As of 11 June, 676 confirmed Ebola cases and 136 confirmed deaths have been reported in DR Congo. Previous outbreaks have shown that children can quickly become among the most affected.
Learn about the impact of Ebola on the ground and how UNICEF is responding: https://unicef.link/43tK3sf
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As of 11 June, 676 confirmed Ebola cases and 136 confirmed deaths have been reported in DR Congo. Previous outbreaks have shown that children can quickly become among the most affected.
Learn about the impact of Ebola on the ground and how UNICEF is responding: https://unicef.link/43tK3sf
Happy and healthy childhoods are built on play.
Yet for millions, conflict, climate disasters and shrinking play spaces leave nowhere safe to run, laugh, or simply be children.
This #InternationalDayofPlay, let’s commit to protecting every child’s right to play.
https://unicef.link/47YcrW5
“We cannot let this become the new normal – children losing their lives to violence should cause global outrage and must be condemned at every level.” - UNICEF MENA's Edouard Beigbeder as deadly violence continues to claim children's lives across Gaza and the West Bank.
https://unicef.link/4uuuifB
Help us make sure that every child everywhere can fulfil their right to play
Mohamed, 17, once spent most days at home in Darayya, Syria.
With UNICEF support, he is learning again, attending physiotherapy and moving independently in his electric wheelchair.
Beyond mobility, it has given him freedom, confidence and a path forward.
https://unicef.link/3RXZA0M
We’re so proud to welcome Lamine Yamal as UNICEF’s newest Goodwill Ambassador.
From the pitch to the world stage, the Barcelona and Spain football star will champion every child’s right to play on #InternationalDayofPlay and beyond. 💙
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Whether it’s a simple game, a bedtime story or a shared laugh, play shapes how children grow and experience the world.
This #InternationalDayofPlay, let’s come together to protect play and protect childhood.
What is your child’s favourite playtime activity?
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World-renowned football star champions children’s right to play as new UNICEF report reveals 90 million children globally have no toys or playthings at home