Since 28 February, more than 1,100 children have been reported injured or killed in the violence. Nothing justifies the killing and maiming of children, or the destruction and disruption of essential services that they depend on.
Read our full statement: https://unicef.au/3OY7Koy
Right now, children are crossing the border into Afghanistan after near-impossible journeys. Many unaccompanied, many in urgent need of medical care and safety.
Read the full remarks from UNICEF Representative in Afghanistan, Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, here: https://unicef.au/4bGfL9p
The continuous escalation of hostilities in Lebanon and the devastating toll it is taking on children are gravely concerning. According to the latest reports, at least 83 children have been killed and 254 wounded since 2 March.
Read our full statement: https://unicef.au/4rpgUrI
Children should never pay the price of conflict.
This weekend’s military escalation in the Middle East marks a dangerous moment for millions of children.
Read our full statement: https://unicef.au/4rH0Ths
Children are disproportionately affected by climate change, with the Pacific a frontline region. UNICEF Australia commends the pre‑COP events in Fiji and Tuvalu and looks forward to amplifying young people's voices in climate action.
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Four years ago, children in Ukraine went from playing with friends at school to hiding in shelters. Since February 2022, more than 3,200 children have been killed or injured. Children in Ukraine deserve to grow up without the shadow of war. Above all, they deserve peace.
For many Australians, 26 January is a day of celebration. But for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, it can also be a day of mourning and loss. Today, and every day, we pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work.
#AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe
Today, we join the nation in marking the National Day of Mourning for the Bondi Beach attack.
We remember the lives lost in this horrific antisemitic attack, and we hold close in our thoughts the families, loved ones and communities affected.
We’re proud to team up with the Sydney Sixers in a new 3-year partnership supporting vulnerable children around the world.
Sport brings joy to millions — yet many children lack safe spaces, education or even clean water. Together, we’re working to change that so every child can learn, grow and play.
We are deeply shocked and saddened by the horrific attack in Bondi last night. No child should feel unsafe because of who they are, their faith or their background.
We stand with the Jewish community, and our thoughts are with the children, families and community impacted.
Today’s announcement of a new AI Safety Institute is an important step forward for protecting children in a rapidly evolving digital world.
Read our full statement: https://unicef.au/4oTgvNA
But there’s more to do. We’re calling for an independent Early Years Commission to make sure monitoring and compliance with child safety requirements are robust.
Every child, everywhere, deserves to be safe. (2/2)
Stronger safeguards for children in early learning is a step in the right direction. The Albanese Government’s $37M investment in the National Continuous Checking Capability will help strengthen child safety in #ECEC and improve consistency across jurisdictions. (1/2)
Our hearts are with children and families across the Philippines as Typhoons Kalmaegi and Fung-wong bring flooding, landslides and mass evacuations.
UNICEF is monitoring the situation and stands ready to support local partners to deliver urgent care and protection for children.
Our thoughts are with the communities impacted by the devastating effects of #HurricaneMelissa across the Caribbean.
We’ll continue to monitor the situation closely and are ready with pre-positioned lifesaving supplies to respond to the urgent needs of children and their communities.
"The news of an imminent ceasefire brings a much-needed, long-overdue glimmer of hope for them and their families. This hope must be met with immediate, urgent action."
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Today’s ceasefire announcement is a fragile but vital glimmer of hope – for the children of Gaza, and for the hostages and their families in Israel.
Once in place, it must open the way for full humanitarian access and mark the first step on a long road toward recovery and peace.
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Humanitarian workers bring food, water, health care & hope to children in conflict.
Too often, they pay with their lives.
UNICEF Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s leadership in launching the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel at the UN yesterday.
#NotATarget
Poster with the message 'All Children Deserve Peace,' featuring a white dove carrying an olive branch on a blue background. Includes the UNICEF logo.
All around the world, children are growing up in war and conflict. Children and young people are caught in the crossfire, exposed to trauma and unable to access essential services like health care and education.
No matter who they are or where they live, every child deserves peace.
UNICEF Australia image highlighting the crisis in Gaza, with a statement about over 50,000 children being killed or maimed and a call to action to not fail them. Quote by Middle East and North Africa Regional Director for UNICEF.
After almost two years of unrelenting war, more than 450,000 children in Gaza City are at risk with the escalation of the military offensive.
The violence must stop. Children in Gaza need an immediate and sustained ceasefire.
Read our full statement: https://unicef.au/3VjX43r
Our latest research shows that these #AI tools are being used to alter or create illicit images and videos of kids, which is hurting them from the schoolyard to the home. Check out our paper 'Algorithmic Kids' here (2/2):
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Really positive to see this announcement from @AnikaWells to take action on #nudify apps, acknowledging the growing impacts that #AI is having on Aussie children. (1/2)
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Our hearts are with the children and families affected by the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.
UNICEF is on the ground, coordinating with local partners to assess the impact & determine how best to respond to the urgent needs of children, families & communities.
It’s Wear It Purple Day, and we're celebrating all rainbow young people! 🏳️🌈 💜
No matter who they are or who they love, LGBTQIA+ youth deserve to be able to share their voices and dream big. Because all young people should feel safe, included, and empowered 💜
For the first time, famine has been officially confirmed in Gaza. According to the UN’s IPC, conditions in Gaza City meet the threshold for a formal famine classification.
UNICEF is doing everything possible to save lives.
Read our full statement: https://unicef.au/3JlEDJ1
The endorsement of a national register of childcare workers from education ministers around the country is a promising step toward a more transparent and accountable ECEC system that ensures children are safe and supported in the environments where they learn and grow.
https://unicef.au/45LSqjk
There has never been a more dangerous time to be a humanitarian worker – with over 400 aid workers killed, kidnapped or injured in 2025 alone. We honour those who have lost their lives and recognise the strength it takes to keep showing up for children and communities in crisis, no matter what. #WHD
A nationally aligned WWCC system will help close gaps, reduce confusion, and ensure that every child—no matter where they live—is safeguarded by the same high standards. (2/2)
Today’s agreement by the Attorneys-General is a vital step toward stronger, more consistent protections for children across Australia. (1/2)
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