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As World Hearing Day approaches (3 March), take a moment to watch this short film which explains why high prices and low availability are major barriers to accessing hearing aids. Watch the full video 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=XUvmpG…

For anyone who would like to hear Mark Carney’s outstanding Davos speech in full here it is. This is what true global leadership looks like. Canada should be immensely proud today, because they are leading the fight back when others dare not. 🎥 TikTok - vm.tiktok.com/ZNRBDT4mB/

Today marks Universal Health Coverage Day 2025 🌍 #AssistiveTechnology is essential for UHC. A wheelchair ♿, hearing aid 🦻, or eyeglasses 👓 unlocks access to the entire health system. AT isn't just about devices – it's about building a healthier future for all 🔓 #UHCDay2025

As grave violations rise, humanitarian access shrinks, and funding is slashed, UNICEF and partners are faced with making impossible choices for children. We call for collective action and investment to protect and support every child. Learn more: unicef.link/3Mfp6Mg

📅 Today marks #HumanRightsDay under the theme 'Our Everyday Essentials' 🌍 These everyday essentials, often taken for granted, remain inaccessible for people who lack the #AssistiveTechnology they need ♿

"When we close a classroom, we close a child's future." - Orlando Bloom, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. "More than one million people live in the refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, and over half of them are children. Last month, I learned first-hand how funding cuts are forcing UNICEF and partners to make impossible choices about life-saving services for children. Watch to learn about what I saw and heard."

Tomorrow in Tokyo at #SYNC25, we're leading a workshop on the ROI of #AssistiveTechnology—shifting from compliance to performance strategy. 💡 The impact? Every $1 in AT returns $9 to the economy. Stay tuned for insights! 🌏 @thevaluable500

Ending child poverty is possible, and within our power. In this century, it was globally reduced by about a third. We know what works – cash support for families, better schools, stronger health systems. What’s needed now is commitment #ForEveryChild. unicef.link/4mI5H2N

Yesterday, ATscale hosted a webinar on Scaling-up Spectacles Provision with insights from the study team and key representatives. Thanks to everyone for the great discussion and questions! 👉If you missed it you can watch the recordings here: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Don’t miss the webinar “Scaling-up Spectacles Provision Using Handheld Autorefractors in Low-Resource Settings.” ⏰ Only 1 day left to register! ⏰ 📅 19 November, 9:00 AM CET Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Famine is now a reality in Gaza. A man-made disaster for children and families that we have been warning about. Urgent, large-scale action is needed NOW for children and families.

"Children in Gaza are facing an unprecedented level of acute malnutrition," said @UNICEF Deputy Executive Director @TedChaiban when visiting a Gaza last week. A 20-month war and a blockade have led to an unacceptable situation. (1/2)

Muito a propósito, sobretudo em Portugal q enfrenta um tsunami demográfico. As políticas direcionam e investem recursos disponíveis, em objetivos maiores orientados pelos direitos fundamentais e comuns à sociedade, por esta ordem de prioridade. É o futuro de todos q está em causa

The worst-case scenario of famine is already unfolding in #Gaza & the humanitarian situation is deteriorating. We must act now to stop the catastrophic human suffering. Ensure full & unimpeded humanitarian access including to aid and fuel. Time is running out.

“Gaza is more than a humanitarian crisis. It is a moral crisis that challenges the global conscience.” – @antonioguterres says the UN will continue to speak out at every opportunity about the tragedy unfolding in Gaza and the need to release all hostages, immediately.

🔴 Hunger is widespread in Gaza and people are dying. 🔴 Deadly malnutrition among children is reaching catastrophic levels. 🔴 Food is dangerously scarce, and clean water is below emergency levels . 🔴 Aid is severely restricted and dangerous to access. This is a man-made disaster. Enough is enough. The United Nations must be allowed to deliver aid of all types at scale to families, wherever they are.

People in Gaza are starving to death. @UNICEF is warning that deadly malnutrition among children is reaching catastrophic levels. Humanitarian aid at scale is urgently needed. Safe, unrestricted access into Gaza must be granted to save lives.

#Deafblindness ≠ invisible Today is #InternationalDayOfDeafblindness. Let’s commit to: 🔹Making health information accessible in all formats 🔹Training health workers in inclusive communication 🔹Listening to and amplifying the voices of the deafblind community Learn more 👉bit.ly/45KHBjq #HealthForAll

Excited for tomorrow! @_ATscale, @Unlock_Everyday #WorldATDay #GDIHub

A great thread about the incredible power of AT to both #UnlockTheEveryday, but also to #UnlockTheAmazing! Read the story below of Inosi, a #Paralympic champion from #Fiji 🦿💪🏽🚀 @_ATscale #WorldATday