Every mother, like Farzana, deserves quality care from pregnancy to delivery and beyond.

Child marriage can take away choices that should belong to girls. It can force them out of school, increase the risk of early pregnancy and limit their opportunities. Every girl has the right to learn, make decisions and have her voice heard in her community. #EndChildMarriage. Invest in girls’ rights. Now. #GirlGoals

The recent 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Panama has left over 8,000 children in need of humanitarian assistance. @UNICEFPanama's Gloria Nyam Gyang takes us through the aftermath in Tonosí, one of the hardest-hit districts, and the urgent impact on children’s health, sanitation and hygiene services. Follow @UNICEFPanama to learn how you can support.

At just two weeks old, Asante’s life turned upside down. She lost both of her parents amid the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and contracted the disease herself. But her story didn’t end there. Baby Asante survived Ebola and her recovery has been marked by weekly visits to a UNICEF-supported hospital, thanks to her foster mother, Francine. “Today, seeing her smile makes me feel good,” she says.

Milena, 4, is back in the classroom thanks to a UNICEF-supported shelter in her kindergarten in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Because of the war, safe shelters like this offer a sense of protection and help children learn and play. Hear from parents and teachers firsthand.

A little over one year on since the ceasefire in Gaza was announced, more than 340 children have been reported killed and hundreds of others injured. Hear more from UNICEF's Ricardo Pires on our new report on the staggering human cost of the war. UNICEF continues to support hundreds of thousands of children with learning, safe water, health, nutrition and psychosocial support. Learn more: unicef.link/4hOyZxN

“I really want to continue my education,” Rabia, 14, says. “I want to help women and save lives.” A ban on secondary education for girls in Afghanistan hasn’t removed their hope and desire to study. Read and share the stories of girls like Shafiqa, 15, and Mahira, 18: unicef.link/4B1xLGO (Names changed)

UNICEF estimates that 38,000 people, including 8,300 children, are in need of humanitarian assistance following the earthquake that struck Panama on October 9.  In coordination with the Government of Panama, UNICEF and humanitarian partners have scaled up emergency response, deploying additional personnel and mobilising critical supplies to ensure that children remain at the center of the humanitarian response and recovery efforts. Details below. unicef.link/4dFdFs6

Rachana, 17, from Nepal is proving that girls can lead the fight to end child marriage. As a facilitator in a UNICEF-supported programme, she’s helping girls build the skills and confidence to stay in school. Here’s how she has already helped stop three child marriages. #IDG2026 #GirlGoals unicef.link/4cT7uA8

This tragedy is a stark reminder of the dangers that migrants face while trying to seek a better life and economic opportunities.

At 16, Theda from Cambodia thought marriage was the next step. Then a youth advocate helped her see another path.  Here’s how a UNICEF-supported programme helped Theda choose school and rethink her future. #IDG2026  unicef.link/4r1HKYb

Nepal produces only around 0.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Yet children, who are least responsible for the climate crisis, are among those bearing its heaviest consequences. Join UNICEF’s James Elder to hear how children were affected by August’s devastating flash floods and learn what they need next. Learn more: unicef.link/4znjP8m

UNICEF stands in solidarity with the children, adolescents and families affected by the earthquake that struck Panama’s Pacific coast on October 9, 2026. A powerful earthquake struck the southern Pacific coast of Panama at 12:56 p.m. local time today. It was felt across much of the country, including Panama City and neighboring Costa Rica. National authorities are assessing the impact, and it is still too early to determine the extent of the damage and the consequences for children and families. UNICEF’s primary concern is for children and families near the epicenter. Earthquakes place children at risk of injury and family separation, and can leave them without shelter, safe drinking water, health care or access to education. UNICEF stands ready to support the Government of Panama’s response if needed. We urge families living in Panama and neighboring countries to follow the instructions of local authorities. Full statement: unicef.link/4hNzZSV

Civilians, including children, must be protected at all times.

Measles is spreading in Bangladesh - with over 190,000 suspected cases reported since March 2026. When one-year-old Ayatullah suddenly started showing signs of illness, his father Abdul Razzak brought him to a hospital. That’s when he was diagnosed with measles. “Let’s be ready to get the measles vaccine, because even a small moment of negligence or distraction could lead to serious suffering later,” says Abdul Razzak. To protect children’s health and help curb the ongoing outbreak, UNICEF is procuring vaccines and supporting emergency catch-up programmes.