For Maria, a UNICEF Youth Advocate from Eastern Caribbean Area, the planet is perfect - it’s us humans who need to change to preserve it.

This #EarthDay , take a moment to learn from her: uni.cf/43PMDIs

Feeling overwhelmed? 방탄소년단 has a message to brighten up your day.

#BTSLoveMyself #OnMyMind 💙💜

“The ongoing commitment of global leaders and the implementation of the EWIPA Declaration are critical to turning the tide against the use of explosive weapons in populated areas.” - UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban.

Full statement. ⬇️ unicef.org/press-releases…

'This #EarthDay , we must redouble our efforts to ensure no child in Pakistan suffers the consequences of #ClimateChange , pollution and related disasters again' - Abdullah A. Fadil, UNICEF Representative in Pakistan
Read his full statement below👇
unicef.org/pakistan/press…

If you had one superpower to address the climate crisis, what would it be?

This is what UNICEF Youth Climate Advocates from around the world said. #EarthDay

Demand action.
Inspire hope.

This #EarthDay , meet some of the amazing young climate activists taking #ClimateAction today. uni.cf/35Vx0Co

“If only we could turn back time to when no missiles flew around.”

Antonina, 15, is using poetry to escape back to a more peaceful time in Ukraine.

#ProtectChildrenInConflict

' #Children in the State of #Palestine have been caught in a tragic and vicious cycle of violence for too long. This is a war disproportionately affecting children.'

Adele Khodr, UNICEF Regional Director

“It’s enough that I lost my father. Stop the war, it’s enough.”

14-year-old Yousef, Gaza.

His message is clear: Every child has a right to safety and peace. Ceasefire now.

“I want to be a scientist, because they invent things to help people,” says Rohit, 12, from Bangladesh.

Despite the immense challenges of their climate-impacted world, Rohingya children continue to dream of a better future. The time for #ClimateAction is now.

Water.
Sanitation and hygiene.
Education.

Children’s access to these necessities in DR Congo is being challenged amid ongoing violence.

UNICEF is on the ground with partners prioritizing their provision.

'As a mother, I try to be there for my daughter as much as I can, both with her schoolwork and by spending quality time together… All I want is for her to be happy.” Sandra, mother of seven-year-old Nathaly in Bolivia.

#ForEveryChild , protection.

'I have no diapers for his small size, no clothes that fit, no milk.'

Meet Wala, a mother from Gaza, and her prematurely-born son.

Displaced for weeks, Wala and her six other children live in a tent, relying on only one meal from a can per day.

They need a ceasefire now.

More than 600,000 children are trapped in Rafah, Gaza, with nowhere safe to go.

They need an immediate and long-lasting humanitarian ceasefire. Now.

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Homes.
Playgrounds.
Schools.

These are where children thrive - and they must be protected.

Learn what UNICEF is doing to end the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. uni.cf/3JoZJTq

“Of those 13 hours, almost six were spent waiting for the green light. So it's these sorts of delays that compromise our efforts almost every day here in Gaza.”

UNICEF's Tess Ingram on the reality of delivering supplies to north Gaza.

Climate action must be taken now, says Francisco, a UNICEF Youth Advocate. What better time to start than #EarthDay ?

Learn more about Francisco’s advocacy journey: uni.cf/4an5zka

“With waves of deadly attacks intensifying across the country, children continue to pay the highest price for this war.”

Full statement by Regina De Dominicis following an attack in Dnipro region, Ukraine.

unicef.org/press-releases…

“People often ask me if there is still hope. There is, but it’s hanging by a thread.”

UNICEF’s James Elder reflects on his recent visit to Gaza.

Saw Ban Sun from Myanmar was just 10 years old when he saw his friend die from a landmine.

The use of explosive weapons in populated areas takes a heavy toll on children.

Leaders must unequivocally #ProtectChildrenInConflict .