Bertrand Bainvel

The meeting with Jozef Sikela and GenUnlimited's Global Leadership Council co-chaired by @unicef.org Catherine Russell, was an opportunity to highlight innovative partnerships with private sector to power youth skills. The EU has a huge role to play in this space through the #GlobalGateway.

Ensuring the safety of unaccompanied and separated migrant children in Europe is urgent. Grateful to Octavio Caraballo Presidencia de Gobierno & Stephane Soriano Gómez for hosting today’s meeting and inviting UNICEF to share our experience protecting children’s best interests with EU Member States.

Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza FAO, UNICEF, WFP and WHO reiterate call for immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access to curb deaths from hunger and malnutrition

Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza

www.unicef.org/press-releas...

With 2024 and 25 the deadliest years for humanitarian workers, the world is failing them - and the children who rely on them.

Leaders and parties to conflicts must move from words to action. Let humanitarian workers do their jobs. End impunity for attacks. #WorldHumanitarianDay

UN Agencies warn key food and nutrition indicators exceed famine thresholds in Gaza

Two out of three of the famine thresholds have now been breached in parts of Gaza, with food consumption and nutrition indicators at their worst levels since the conflict began.

www.unicef.org/press-releas...

Starvation is a horrific reality for children and families in Gaza. Aid at scale must be allowed in urgently.

This is a man-made disaster.

Enough is enough. The United Nations must be allowed to deliver aid of all types at scale to families in Gaza, wherever they are.

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell’s remarks on the humanitarian situation for children in Gaza at the UN Security Council meeting Checked against delivery

"The simple truth is that we are failing Gaza's children. Seen through their eyes, our failure is a betrayal of their right to be children." Principles for humanitarian assistance must be upheld; let UNICEF and humanitarian actors do our jobs www.unicef.org/press-releas...

A win for financing for development – and a win for children. This PFA will help governments make their @eib.org loans work more effectively for children by using a cost-effective, predictable and efficient procurement services mechanism.

In these troubling times it's heartening to see @gavi.org secure a record €7.7bn in pledges. Investing in health is essential for children, inc those in crises, but also has huge economic dividends - a message @unicefchief emphasized in meetings with Josef Sikela and @hadjalahbib.bsky.social

Child labour denies children their right to learn, play and simply be children.

Yesterday was World Day Against Child Labour, it’s heartening to share news of a new @ec.europa.eu UNICEF Türkiye and the government of Türkiye partnership aimed at ending child labour in the country.

1 in 5 children aged 2-4 don’t play with caregivers at home. On #DayOfPlay, I joined COFACE EU to highlight why play is serious business.

@unicef.org is working to mainstream play in our programs - and we call on govts and businesses to ensure every child has the right to play.

The #HamburgDeclaration on Responsible #AI for Sustainable Development is adopted. So pleased to formally endorse it on behalf of @UNICEF. Children's best interests must drive the evolution of AI. We want a safe AI that works for all of them – inc the most vulnerable. #HSC2025

What a truly inspiring exchange between our UNICEF sponsored youth with@reemalabali.bsky.social at #HSC2025. From reforestation to inclusive climate action, young leaders are shaping solutions. Grateful for @unicef.org's partnership with @bmz.de to drive impact #ForEveryChild. #Youthparticipation

The #EHF2025 is always a key event – doubly so this year due to recent aid funding cuts.

As @UNICEFchief stressed, we must work together as a sector and with partners to do all we can to protect children in emergencies - for their rights and for future security and stability.

@unicef.org's Report Card 19 finds that children are less happy with their lives, are more likely to be overweight and are not doing as well in school. Progress in child well-being is increasingly vulnerable to global events and shocks.

Find out more: www.unicef.org/innocenti/re...

"Children cannot wait. They count on the EU to reverse the situation." Bertrand Bainvel, UNICEF Representative to the EU's, remarks at the European Parliament on the future of Humanitarian Aid

Thank you to Leire Pajín Iraola for inviting UNICEF to a parliamentary roundtable on the future of Humanitarian Aid & the opportunity to reiterate the upholding of International Humanitarian Law. EU diplomacy + financial aid is vital for children in conflict.
www.unicef.org/eu/stories/c...

Why a pro-child long-term budget is one of the best investments the EU can make An opinion piece from Bertrand Bainvel UNICEF Representative to European Union Institutions

The EU has been a long-time child rights champion and there's no better expression of this commitment than prioritizing children in its budget. It's also a highly strategic choice.
My thoughts on why a child-focused MFF is crucial for the EU's future. www.unicef.org/eu/stories/w...

Putting Children at the Heart of the EU’s Next Multiannual Financial Framework The decisions made by the European Union (EU) – through its legislation, policies, practices, and financing – have a profound impact on every aspect of children’s lives, both inside and outside the EU...

Putting children at the heart of the EU’s long-term budget is one of the best investments it can make – and is key to boosting its competitiveness, security and cohesion. Read our new paper on the MFF www.unicef.org/eu/documents...

With many thanks to @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social @hadjalahbib.bsky.social @eeas-secgen.bsky.social @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social and Development Committee MEPs, Commissioners Glenn Micallef and Dubravka Suica, @ec.europa.eu, @europarl.europa.eu

A pleasure to join great discussions this week between UNICEF ED Catherine Russell and EU leadership. It’s clear the EU remains a crucial partner for children. We must build on this momentum, continuing our collaboration, investing in children, and putting them central to the EU’s action.

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the attacks in Gaza

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the attacks in Gaza: www.unicef.org/press-releas...

If you don’t get your child vaccinated against measles, it can put them at a high risk of this serious infection, which can lead to severe complications or even death. Make sure your child’s measles vaccination is up to date.

If you don’t get your child vaccinated against measles, it can put them at a high risk of this serious infection, which can lead to severe complications or even death.

Make sure your child’s measles vaccination is up to date.

Combined evaluation of the EU's humanitarian interventions in Central Africa and of DG ECHO's partnership with UNICEF 2019-2023 - Publications Office of the EU This evaluation of the European Union’s (EU) humanitarian interventions in central Africa (CA) 2019-2023 aims to serve learning and accountability purposes. It focuses on four countries: Cameroon, the...

Thank you @eu_echo for this evaluation of our partnership. It helps to counter current narratives on the inefficiency and irrelevance of humanitarian action. Our joint commitment to humanitarian principles is making a real difference for children.

data.europa.eu/doi/10.2795/...

The #EIBforum showed why global partners working together is so vital for supporting children. This included tackling global health challenges and celebrating a polio response reaching >45 outbreaks in last year.

Very encouraged by discussions on our next @unicef.org @eib.org frontier.

UNICEF urges the EU to ensure that protection of child rights is not weakened in the omnibus process Press Release

Children are among the most vulnerable to harmful business practices.
It’s vital the #OmnibusProposal does not weaken protections for child rights in EU's corporate sustainability agenda and implementation of the 2024 #CSDDD and #CSRD directives.

www.unicef.org/eu/stories/u...

...and in the meantime crises continue affecting millions of children in the world- such as in Haiti. Lets not forget children trapped into conflicts and crises, as we are facing other mounting ones.

"Critically, a lasting political solution, supported by the international community, is needed to ensure all children in the region can live in peace and safety.” - UNICEF MENA's Edouard Beigbeder.

Full statement on child casualties in the West Bank: unicef.link/40NVclO

EU Statement – UNICEF Executive Board Meeting 1st Regular Session: General Statements 4 February 2025, New York - Statement on behalf of the European Union by H.E. Ambassador Hedda Samson, Deputy Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, at the UNICEF Executiv...

Thank you to the #EU for your supportive statement at the UNICEF Executive Board. More than ever, the world’s most vulnerable children need champions. Your trust in UNICEF is invaluable.
www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...

Great to see the polio partnership between EIB @ec.europa.eu @who.int Gates Foundation @unicef.org delivering against its objectives, as reviewed by the steering committee of the Polio Performance Programme.
600 million doses delivered in 2024, + critical funding has helped the response in DRC.

Presidencies of the @consilium.europa.eu provide crucial opportunities to further children's rights.

Thanks to UNICEF Belgique for hosting an energizing discussion with colleagues from across the UNICEF family in Europe to plan our engagement with the trio of Poland, Denmark and Cyprus.