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The world must not forget about the impact of Ebola outbreaks on children in DR Congo and Uganda.

Children are at risk - not only of the virus itself, but also of the wider disruption to essential services, loss of caregivers, stigma and more.

UNICEF has already mobilized nearly 50 tonnes of supplies and is supporting community health workers to help children and their families stay safe.

Learn more via the link in bio.

"Our school is destroyed, there's nothing left." - Roa’a, 12, West Bank, State of Palestine.

Her dreams of graduating grade 6 were shattered when her school - a place she loved to learn and play at with her friends - was reduced to rubble by settlers and Israeli forces.

There have been 99 documented education-related incidents in 2026 alone, including the killing, injury and detention of students, the demolition of schools, military use of school buildings, and denial of access.

Watch and share Roa'a's story.

Twenty years ago, a great grandmother witnessed violence and displacement in Darfur, Sudan.

Today, her great granddaughter is seeing the same.

The impact of the conflict is not just immediate - it’s generational.

Children in Sudan need peace and protection.

Twenty years ago, a great grandmother witnessed violence and displacement in Darfur, Sudan.

Today, her great granddaughter is seeing the same.

The impact of the conflict is not just immediate - it’s generational.

Children in Sudan need peace and protection.

Twenty years ago, a great grandmother witnessed violence and displacement in Darfur, Sudan.

Today, her great granddaughter is seeing the same.

The impact of the conflict is not just immediate - it’s generational.

Children in Sudan need peace and protection.

Twenty years ago, a great grandmother witnessed violence and displacement in Darfur, Sudan.

Today, her great granddaughter is seeing the same.

The impact of the conflict is not just immediate - it’s generational.

Children in Sudan need peace and protection.

Twenty years ago, a great grandmother witnessed violence and displacement in Darfur, Sudan.

Today, her great granddaughter is seeing the same.

The impact of the conflict is not just immediate - it’s generational.

Children in Sudan need peace and protection.

Mountains of waste. Sewage water. Pests and rodents.

Children in Gaza are trapped in these dire conditions.

Children like Abdullah are suffering from skin conditions, and their mothers are doing everything possible to get them treated.

Children like 4-year-old Masa are being bitten by rats during the night, as their families try to find shelter and protection.

UNICEF is trying to reach as many people as possible with clean water – up to 1.5 million a month – but there are significant obstacles.

UNICEF is calling for safe unfettered access to deliver humanitarian operations, the lifting of restrictions on items needed to quickly repair and sustain water and sanitation systems, and for international humanitarian law to be upheld.

Children in Gaza must not be trapped in this cycle of suffering anymore.

For decades, ready-to-use therapeutic food has helped provide life-saving treatment to millions of children suffering from severe wasting - the deadliest form of malnutrition. Watch to learn how.

#30yearsofRUTF

In India, 14-year-old Muskaan and her doll, Munni, are changing how children talk about menstruation.

In a community where menstrual stigma runs deep, Muskaan found a quiet workaround. Children and young people could ask Munni the questions they were too shy to ask themselves and she could respond with the words that felt forbidden. Slowly, boys and girls who had never talked about menstruation started gathering for the sessions, asking questions, and learning.

What would you have asked Munni?

#MHDay2026 #PeriodFriendlyWorld

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In India, 14-year-old Muskaan and her doll, Munni, are changing how children talk about menstruation.

In a community where menstrual stigma runs deep, Muskaan found a quiet workaround. Children and young people could ask Munni the questions they were too shy to ask themselves and she could respond with the words that felt forbidden. Slowly, boys and girls who had never talked about menstruation started gathering for the sessions, asking questions, and learning.

What would you have asked Munni?

#MHDay2026 #PeriodFriendlyWorld

© UNICEF/Latif

In India, 14-year-old Muskaan and her doll, Munni, are changing how children talk about menstruation.

In a community where menstrual stigma runs deep, Muskaan found a quiet workaround. Children and young people could ask Munni the questions they were too shy to ask themselves and she could respond with the words that felt forbidden. Slowly, boys and girls who had never talked about menstruation started gathering for the sessions, asking questions, and learning.

What would you have asked Munni?

#MHDay2026 #PeriodFriendlyWorld

© UNICEF/Latif

In India, 14-year-old Muskaan and her doll, Munni, are changing how children talk about menstruation.

In a community where menstrual stigma runs deep, Muskaan found a quiet workaround. Children and young people could ask Munni the questions they were too shy to ask themselves and she could respond with the words that felt forbidden. Slowly, boys and girls who had never talked about menstruation started gathering for the sessions, asking questions, and learning.

What would you have asked Munni?

#MHDay2026 #PeriodFriendlyWorld

© UNICEF/Latif

In India, 14-year-old Muskaan and her doll, Munni, are changing how children talk about menstruation.

In a community where menstrual stigma runs deep, Muskaan found a quiet workaround. Children and young people could ask Munni the questions they were too shy to ask themselves and she could respond with the words that felt forbidden. Slowly, boys and girls who had never talked about menstruation started gathering for the sessions, asking questions, and learning.

What would you have asked Munni?

#MHDay2026 #PeriodFriendlyWorld

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Sisters Kevin, 11, and Ketsia, 10, are diligently following good hygiene measures after the Ebola outbreak was announced in Bunia, DR Congo.

At school, stigma and rumors began to spread about the cause of the outbreak. At home, their father explained to them what was happening.

“When I first heard about Ebola, I was afraid, because Ebola kills people. But I want to tell children to wash their hands regularly with soap and water to protect themselves," says Kevin.

Ketsia also shares how her school is taking measures to protect everyone.

“We have handwashing stations to clean our hands before going into class. There is also someone who puts disinfectant on our hands. We cannot go in without washing or using disinfectant.”

Via the link in the bio, learn how UNICEF is responding and how you can support efforts to protect children against this outbreak.

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Sisters Kevin, 11, and Ketsia, 10, are diligently following good hygiene measures after the Ebola outbreak was announced in Bunia, DR Congo.

At school, stigma and rumors began to spread about the cause of the outbreak. At home, their father explained to them what was happening.

“When I first heard about Ebola, I was afraid, because Ebola kills people. But I want to tell children to wash their hands regularly with soap and water to protect themselves," says Kevin.

Ketsia also shares how her school is taking measures to protect everyone.

“We have handwashing stations to clean our hands before going into class. There is also someone who puts disinfectant on our hands. We cannot go in without washing or using disinfectant.”

Via the link in the bio, learn how UNICEF is responding and how you can support efforts to protect children against this outbreak.

© UNICEF/Ndomba Mbikayi

Sisters Kevin, 11, and Ketsia, 10, are diligently following good hygiene measures after the Ebola outbreak was announced in Bunia, DR Congo.

At school, stigma and rumors began to spread about the cause of the outbreak. At home, their father explained to them what was happening.

“When I first heard about Ebola, I was afraid, because Ebola kills people. But I want to tell children to wash their hands regularly with soap and water to protect themselves," says Kevin.

Ketsia also shares how her school is taking measures to protect everyone.

“We have handwashing stations to clean our hands before going into class. There is also someone who puts disinfectant on our hands. We cannot go in without washing or using disinfectant.”

Via the link in the bio, learn how UNICEF is responding and how you can support efforts to protect children against this outbreak.

© UNICEF/Ndomba Mbikayi

Milki’s priceless smile in her grandmother’s arms. 💙

In southern Ethiopia, climate change is having serious consequences for pastoral families who depend on their livestock and weather conditions.

To help, UNICEF is providing cash assistance to families affected by drought, and community volunteers are sharing coping techniques such as planting more trees or cultivating drought-resistant cereals.

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“Since the beginning of the outbreak, I have not really been afraid because I know the preventive measures,” says Elongo, 12, about the Ebola outbreak in Bunia, DR Congo.

“But I feel sad because many people are dying from the disease,” she continues. “In the neighbourhood, people say we should not touch each other. We avoid physical contact. I tell my friends to wash their hands after playing and before eating.”

Stigma and fear often accompy Ebola outbreaks, and can leave children isolated from their communities. The loss of caregivers and loved ones, and lack of access to everyday services like health and education can lead to psychological distress and protection risks for children.

UNICEF and partners are working to ensure that children are not left behind in the response to the outbreak.

Donate via the link in the bio.

“I feel drained,” says 11-year old Hussain from Lebanon, who wants to just go home and rest.

Children’s lives and mental health are at risk as displacement and violence continue to be a threat.

UNICEF and partners are supporting thousands of children, including those injured, with psychosocial and mental health activities.

Her dream job? Saving lives. 💙

In India, Masuma is a Class 10 student who wants to become a nurse, support her family and build a life of independence.

That dream started to feel more real after a career guidance session through a UNICEF-supported programme. She learned what skills she needs to fulfill her dream and the steps she could start taking now.

Through this programme, girls like Masuma are gaining access to knowledge, guidance and opportunities that help them stay in school and shape their own futures. #GirlGoals

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Her dream job? Saving lives. 💙

In India, Masuma is a Class 10 student who wants to become a nurse, support her family and build a life of independence.

That dream started to feel more real after a career guidance session through a UNICEF-supported programme. She learned what skills she needs to fulfill her dream and the steps she could start taking now.

Through this programme, girls like Masuma are gaining access to knowledge, guidance and opportunities that help them stay in school and shape their own futures. #GirlGoals

© UNICEF/UNI706604/Baruah

Her dream job? Saving lives. 💙

In India, Masuma is a Class 10 student who wants to become a nurse, support her family and build a life of independence.

That dream started to feel more real after a career guidance session through a UNICEF-supported programme. She learned what skills she needs to fulfill her dream and the steps she could start taking now.

Through this programme, girls like Masuma are gaining access to knowledge, guidance and opportunities that help them stay in school and shape their own futures. #GirlGoals

© UNICEF/UNI706604/Baruah

In DR Congo, UNICEF is responding to the current Ebola outbreak.

Our objective? To ensure children are protected from the virus and the many ways it can change a child's life. In addition to the possible loss of loved ones, fear and stigma surrounding Ebola can leave children isolated by their own communities.

With partners, UNICEF is making sure communities know how to stop the virus and have protective gear, soap, and clean water.

Nearly 50 tonnes of infection prevention and control supplies – disinfectants, soaps, PPE, water purification tablets, and water tanks – have been mobilised to Bunia, one of the impacted areas. And more supplies are on their way.

We are also engaging children and young to get the message out. “Children are the best communicators, as they help spread prevention messages widely,” says UNICEF WASH Officer Ciza Nyalundja.

Donate to support our response via the link in the bio.

In DR Congo, UNICEF is responding to the current Ebola outbreak.

Our objective? To ensure children are protected from the virus and the many ways it can change a child's life. In addition to the possible loss of loved ones, fear and stigma surrounding Ebola can leave children isolated by their own communities.

With partners, UNICEF is making sure communities know how to stop the virus and have protective gear, soap, and clean water.

Nearly 50 tonnes of infection prevention and control supplies – disinfectants, soaps, PPE, water purification tablets, and water tanks – have been mobilised to Bunia, one of the impacted areas. And more supplies are on their way.

We are also engaging children and young to get the message out. “Children are the best communicators, as they help spread prevention messages widely,” says UNICEF WASH Officer Ciza Nyalundja.

Donate to support our response via the link in the bio.

In DR Congo, UNICEF is responding to the current Ebola outbreak.

Our objective? To ensure children are protected from the virus and the many ways it can change a child's life. In addition to the possible loss of loved ones, fear and stigma surrounding Ebola can leave children isolated by their own communities.

With partners, UNICEF is making sure communities know how to stop the virus and have protective gear, soap, and clean water.

Nearly 50 tonnes of infection prevention and control supplies – disinfectants, soaps, PPE, water purification tablets, and water tanks – have been mobilised to Bunia, one of the impacted areas. And more supplies are on their way.

We are also engaging children and young to get the message out. “Children are the best communicators, as they help spread prevention messages widely,” says UNICEF WASH Officer Ciza Nyalundja.

Donate to support our response via the link in the bio.

In DR Congo, UNICEF is responding to the current Ebola outbreak.

Our objective? To ensure children are protected from the virus and the many ways it can change a child's life. In addition to the possible loss of loved ones, fear and stigma surrounding Ebola can leave children isolated by their own communities.

With partners, UNICEF is making sure communities know how to stop the virus and have protective gear, soap, and clean water.

Nearly 50 tonnes of infection prevention and control supplies – disinfectants, soaps, PPE, water purification tablets, and water tanks – have been mobilised to Bunia, one of the impacted areas. And more supplies are on their way.

We are also engaging children and young to get the message out. “Children are the best communicators, as they help spread prevention messages widely,” says UNICEF WASH Officer Ciza Nyalundja.

Donate to support our response via the link in the bio.