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Digital parenting Expert tips to help your family's online experiences stay safe and positive

The digital world is full of opportunities for children, from connecting with friends to discovering new skills, but it can also bring risks.

Explore our expert tips to help your child stay safe and make the most of their online experiences. #SaferInternetDay
https://unicef.link/4aNLFA2

Das Bild zeigt eine Nahaufnahme eines Schmetterlings, der auf einer grünen Pflanze oder einem Blatt sitzt. Der Fokus liegt auf dem Kopf des Schmetterlings, dessen Fühler und Augen gut zu erkennen sind. Der Hintergrund ist leicht unscharf, was die Aufmerksamkeit auf den Schmetterling lenkt. Die Farben sind natürlich und lebendig, mit Grün- und Blautönen. The image shows a close-up of a butterfly sitting on a green plant or leaf. The focus is on the butterfly's head, whose antennae and eyes are clearly visible. The background is slightly blurred, drawing attention to the butterfly. The colors are natural and vivid, with shades of green and blue.

A butterfly enjoying the sun on a leaf. It's the little things that make life beautiful! #Nature #Butterfly #CloseUp

Ein Schmetterling genießt die Sonne auf einem Blatt. Die kleinen Dinge machen das Leben schön! #Natur #Schmetterling #Nahaufnahme

Mitten im Surfen erscheint eine dramatische Meldung. Das Smartphone sei mit einem Virus infiziert. Persönliche Daten seien gefährdet. Sofort handeln, sonst drohe Schaden. Solche Hinweise wirken offiziell, technisch und dringlich. Genau das ist beabsichtigt.
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Deutsch: Das Bild zeigt eine Schlange, die sich zwischen Steinen und Kies auf dem Boden bewegt. Die Schlange hat eine glänzende, braune und leicht gemusterte Haut. Der Kopf der Schlange ist leicht angehoben und ihre Zunge ist sichtbar. Im Hintergrund sind kleine Steine, etwas Gras und ein paar trockene Blätter zu sehen. English: The image shows a snake moving among stones and gravel on the ground. The snake has shiny, brown, and slightly patterned skin. The snake's head is slightly raised, and its tongue is visible. In the background, there are small stones, some grass, and a few dry leaves.

Deutsch: Das Bild zeigt eine Schlange, die sich zwischen Steinen und Kies auf dem Boden bewegt. Die Schlange hat eine glänzende, braune und leicht gemusterte Haut. Der Kopf der Schlange ist leicht angehoben und ihre Zunge ist sichtbar. Im Hintergrund sind kleine Steine, etwas Gras und ein paar trockene Blätter zu sehen. English: The image shows a snake moving among stones and gravel on the ground. The snake has shiny, brown, and slightly patterned skin. The snake's head is slightly raised, and its tongue is visible. In the background, there are small stones, some grass, and a few dry leaves.

Begegnung mit der Natur: Eine Schlange zwischen Steinen, ihr glänzendes, braunes Schuppenkleid fasziniert!

Encounter with nature: A snake among stones, its shiny, brown scales are fascinating!
#Natur #Nature #Schlangen #Snakes #Wildtiere #Wildlife"

Ein magischer Herbstmorgen im Wald: Die Sonne bricht durch die Bäume und taucht alles in goldenes Licht. Der Boden ist mit knusprigen Blättern bedeckt, während die letzten grünen Akzente an die warmen Tage erinnern. Ein perfekter Ort, um zur Ruhe zu kommen und die Natur zu genießen. #Herbst #Natur #Waldspaziergang A magical autumn morning in the forest: the sun breaks through the trees, bathing everything in golden light. The ground is covered in crisp leaves, while the last hints of green remind us of warmer days. The perfect place to unwind and enjoy nature. #Autumn #Nature

Hier sieht man übrigens genau die Gefahr der automatisierten Gesichtserkennung

Und genau deshalb brauchen wir in der EU strenge Regeln zu automatisierter Gesichtserkennung. Damit es nicht zB wie bei ICE abläuft

Moon Dance
A slender crescent, cold and slight,
whispers soft through hush of night.
Grows to glow, so round, so bright,
shining pure, a silver light.
Yet soon its splendor starts to fade,
leaving just a shy parade.
Forever new, yet always true—
moon, my steadfast skyward friend.

Dieses Bild zeigt eine schmale Mondsichel. Der Mond ist nur zu einem kleinen Teil beleuchtet und erscheint als dünne Sichel am dunklen Himmel. This image shows a thin crescent moon. The moon is only partially illuminated and appears as a thin crescent in the dark sky. **Moon Dance** A slender crescent, cold and slight, whispers soft through hush of night. Grows to glow, so round, so bright, shining pure, a silver light. Yet soon its splendor starts to fade, leaving just a shy parade. Forever new, yet always true— moon, my steadfast skyward friend.

Das Bild zeigt den Vollmond. Der Mond erscheint als runde, fast vollständig beleuchtete Scheibe am dunklen Nachthimmel. The image shows a full moon. The moon appears as a round, almost fully illuminated disc against the dark night sky. Schmale Sichel, zart und kalt, flüstert leise durch die Nacht. Wächst zum Licht, wird rund und klar, strahlt so hell, so wunderbar. Doch bald schon schwindet ihr Glanz, bleibt nur noch ein schüchterner Tanz. Immer wieder, ewig neu – Mond, du treuer Himmelsfreund.

Here, the moon is almost fully illuminated, similar to a full moon. The surface of the moon is clearly visible and the sky is dark. Hier ist der Mond fast vollständig beleuchtet, ähnlich wie beim Vollmond. Die Oberfläche des Mondes ist gut sichtbar und der Himmel ist dunkel.

Das Bild zeigt den Mond in einer Phase, die zwischen Halbmond und Vollmond liegt. Der Mond ist zu einem Großteil beleuchtet und steht vor einem leicht bläulichen Himmel. The image shows the moon in a phase between a half moon and a full moon. The moon is mostly illuminated and is set against a slightly bluish sky.

From thin crescent to full glow – the moon at its finest! 🌙✨
Von schmaler Sichel bis zum vollen Glanz – der Mond zeigt sich von seiner schönsten Seite! 🌙✨
#Mondphasen #Nachtfotografie #MoonPhases #NightPhotography
A slender crescent, cold and slight, whispers soft through hush of night.

A serene twilight scene with a soft pink and purple sky, likely during early morning or evening. The silhouettes of bare trees create a striking contrast against the colorful sky. A few stars are visible, adding a touch of magic to the tranquil atmosphere.

A crisp winter day with a clear blue sky. Snow-covered branches of a coniferous tree frame the image, and a crescent moon is visible in the sky, adding a peaceful and serene touch to the winter landscape.

Nature’s beauty never fails to amaze! ✨ From twilight skies with a touch of pink and purple to winter wonderlands with snow-kissed trees and a crescent moon—every moment is a masterpiece. #NatureLovers #WinterMagic #TwilightVibes"

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White text saying "children's rights are human rights" on a black background.

Conflict.
Displacement.
Public health emergencies.
Disasters.
Children’s rights are #HumanRights.

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

Feuersalamander zwischen Herbstlaub

#amWegesrand

Philosopher: AI is not a tool, but an instrument of power Experts warn: AI is not a neutral tool, but a socioeconomic instrument of power with profound consequences for democracy.

AI is not a tool, but an instrument of power-
AI is not a neutral tool, but a socioeconomic instrument of power with profound consequences for democracy
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STAY AWAY 👊

Danish Minister of Justice and chief architect of the current Chat Control proposal, Peter Hummelgaard, wants to bring it back in December

#ChatControl is OFF the table for now. 💪

But Peter Hummelgaard wants to bring it back.

😡 He now even claims your activism was paid for by Big Tech! 😡

Fight for #encryption & #privacy 🔒️

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#No2Backdoors #CyberSecurityMonth #CyberSecurity #Security

Neuer Report schlägt Alarm: Korallenriffe stehen an ihrem #Kipppunkt. Durch die Erderhitzung kommt es immer wieder zu Massenbleichen. Bei über 1,2 Grad Erhitzung droht das Ökosystem zu kippen – dieser Punkt ist nun erreicht. Wieso wir die Warmwasser-Korallen dringend retten müssen: 🧵

‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.

Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.
#climatecrisis #tippingpoint #auspol www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

REMINDER LEGISLATORS: A backdoor for the good guys only is not possible.”

We've just fought #ChatControl - now Ireland 🇮🇪 wants its own backdoor law. 🔓

But we, together with ~40 orgs, are saying no.

#NoToBackdoors 💪

Read our open letter to Ireland: 👉 www.globalencryption.org/2025/10/open...

#backdoor #encryption #privacy #security

Finally back at work on my autobiography, not sure whether to call it Leaving - about the pain of leaving my birthplace of South Africa, or Skin, because race and hatred of racism has impacted my whole life.

Protecting children from polio requires secure access to affordable and safe vaccines, the construction of cold chain infrastructure, as well as cold boxes and syringes to make the campaign possible. Watch this video to learn how children in Mozambique are protected from polio.

Image of a person opening an email with the title: 6 rules of email etiquette

📧 Good emails open doors. Bad ones close them.

We’ve put together 6 simple rules of email etiquette that make all the difference - and you don't even need AI to write good emails!

👉 tuta.com/blog/email-e...

Comida a las fuga 😅

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.

“The beginning of true love is to #LoveMyself.”

In the past 8 years, UNICEF and #BTS worked together to help end violence and support the mental health and well-being of children and young people everywhere.

Here’s how and what we did. #OnMyMind 💙💜

#BTSLoveMyself

Fledermaus hängt am Rollladen.

Fledermausi. Hat gerade bei mir am Rollladen verschnauft. 🥰 Jetzt ist sie wieder der Tigermücke auf den Fersen.

Obesity exceeds underweight for the first time among school-age children and adolescents globally – UNICEF One in 10 children worldwide living with obesity. Exposure to the marketing of ultra-processed foods found to be widespread

Obesity surpassed underweight as the more prevalent form of malnutrition this year, affecting 1 in 10 – or 188 million – school-aged children and adolescents, and placing them at risk of life-threatening diseases. New UNICEF nutrition report out today. 

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Clean hands save lives!

Washing hands is one of the simplest ways for children like ten-year-old Payal - and everybody else - to stay healthy and reduce the risk of developing and spreading diseases.

🚨 Education crisis 🚨

Global funding cuts could leave 6 million more children out of school by 2026, a UNICEF analysis has found.

Urgent action is needed now to protect education - because everyone does better when children can learn.

Read more: www.unicef.ie/2025/09/03/g...