Sheema SenGupta

Justice for girls means their rights are upheld not only in law, but in practice. Honoured to speak at #CSW70 on strengthening access to justice to #EndFGM.

All of us at UNICEF are devastated and outraged by the killing of our colleague Karine Buisset in a reported drone attack in Goma, DRC. My immediate thoughts are with the family, loved ones & colleagues across UNICEF. Civilians, including aid workers, must never be targeted.

Protecting children online requires collaboration. Proud to see this partnership strengthening support for child helplines in over 30 countries so every child can be heard and supported.

In conflicts and emergencies, girls and women are often worst affected. Violence and displacement become widespread. Education and healthcare are disrupted. The risk of child marriage rises. Opportunities disappear. In times of crisis, girls’ futures are often pushed aside. Across the world, UNICEF and partners are working to protect girls’ rights, supporting their safety, education and access to services that help them build their futures.

Four years on, #Ukraine’s children are still living with the consequences of war - displacement, loss, trauma and disrupted education. Every child deserves safety, protection and hope for the future. The world must not forget Ukraine’s children.

Child labour is driven by poverty, exclusion and weak protection systems. It cannot be solved by one sector alone.   At the Child Labour Conference @UNICEF is calling for integrated action across child protection, education, social protection and data: unicef.org/documents/endi…

This #SaferInternetDay, meet the young changemakers behind #JagaBareng! In 🇮🇩 they’re leading campaigns to protect children from online risks. Their message? A safer internet starts with all of us. 🌍🔒 👉 Read more: unicef.org/indonesia/chil… #OnlineSafety #ChildProtection

📢 This #SaferInternetDay, check out @UNICEF’s policy brief on protecting children from violence & exploitation online. Keeping children safe online takes all of us—governments, businesses, civil society & more. Let's build a safer digital world! 🔗 unicef.org/documents/prot…

The world is making progress to #EndFGM - yet falling behind on reaching the 2030 Global Goal. This International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, let’s recommit to scale-up efforts proven to work. Because every girl and woman deserves a life free from FGM.

Today, on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, we stand with the 230 million girls and women who have undergone this harmful practice. Ending FGM is possible - through education, community action, and sustained investment. The time to act is now.

AI-generated sexualised images of children are rising fast - and the harm is real. Deepfake abuse is abuse. Governments and industry must act urgently to stop creation and spread, and equip those who protect children with the tools they need. unicef.org/press-releases…

Deepfake abuse is abuse. Sexualised images, videos, or audio of children generated or manipulated using AI tools are child sexual abuse material. Even without an identifiable victim, it normalises the sexual exploitation of children. UNICEF calls for urgent action to prevent and protect children from this escalating threat. unicef.link/4qYJfWp

New @UNICEF report offers real-world insights into how climate-related loss and damage affect children’s lives, from disrupted education and health to psychosocial impacts and protection risks. Read more 👇unicef.org/innocenti/loss…

Pleased to see the Joint Statement on AI & Child Rights launched today.   Children’s rights must be embedded in how AI is designed, deployed & governed.   This is a critical step forward. See @UNICEF’s guidance: unicef.org/innocenti/repo…

Every child deserves to grow up safe, loved, and nurtured. The Global Caregiver Forum Declaration calls on governments and partners to scale up evidence-based parenting support worldwide - a vital investment in child wellbeing and protection. 👉 globalcaregiverforum.com/en/declaration

At this week’s Caregiver Forum, leaders and partners are sharing practical actions to embed parenting support into national systems. UNICEF’s Policy Benchmarking & Analysis Tool helps countries plan progress toward universal parenting support: 👉unicef.org/documents/poli…

At this week’s Caregiver Forum, we’re exploring how parenting and caregiving are among the strongest protective factors in a child’s life. The science is clear: supportive, responsive care reduces violence  & improves wellbeing. Thanks to @AECID_es unicef.org/parenting

2025 was a year of strength for child protection and children in especially vulnerable contexts, like migration.💪🏽🌍   Powerful partnerships are driving sustained progress for the safety and well-being of every child, everywhere.💙🤲🏽   Find out more:🔗 bit.ly/49b7VTL

Truly grateful to @BelgiumMFA for the life-saving support to the Children and Armed Conflict Agenda. Such a critical partnership allows @UNICEF to continue monitoring grave violations, responding where it’s urgently needed & advocating to ensure protection for every child.

Proud to spotlight advances on inclusive systems strengthening for displaced children, families & host communities through #PROSPECTS at the #RefugeeForum.   @UNICEF stands firmly with partners to ensure inclusion & protection for all refugee children.   bit.ly/3MH5W25