Abheet Solomon

We’re heartbroken to share that 9-year-old Jana, whose story we shared recently, has passed away from severe malnutrition. @UNICEFmena's Tess Ingram, who was with Jana last year and again in August of this year, shares this tragic update. This should not have been Jana’s life. This should not be the life of any child in Gaza. The international community must continue to push for more aid to be allowed into Gaza and for an immediate and long-lasting ceasefire.

$2 per child.   That’s what UNICEF’s analysis says it takes to end childhood lead poisoning by 2040.   Small price. Giant return.   Grateful to the many partners who are working for a #LeadFreeFuture to protect children from harm.   #UNGA

🌡️Rising temperatures are putting pregnant women and children at risk in ways most don’t realize. Learn how to B.E.A.T the heat and save lives today: bit.ly/3JyoEr1 #ForEveryChild

We’re appalled by the reported killing in Gaza today of children and women waiting in line for nutritional supplies provided by UNICEF’s partner organization, Project HOPE. The killing of families trying to access life-saving aid is unconscionable.👇 unicef.org/press-releases…

In 2024, @UNICEF stayed and delivered for children. 35.6 million births in 89 countries were supported, benefiting 63.4 million children by managing neonatal and childhood illnesses, and training 1.2 million health workers. Discover all health achievements in the Annual Report.

🧠 Children’s brains are like sponges—absorbing everything around them, including toxic chemicals and pollution. Neuroscientist Kam Sripada explains how environmental exposures are harming children’s brain development and why we need urgent action. youtu.be/M2hajQw-1hI

Exposure to environmental hazards during pregnancy can have lifelong consequences on a child's health. Learn how children’s development is impacted by pollution & climate change from Dr. Frederica Perera, Special Research Scientist and Professor. youtu.be/VevccPi1iGg

Children’s unique metabolism, physiology, and developmental needs make them the most vulnerable to climate change and environmental degradation. Early exposures can have lifelong impacts. 📖 The Fragile Beginnings series dives into the latest research on how children—starting in utero, at birth, during infancy and childhood and through adolescence—are uniquely affected by environmental hazards. Learn more: ceh.unicef.org/essentials/chi… #WorldEnvironmentDay

With @UNICEF's support, the @isim_sn of @healthgovaz trained 5,166 parents & teachers in 89 schools across Absheron, Baku & Sumgayit! They learned about climate change, environmental hazards, air pollution, chemicals & more—gaining key skills to protect themselves & communities. #Health #ForEveryChild 💙

Girls have the ideas and the solutions, but too often, barriers stand in their way. It’s time to change that. With the right opportunities and support, they can create a better future. Here are 3 steps the world needs to take to make it a reality. 🧵👇 #GirlGoals #IWD2025

Did you know climate change impacts children from their earliest stages of development & continues as they grow? 🌍👶Young climate envoy Leyla asked @UNICEF Sr. Advisor @AbheetSolomon to explain its effects. Watch to learn more! @UNICEFhealth #ForEveryChild

🌍✨ All united to tackle climate change 🌱💨 and air pollution 🏭🌬️ for children 👶👧 and with children! #COP29 #PatnersForChange

The climate crisis is a child health crisis. 🌍 At #COP29 in Baku, @UNICEF & @WHO co-hosted The Health Argument for Climate Action with 🇪🇸 PM @sanchezcastejon, @DrTedros, WHO Director-General and @YalchinRafiyev, the Lead Negotiator for COP29 Azerbaijan in attendance. Findings from the report "A Threat to Progress: Confronting the Effect of Climate Change on Child Health & Well-being" were presented, underscoring the urgent need for action. UNICEF DED @KittyvdHeijden called for urgent action, highlighting children’s vulnerability. Youth envoys from 🇲🇳 & 🇲🇬 shared powerful messages.

🌎🌊 Increased flooding fueled by a changing climate puts children’s and their family's health at risk. @UNICEF & @EPA are working together to educate people about the effects of climate change on children and promote solutions for a healthier future. 👉spgv.io/6013BOU

Lead poisoning affects 1 in 3 children worldwide, putting their health and futures at risk. Governments, civil society, and the private sector must come together and take urgent action to ensure a lead-free future for children. #ILPPW2024 uni.cf/3BwtjWf

We were excited to join @UNICEF Partnership for a Lead-Free Future to help #BanLeadPaint and reduce #LeadPoisoning. Learn more ⬇️ spgv.io/6011BMD

Did you know air pollution is now no. 2 in global risk of death for children under five? Learn more about the seven deadly sources of air pollution for children and what you can do to protect their health. uni.cf/3BppZMC

1 in 2 children in many low & middle income countries have dangerous levels of lead in their blood. On Monday, @PowerUSAID & I will join forces with governments, public & private sector partners to work for a lead-free future #ForEveryChild. Tune in: youtube.com/live/9Bdi5YU1-…