidance on children's rights and the environment, with a focus on climate change

Dengue: How to keep children safe

Advice for families to protect against dengue

Blog post

Youth powered: Learning skills to thrive in today’s world

Supporting young people with the skills they need to succeed in school, work and life.

Blog post

Creating a liveable future: Why we need young people.

Press release

07 August 2023

76 per cent of children exposed to extreme high temperatures in South Asia - UNICEF

1 year after the floods in Pakistan

Press release

25 August 2023

One year on from catastrophic floods, millions of children in Pakistan still need urgent support

Adding colour to children’s lives

How UNICEF’s Safe Spaces for flood-affected children are giving them a reason to smile again

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Photo essay

How critical supplies are supporting children in Pakistan

Take a look at UNICEF's critical role in providing shelter, medicines and education to children and families affected by 2022’s catastrophic floods.

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Children’s vulnerability to climate change comes to the fore

Children’s vulnerability to climate change comes to the fore.

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We first met Azaan in September 2022. He was severely malnourished.

A @UNICEF_Pakistan team went back to see him in April 2023. This is what they saw. 😊 pic.twitter.com/wlVIYsOrgy
— UNICEF South Asia (@UNICEFROSA) August 22, 2023

1 year after the devastating #FloodsInPakistan, children & families are struggling to rebuild their lives.

UNICEF is responding since day 1. We need more support to scale up recovery efforts & ensure children access the services they need to thrive.#ForEveryChild, every right. pic.twitter.com/KLuC0prTFQ
— UNICEF Pakistan (@UNICEF_Pakistan) August 16, 2023

When devastating floods hit Pakistan 1 year ago, the lives of 16 million children were upended.

It will take years for families to recover. @UswaeZainab3 reports from Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/GoFfqNqTrA
— UNICEF South Asia (@UNICEFROSA) August 26, 2023

6 years after Rohingya refugee crisis

Photo essay

Six years of a crisis

Rohingya children and families have endured an almost unimaginable ordeal. UNICEF is working with partners to ensure a more hopeful future.

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In the face of adversity, Rohingya refugees get creative

Short films produced by Rohingya teenagers put the spotlight on the challenges and dreams of young people growing up in a refugee camp.

“Now I write with my foot. No one else I know can do this.”

14-year-old Ehsan’s drive for learning perseveres despite the loss of his arms

Single mothers are breaking the poverty cycle in Cox’s Bazar

A UNICEF economic empowerment programme reunites children with their families

Nearly half a million Rohingya refugee children have spent six years in exile from their home.💔@UNICEF has been on the ground since day one, providing clean water, healthcare, protection, nutritious food & education and remains committed to every Rohingya child's well-being. pic.twitter.com/juppPeosmp
— UNICEF Bangladesh (@UNICEFBD) August 25, 2023

💔 Heart-breaking reality!

Thanks to a @UNICEF-@theoneminutes filmmaking workshop, this powerful film was made by 12-year-old Rohingya refugee Minara unveiling the harsh reality of the heavy burdens endured by child brides, exposing the weight they bear. pic.twitter.com/ebogTeuAbT
— UNICEF Bangladesh (@UNICEFBD) August 27, 2023

Home is where the heart is!

Even after 6 years of being away, Rohingya children still yearn for home.

Kolima, 12, reflects on how kids like her never stop dreaming to have a place called home. Thanks to @UNICEF-@theoneminutes workshop, she found an outlet for her voice. pic.twitter.com/eOlppu6LS5
— UNICEF Bangladesh (@UNICEFBD) August 27, 2023

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