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We are a global network of 11 child-focused development organizations working in 70 countries. Learn more: http://childfundalliance.org

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Supporting women’s rights also means supporting the realities of women’s daily lives.

In Bangladesh, our member Educo is helping garment workers access free childcare β€” giving children a safe place to learn and mothers greater peace of mind at work.

πŸ”— childfundalliance.org/blog/2026/03...

#IWD

05.03.2026 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Behind every statistic is a stolen childhood,’ warns UN envoy As wars drag on across continents and conflicts grow more complex, children continue to bear the heaviest and most heartbreaking cost. Vanessa Frazier, the Special Representative of the Secretary-Gene...

In a new interview, the UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict warns that grave violations against children are rising. Thirty years on, urgent global action is still needed to protect children in war.

πŸ“½οΈ Watch: news.un.org/en/audio/202...

#ChildRights #ProtectChildren

04.03.2026 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Climate change is reshaping children’s health, wellbeing and rights β€” especially in the world’s most vulnerable communities.

Join ChildFund Alliance on 12 March, 14:00 CET (online) for new evidence from the climate frontlines, shared by researchers and young people.

Register now: bit.ly/4d1H9Rg

04.03.2026 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cyclone Gezani struck #Madagascar days after Cyclone Fytia β€” deepening the crisis for children. Damaged schools have left hundreds without safe learning spaces.

Our member Un Enfant par la Main is responding urgently: repairing classrooms, restoring learning materials and supporting families.

04.03.2026 00:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When #local organizations are trusted and in the lead, lasting change takes root. 🌱

For 10+ years, ChildFund Indonesia has walked alongside Sumba Integrated Development β€” a community‑born NGO that protects children in East Sumba: www.childfund.id/blog/story-4...

#LocalPartnerSpotlight

03.03.2026 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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At #CSW70, join us for From Crisis to Resilience β€” spotlighting barriers and bold, rights-based solutions advancing women’s and girls’ economic empowerment in fragile and post-crisis contexts.

πŸ—“ 13 March 2026 | 3:15–4:30 PM (NYC + online)

Register: irusa.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

03.03.2026 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Five years ago, UNCRC General Comment No. 25 confirmed that children’s rights apply equally in digital spaces. States must place children’s best interests at the centre of how digital environments are designed and governed. Every child has the right to be safe online.

#ChildRights #OnlineSafety

01.03.2026 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As humanitarian funding declines, families in #Ukraine face growing gaps in support. Our members ChildFund Deutschland, Educo and WeWorld are working alongside trusted local partners to ensure assistance remains grounded in community realities. In a shifting crisis locally led response is essential.

27.02.2026 05:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With only five years left to deliver the #SDGs, progress in Asia-Pacific is falling behind. Gains in poverty reduction and health are being undermined by inequality and environmental decline.

Urgent, inclusive action is needed now to protect children’s futures. www.unescap.org/kp/2026/asia...

26.02.2026 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Humanitarian needs are rising β€” and principled action must be protected. A new paper from VOICE calls on the European Commission to strengthen EU humanitarian leadership under the pillars of Protect, Perform, Partner. Proud that our members Educo and WeWorld are part of this effort. bit.ly/3OUorRr

25.02.2026 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We partnered w/ Books for Africa, Unite to Light, Munafa M’Patie Federation & the gov of Sierra Leone to supply more than $25,000 worth of solar lamps to 51 schools. Agnes is one of 4000+ students w/ access to the lamps & other school supplies! β€œLearning has become easier, & our lives are better."

23.02.2026 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ucraina, freddo estremo e attacchi aggravano la crisi energetica: donne le piΓΉ colpite - WeWorld Ucraina, freddo estremo e attacchi aggravano la crisi energetica: donne le piΓΉ colpite: approfondisci questo argomento visitando il sito ufficiale di WeWorld.

Blackouts and water shortages in Ukraine are deepening hardship for families. New testimonies gathered by our member WeWorld highlight rising risks for children, severe psychological strain, and a growing burden on women.

Read more: bit.ly/3OvzDnt

#Ukraine #ChildRights

24.02.2026 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Four years into the war, millions of children in #Ukraine face disrupted learning, damaged schools, freezing conditions and ongoing trauma. Children cannot afford the world’s attention to fade. Sustained global commitment is essential to protect their future. bit.ly/4bWUjP3

#ChildRights #Ukraine

23.02.2026 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The @ilo.org has launched the Child Labour Observatoryβ€”a global platform bringing together data, laws and progress across 187 countries to help accelerate the elimination of child labour.

Explore: webapps.ilo.org/clodashboard/

#ChildLabour #ChildRights

19.02.2026 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The new World Youth Report on Youth Mental Health and Well-being from UN DESA highlights how inequality, conflict and climate stress are shaping young people’s mental healthβ€”and why urgent, inclusive action is needed.

Learn more: social.desa.un.org/publications...

#YouthMentalHealth #ChildRights

17.02.2026 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Voice Out Loud, our member WeWorld warns that escalating violence and funding shortfalls in Northern Mozambique risk catastrophic consequences for hundreds of thousands of families. Read more: bit.ly/402oCMX

#ChildRights #Mozambique

16.02.2026 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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COP30's aftermath: Failure, confusion and hope β€” CRIN COP30 was framed as a turning point for real climate action but the reality fell far short of that promise. While some gains were made, COP30 was ultimately marked by exclusion, missed opportunities a...

What did #COP30 achieve for children? CRIN finds children’s rights are increasingly recognised in climate languageβ€”but still not protected in climate action. The root cause, fossil fuels, remains largely unaddressed.

Read more: home.crin.org/readlistenwa...

#ChildRights #ClimateJustice

15.02.2026 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Youth-led climate solutions from Generation Hope Goals take the global stage at #APFSD on 25 Feb. Investing in children’s leadership is investing in Asia’s future.

Register: www.unescap.org/events/2026/...

#ClimateAction #ChildRights

13.02.2026 03:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In a statement to UNICEF, ChildFund Alliance warned that children in #Haiti face escalating violence, hunger and collapsing services. Despite shrinking humanitarian access, our member Un Enfant Par La Main continues to support children & families. But urgent action is needed. bit.ly/4qBQLFF

12.02.2026 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You know where your children are. Do you know who they’re talking to online?

Knowing the signs πŸ›‘ of online exploitation can help stop it before it happens. It’s one of the best things you can do for the kids in your life this #SaferInternetDay (and every day).

#ProtectKidsOnline

10.02.2026 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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On #RedHandDay, we join the international community in calling for end to the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict. This is a clear obligation under international lawβ€”and it must be enforced.

Protect children.
Invest in prevention.
Ensure accountability.

#ChildrenNotSoldiers

11.02.2026 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On #SaferInternetDay, ChildFund Alliance joins global partners to defend every child’s right to safety and dignity online.

AI must protect childrenβ€”not enable abuse.

Read the Call to Action: inhope.org/media/pages/...

#ChildRights #OnlineSafety

09.02.2026 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌐 Safer Internet Day is a reminder that children’s rights must be protected online. As #AI becomes part of everyday digital life, children need safe, rights-based digital spacesβ€”by design, not by chance.

Learn more πŸ”— better-internet-forkids.europa.eu/saferinterne...

#SaferInternetDay #ChildRights

09.02.2026 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Strong public support for EU legislation as abuse imagery rockets IWF calls on Germany, Italy and Poland to respect electorates and pass laws allowing tech companies to detect for child sexual abuse images and videos.

Nearly 9 in 10 adults in Germany, Italy and Poland support EU action to tackle online child sexual abuse. With confirmed abuse imagery rising in 2025, policymakers must act.

Explore the data: www.iwf.org.uk/news-media/n...

#ChildRights #OnlineSafety

09.02.2026 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“˜ New resources from the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action + @inee.org support integrated child protection and education responses in emergencies.

These practical guidance and tools help keep children safe and learning. πŸ”— alliancecpha.org/en/child-pro...

#EducationInEmergencies

04.02.2026 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Grave violations against children in conflict have reached record levels for the 3rd year in a row, according to a new UN report.

As conflicts grow more complex and funding declines, children are paying the highest price.

Read the report:πŸ”— docs.un.org/en/A/HRC/61/37

#ChildreninConflict

03.02.2026 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Come inside our library in Uganda! πŸ“š

And the books are just the beginning. Together with Longhorn Publishing, we’ve launched a program to boost literacy & numeracy in more than 70 schools across Uganda. We’re now reaching 90,000+ students through Saturday morning catch-up classes!

27.01.2026 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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❄️ For children in #Ukraine, war, freezing winters and years of school closures have created an emergency within an emergency. Learn how our members WeWorld and ChildFund Deutschland, with the support of the wider Alliance, are supporting children and families: πŸ”— childfundalliance.org/blog/2026/01...

01.02.2026 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⚠️ Severe flooding across Mozambique has left 500,000 people at risk. With a national Red Alert in place, urgent action is needed.

Our members @childfund.bsky.social and WeWorld & responding to protect children and families. childfundalliance.org/blog/directo...

#MozambiqueFloods #ChildProtection

30.01.2026 03:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How do we ensure children get the most out of their education? Maybe it's time we asked children themselves! πŸ“’

In #SriLanka, where students were struggling from COVID learning loss, we partnered w/ the local gov to develop a more engaging curriculum centered on creativity. πŸ‘πŸ½

#EducationDay

24.01.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0