Friend,
Girls are our most precious yet endangered resources. They’re able to make an incredible impact on their families, their communities, and the world around them that lasts for generations. I believe that it is our duty and responsibility to protect them.
My mother is the most extraordinary woman I’ve ever known. Like many other people, women and mothers play such an important role in our lives. For young girls to grow into that mentorship role, we have to invest in all aspects of their development.
It’s why I’m inspired by the work that UNICEF does to invest in the lives of young girls and women – breaking down barriers of inequality in education, health care and economic opportunities – to ensure they reach their full potential.
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, my wish for the women and girls of the world is that they may one day wake up in a world where equality isn’t a hope, but an unbreakable promise. Where their right to an education isn’t a want, but an indisputable right. Where their voices aren’t silenced, but amplified.
I’m honored to be part of the work to make this a reality. Continue reading this month’s newswire edition to see the latest UNICEF stories and top updates.
Sincerely,
Sofia Carson
UNICEF Ambassador since 2020
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Helping children cope with trauma in Ukraine
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Meeting the needs of children caught in a catastrophic situation in Gaza
After 15 months of devastating war and amidst a fragile ceasefire, the humanitarian needs of families and children in Gaza remain immense. Children are still without access to education, health care, nutrition and vital support services. UNICEF teams are acting swiftly to scale the provision of humanitarian relief and emergency response efforts such as immunization, sanitation, nutrition and more. In addition to supply delivery, UNICEF is meeting children’s needs by providing mental health and psychosocial services.
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Creating safe spaces for refugee learners in Moldova
The war in Ukraine has displaced thousands of children and families — forcing them to flee the country in search of safety. As they escape the violence and fear of war, they are faced with the challenges of adapting to new schools, languages and teachers. In Moldova, UNICEF and Education Cannot Wait are providing refugee children with remote learning, safe spaces and a new chance at hope. UNICEF programs including tech labs, extracurriculars and catch-up classes are helping children get back to learning.
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