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For UNICEF Ambassador and NBA champion Jeremy Lin, play was never just a game. It was a source of belonging. Ahead of Int'l Day of Play on June 11, he's advocating for every child’s right to play — because for children living through crisis, access to play is anything but guaranteed. #PlayCantWait

When there's an #Ebola outbreak, UNICEF is there. Andrew Maguire from our Global Programs team looks back at how our global colleagues helped contain the virus during previous outbreaks and how the lessons learned then inform UNICEF's lifesaving work in #DRCongo and #Uganda today:

Around the world, poor mental health causes suffering for children and young people. It's a top cause of death, disease and disability, especially for older adolescents. Here are six ways UNICEF is raising #MentalHealth awareness and providing youth with the support they need:

In #Gaza, girls are facing growing challenges managing menstrual hygiene safely and with dignity amid conflict. UNICEF is working with them to create safe spaces for sharing concerns around menstruation, and for working together to create educational animated videos by girls, for girls. #MHDay2026

In Timor-Leste, @james-unicef.bsky.social joins a mobile health team as they visit children in remote communities, where climate disasters make it harder for families to access health services. Wading across a river and hiking in the rain, the team goes the distance for vulnerable children.

At this secondary school In Pucallpa, eastern Peru, tensions often flared between rival soccer fandoms, resulting in bullying and mistreatment among students. The solution? Working together with UNICEF to address #MentalHealth issues and ensure timely care for students at risk:

A reminder as we head into the weekend: Play is essential. 💙 Whether it's a game of hide and seek, time spent outdoors, art projects or a silly moment that turns into a full family laugh — play matters. For children especially, play isn't just fun; it's how they learn, connect and grow. 🌱

Around the world, poor mental health causes suffering for children and young people. It's a top cause of death, disease and disability, especially for older adolescents. Here are six ways UNICEF is raising #MentalHealth awareness and providing youth with the support they need:

Throughout #Gaza, the destruction of homes and infrastructure left many families without reliable access to safe, clean water. Desalination plants supported by UNICEF are providing children and their families with a life-sustaining water source.

Children have a remarkable way of holding onto hope, even in the darkest times. In #Lebanon, amid ongoing conflict and displacement, we asked children what they hope for in their futures. Our global colleagues are working to help them access the care, safety and support they need and deserve.

In #Lebanon, Lynn, 13, was forced to leave home behind — but not her cat. As she and her pet adapt to a new routine, Lynn is focused on her dream of becoming a doctor. In times of war, children with disabilities are among the most vulnerable. UNICEF and partners are there to provide support.

Last month in #Lebanon, “we saw what it looks like when the rules protecting civilians are cast aside,” says @james-unicef.bsky.social. Deadly air strikes across the country have killed thousands and forced more than a million people out of their homes. UNICEF is responding: https://bit.ly/4npPK3f

April 8, 2026 was one of the most intense bursts of violence seen anywhere in recent history. Dozens of children were killed and hundreds were made homeless. "If we ignore that day, we're not just witnessing it. We're allowing it to happen again, anywhere," says @james-unicef.bsky.social.

Ready-to-use therapeutic food is a nutrient-rich peanut-based paste used to treat children with malnutrition. Developed in 1996, today it marks 30 years of helping to save millions of children's lives. Here's what you need to know: https://bit.ly/42fn1Vd

A reminder: Play is essential. 🏀

In shelters across #Lebanon, displaced families face fear and uncertainty. But despite hardships, they're also standing together and caring for one another. "And in doing so," says @james-unicef.bsky.social, "survival stops being solitary and it becomes solidarity." This community work in action:

Mahdi, 10, returns to what remains of his grandfather’s home in Beirut. Once a place filled with daily moments and memories, it now stands in ruins. “I came here every day after school to sit with him and talk," he says. "Now I can’t anymore." Children in #Lebanon need lasting peace and stability.

Vaccines save lives and build futures. But millions of children still miss out. That's where catch-up campaigns come in. Andrew from our Global Programs team explains how UNICEF works with partners and communities to ensure children are protected from preventable diseases. #VaccinesWork

We all know how quickly online rumors can spread. But when it comes to health, the consequences can be devastating. For #WorldImmunizationWeek, @jessicamalaty.bsky.social shares some questions to ask before amplifying anything about health online. #VaccinesWork

"Whenever I talk to children now, I'm seeing a level of trauma that I hadn't previously seen here." On @cnn.com, @james-unicef.bsky.social talks about the ongoing uncertainty facing families in #Lebanon, and how UNICEF is supporting medical needs of wounded children:

Every vaccine your child receives is backed by decades of research and some of the most rigorous safety testing in the world. This #WorldImmunizationWeek, we need to talk about vaccine safety and why vaccination rates matter — for your child and for all of us.

We recently hit 100,000+ subscribers on YouTube, and we couldn't be more grateful. 🎉 Thanks to everyone who has watched over the years — and to the teams behind and in front of the camera who bring these stories to light. If you're not subscribed yet, we'd love to have you: youtube.com/unicefusa 💙

The decisions we make today shape the world children will inherit tomorrow. For #EarthDay, here are 5 ways UNICEF takes action to protect children, families and communities from the impacts of climate change:

Samer was separated from his newborn daughter, Kenda, for over two years after she was evacuated from #Gaza to Egypt for medical care. This month, she and 10 other toddlers were finally reunited with their parents. "Today we are happy that she is well and she has returned to us," Samer says.

Nine-year-old Tuqaa and her siblings have seen things no child should ever witness. Forced to flee her home, Tuqaa is one of millions of children whose lives have been upended by three years of civil war in #Sudan. What you need to know: https://www.unicefusa.org/sudan-3-years-bsky

Pencils ✔️ Notebooks ✔️ Joy ✔️ Across #Gaza, UNICEF supports more than 150 temporary learning spaces — because every child deserves the chance to learn, grow and thrive.

On Capitol Hill yesterday, pediatric intensivist Regina Okhuysen-Cawley met with Texas lawmakers to stress how funding for UNICEF can ensure children and mothers have access to the health care they need. She talks about how her background informs her advocacy #ForEveryChild:

UNICEF Next Gen member Iliana Alvarenga is proud to raise her voice #ForEveryChild. She tells us about how you can "see and feel" the impact of advocacy here in D.C., in her home state of Kansas and worldwide. Thanks to @davids.house.gov for taking the time to meet with constituents like her!

After a productive meeting with @repscfigures.bsky.social, Shahmir reflects on seeing UNICEF's impact in Pakistan firsthand, founding a UNICEF Club in Alabama and advocating #ForEveryChild today:

Happening in Washington D.C. Now: UNICEF USA supporters from across the country are preparing for meetings with Congressional offices on Capitol Hill tomorrow. They’ll be urging their Members of Congress to support funding for UNICEF. Our own Monica Galvan on why that matters #ForEveryChild:

A moment of pure joy. 💙 In #Gaza, UNICEF and partners are working to support children experiencing hearing loss. Hearing impairments can leave children more vulnerable to danger and cut off from the people they love. For children like this one, a hearing aid can change everything.

In UNICEF-supported shelters across #Lebanon, children and families are receiving essential health support, including immunization, medication and care for pregnant women. Our colleagues continue to do whatever it takes #ForEveryChild. Here's how you can help: bit.ly/3NlgFjl

UNICEF's Jonathan Veitch reports from Al Neel school in Gaza City, where 1,850 students are back to in-person learning. UNICEF is directly supporting more than 150 temporary learning spaces across #Gaza, and our colleagues will continue to scale up education services in the months ahead.

Going the Distance: This week, UNICEF-led convoy missions reached 26 villages in Nabatiyeh, #Lebanon, delivering urgently needed emergency supplies to children and families in collective shelters and hard-to-reach areas. Our colleagues are working to deliver lifesaving support wherever its needed.

Hope on Wheels: In #Sudan, UNICEF-supported mobile teams are delivering lifesaving services to hard-to-reach communities and displaced populations. "We go out twice a month, and we target 400 to 450 — or even 600 — cases during field visits," says health worker Khaleefa. #WorldHealthWorkerWeek

Going the Distance: In the #WestBank, UNICEF and partners are bringing vital medical services directly to communities through mobile health clinics — ensuring families can access care even in the most difficult circumstances. Go behind the scenes with the dedicated teams making it happen:

"The simplest right I have is to be with my family, to all be together and not be afraid of the sound of planes and airstrikes." As Zahra and Nour fight for their lives in #Lebanon, we continue to call for the protection of all children. This violence must end.

In #Lebanon, 300,000 children have been displaced by escalating conflict — and their needs grow more urgent every day. Our colleagues are responding by delivering safe water, nutrition, health services and more. UNICEF's Ted Chaiban speaks from Beirut about what it takes to protect children:

Every year, UNICEF helps millions of families gain improved access to safe water services and basic sanitation. The impact is transformative. 💧 Learn more, including how to help, for #WorldWaterDay: https://bit.ly/47xN39t

A reminder this #WorldPoetryDay: A better world is possible. This is "With This Bright Voice," a poem by UNICEF Ambassador @amandagorman.bsky.social, originally presented at the 2025 UNICEF Gala.