Roshni Basu

UNICEF Deputy Representative to the Pacific, based in Fiji. Ardent believer and advocate for children and women’s rights to equality, freedom and choice.

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

Over 30,000 people in Vanuatu will benefit from stronger, climate- and disaster-resilient primary health care.

Supported by the Government of Japan, facilities will be better equipped to provide essential services before, during and after emergencies.
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[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

What does play mean?

In Tuvalu, 5-year-old Sela enjoys her playtime.

Play is more than just fun and learning. It helps children develop essential life-long skills and supports their emotional well-being.

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Violence steals children’s joy, wellbeing, and futures.

This #16Days of Activism, and every day, join the Young Pasifika Wayfinders in calling for an end to violence.

There is #NoExcuse for abuse.

[UNFPA in the Pacific @UNFPAPacific]

Tonight in Suva, Fiji, the UN House lit up in purple—standing in solidarity with every woman and girl whose voice has been silenced.

#16days

[Catherine Russell @unicefchief]

Mariana shows how knowing one’s rights is essential.

Osman draws his right to a family.

Elif shares what her ideal day looks like.

David draws a school and his right to learn.

On #WorldChildrensDay and every day, child rights must be heard and upheld.

[Laura Frigenti @GPECEO]

.@GPforEducation is proud to stand with Fiji to ensure every student learns and thrives.

Thanks to @FijianEducation, @UNICEFPacific, and @dfat for partnering to transform education and unlock every child's potential.

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

Fiji is closing the rural-urban divide on safe water & sanitation!
With the new Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Master Plan, more children in rural & remote areas will have access to clean water & proper toilets—helping them grow up healthy, safe, & with dignity.

[Roshni Basu @BasuRoshni1]

This is a huge step in the right direction for children in the Pacific. Fantastic decision by Pacific leaders, supported by @ForumSEC team and @UNICEFPacific. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

Great news from the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting!

ECD is now recognised as a standing agenda item — a strong step for children, families, and communities.

UNICEF is proud to stand alongside @ForumSEC and the PRC4ECD, ensuring every child gets the best start in life 💙

[Roshni Basu @BasuRoshni1]

What a big feat for all young people in the Pacific, with support from their Government, especially 🇻🇺 The Pacific youth activists have shown us the way forward!

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Every child has the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment 💙

In a landmark advisory opinion led by the Government of Vanuatu and young people from the Pacific, the @CIJ_ICJ has recognized the impacts of climate change on children’s right to life and health.

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Building safety net for children caught in emergencies.

Today, UNICEF & the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This new partnership means sectors that children depend on will be better equipped to withstand & recover from disasters.

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

The foundation of a resilient Blue Pacific is built in the early years.

At the #2025ECDForum, 15 Pacific Island countries are advancing Pacific-led solutions to support children’s development in the early years across health, education, and protection.

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

In Samoa 🇼🇸, Pacific Ministers are reaffirming their commitment to early childhood development at the #2025ECDForum.

Voices from across the region, including partners and experts, are calling for stronger collaboration rooted in culture, identity, and caregiving.

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

15 Pacific nations. One shared commitment.

We’re proud to welcome Pacific leaders and our partners to Samoa 🇼🇸 for the 2025 Pacific Early Childhood Development Forum, coming together to ensure that no child is left behind, and no opportunity to invest in their future is missed.

[Roshni Basu @BasuRoshni1]

Thanks to the Govt of Samoa for hosting and to all Pacific Govts and @MFATNZ for reinforcing your commitment to early childhood development. Today was an amazing day, listening and learning from children across the Pacific. ❤️

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

A resilient Blue Pacific starts with investing in children.

At the #2025ECDForum, children from across the Pacific took to the stage in a Talanoa session with UNICEF Pacific Ambassador Moemoana Schwenke to share their hopes and dreams for the future.

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

At the 5th Steering Committee Mtg of the EU-supported Building Resilience through Improved Sanitation Programme, the Govt of Kiribati reaffirmed its commitment to safe water & sanitation for every child in Kiritimati.

With partners, @UNICEF is committed to making this a reality.

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

2,500 children and 900 teachers will have safer schools.

Children’s learning will continue - no matter what.

Thanks to a EURO 10 million contribution from the European Union, Vanuatu’s 🇻🇺 education system will become more resilient to the impacts of climate-related disasters.

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

Putting children at the centre of climate action!

Today in Fiji, @UNICEF and @GGGIPacific signed an MoU to embed child-focused climate resilience into Vanuatu’s 🇻🇺 National and Provincial Adaptation Plans that reflect the unique vulnerabilities and needs of Pacific children.

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Congratulations Fiji on the launch of the National Pre-Primary Education Policy! 

This Policy aims to ensure that every child has access to high quality and relevant pre-primary education.

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When girls have access to quality education, they gain more than just facts and figures.

They gain the confidence, skills and strength to challenge the world’s expectations, build their own paths and fulfil their potential.

#GirlGoals

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Girls are leading and creating change.

When we invest in them, we unlock a future full of endless possibilities for us all.

It’s time to believe in girls’ potential, support their dreams and ensure they have everything they need to thrive.

#GirlGoals