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Have you seen our latest film with Goodwill Ambassador @davidbeckham? David’s own tattoos were marks chosen to represent happy or important memories, but millions of children worldwide bear marks of violence that they have not chosen. It’s everyone’s responsibility to speak out against violence and act now. Watch the film, share and help #ENDviolence for good. #nofilter #foreverychild #tattoo #davidbeckham #beckham #tattoos
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Beautiful smiles from Yusif, 6, and his family, who have just receive sets of warm winter clothing in the Kawergosk Refugee Camp in Iraq. As the temperatures plummet, we are aiming to reach 300,000 refugees with sets of warm winter clothing and blankets to fight the winter cold. Photo: Unicef 2016 Khuzaie #winter #winterclothing #family #warm #warmth #smile #photooftheday
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We love this pic of mum, Mavonirina, and her baby boy Roja from Madagascar. She received her vaccinations to protect her and her baby from Maternal and Newborn Tetanus thanks to the #Pampers Unicef partnership. This fatal yet preventable disease is still a threat in 19 countries but together we’re working to eliminate it everywhere. #health #mum #baby #beautiful #madagascar #nofilter Photo: Unicef/2016
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This week, HRC marks Transgender Week of Awareness, dedicated to the progress, continued challenges, and unfinished work in the fight for transgender equality. Throughout the week, HRC will dedicate each day to urgent and important issues facing the transgender community, including support for youth and families, workplace equality, access to life-saving and inclusive health care, and combatting violence against the transgender community. The week concludes with with Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20 when the community comes together for vigils around the country to honor those lost in the past year.
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In support of the mandate and in order to ensure smooth delivery of humanitarian assistance, UNMISS tasked its Chinese engineers (CHN HMEC) to repair the 220 km road between Mvolo and Tonj.
Speaking on behalf of the Head of Field Office, Mr. Imad Audeh, said the UNMISS throughout the country pledged to embark on repairing main supply routes to ensure ease of movement of persons, goods and services.
“UNMISS leadership decided to improve road condition through all over in South Sudan, the main target of this to facilitate and ease the movement of personnel and cargo in order to achieve the Mandate, because the humanitarian agencies will use this roads to supply the required items for the needy people all over”, said Mr. Audeh.
The Deputy Governor, Ms. Louis Agum Reuben, on behalf of the state government appreciated the UNMISS for fixing this road. She said roads equal development.
“Let me seize this chance to appreciate UNMISS for keeping us connected through this important route. Road is a development. I appeal to you my people to stop road ambushes. Without peace, a good road like this means nothing”, said Ms. Reuben.
On the same occasion, the Executive Chief of the Matangai Payam, Mr. Mangar Dhal, said roads are lifelines in any society.
Mr. Dhal stressed “A good road is a source of life and it reflects good image of the country. I am very thankful to the UNMISS for revamping this road that connects Bhar el Gazal states. When there is a decent road people can access education and health services with ease.”
The handover ceremony was attended by government officials, OCHA representatives and members of the general public.
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The Director of the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Tokyo commended the solidarity of UN and humanitarian agencies helping to stabilize the security and humanitarian situation in South Sudan.
Ms. Kaoru Nemoto, Director of the UNIC Tokyo, visited the Bentiu Field office and said, “I am impressed how the UN, humanitarian agencies as well as UNMISS are working as one trying to stabilize the situation and enhance gradually the people to go back to normal”.
Ms. Nemoto also underlined the unprecedented operation of UNMISS in protecting civilians in the PoC sites across the country.
She said the PoC arrangement is meant to be a short term solution for emergency purpose and that she has observed joint efforts by the UN and humanitarian families to find medium and long term strategies and solution.
The Director is visiting South Sudan with the objectives of showcasing UN and Agency efforts to relevant stakeholders in Japan. More specifically, how these efforts are contributing to peace and security in the country.
“I want to gather first-hand information from UN colleagues so that I can tell the stories about UNMISS and the work of United Nations as a family”, the Director said.
Later this year, Japan is hosting the G-7 Summit, the country is also hosting the Tokyo International Conference on Africa Development (TICAD) in August in Kenya. During the TICAD, the discussion will centre upon various peace and security issues involving many African nations, as well as the work and involvement of the UN and its partners and agencies, Ms. Nemoto noted.
The Director visited humanitarian operations in the Bentiu PoC site, Rubkona and Bentiu towns including food aid distribution activities, outpatient health facilities and mine awareness sensitization for school children, the future site of the humanitarian hub, as well as the UNMISS temporary operation base in Bentiu.
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For International Mother Language Day, 21 February 2016, we asked 10 young people from around the world how they say ‘hope’ in their native language, and what’s their hope for the future.
The 10 young people are a mere fraction of the thousands of bloggers from all corners of the world who regularly contribute to UNICEF’s Voices of Youth blog. Voices of Youth is a community of bloggers with their finger on the pulse, sharing their honest views and inspirational stories on a daily basis. To read the latest posts and become part of our community, visit www.voicesofyouth.org
I hope that Africa will soon defeat poverty and lead the world towards prosperity. I hope that my children will grow up in a tolerant world without violence and boundaries to their creativity.
In the future I hope to have a world without discrimination. A world with no labels and only a single word to describe ourselves - “Human”.
My hope for the future is that people will live in a peaceful, healthy and green world. A world where love and compassion are our mutual language and young people are the leaders of change.
Hope is having an optimistic attitude towards life and can be directed towards certain aspects of oneself. I have hope in humanity and hope that Africa will develop and move past its conflicts.
For the future I hope to continue with my education and become a changemaker. I hope to reach those in need so they will have a fair shot in life.
In the future, I hope that I will become an international consultant in project management. I hope that I will have a spouse by my side, as well as a big family.
My hope is that mankind will stay alive to witness all of future’s wonders. I hope that people will recognize the potential of love and use it to create peace as an everlasting mission.
My hope for the future is a world without borders. I hope for a world that breathes the same air, free of hatred, segregation and prejudice.
I’m optimistic for the future, working to change things like extremism, racism and gender inequality. We will surely succeed in creating the world of our dreams and hope is what keeps us going.
My hope for the future is a world in peace and unity. A world where there is love across all races, cultures and religions.
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Wednesday #selfie! Baby Bhukumpa has become quite an attraction for locals in Nepal as he was born on the same day that the deadly earthquakes struck. He has become a symbol of hope amidst danger and destruction. “He is my only purpose in life now” said his mother, Rojina. #nepal #baby #photography #hope Photo: Unicef 2015 Panday
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Have you seen our latest film with Goodwill Ambassador @davidbeckham? David’s own tattoos were marks chosen to represent happy or important memories, but millions of children worldwide bear marks of violence that they have not chosen. It’s everyone’s responsibility to speak out against violence and act now. Watch the film, share and help #ENDviolence for good. #nofilter #foreverychild #tattoo #davidbeckham #beckham #tattoos