Young people across the EU and Africa cite a lack of education, the lack of jobs and job centre support as the main barriers to employment. 👷
They’re calling on leaders to change that.👇
https://t.co/O1rischRCq
#YourVoiceYourFuture
Our new report reveals young people living in the Central African Republic, Chad, Nigeria, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change - and should be prioritized. #ClimateEmergency
https://t.co/vIDuQDthU3
Our new report finds that half the world’s 2.2 billion children are at extremely high risk from the impacts of the climate crisis and pollution.
The climate crisis is a child rights crisis.
https://t.co/vIDuQDthU3
.@UNICEF_EU This #YouthDay around half a million young people across Europe and Africa are calling on leaders to listen to their voices - and include them in the policies that affect them.
➡️ https://t.co/BkZ9Lob2I1
We asked half a million young people about future job creation. They said they wanted leaders to create more decent jobs in:
🌽 Agriculture (38%)
🎨 Creative industries (20%)
🏭 The manufacturing sector (16%)
👩🏫 Public services (11%)
https://t.co/O1rischRCq
#YourVoiceYourFuture
Young people are disproportionately impacted by climate change. 🔥
It is only fair that they have a say in how we tackle the crisis. 🌎
We are calling on leaders everywhere to make sure their voices are heard. 📣
https://t.co/kxzQVlxJ5Q
We asked half a million young people in Europe and Africa about climate change. 🌎
88% said they feel responsible for tackling it. ✊
They’re asking leaders to work with them, and take immediate action to address the climate crisis 🔥
#YouthDay
JOIN US IN HELPING TO CLEAN OUR BEACHES! 🌊
Every year millions of tons of trash end up in the oceans. To protect marine life, @UN, @EU_Commission and the Smurfs are calling on communities to join the #EUBeachCleanUp campaign.🐢
Register now 👉 https://t.co/akWqfBkyPH
NEW STORY: Changing lives through nutrition sensitive agriculture in Malawi. 🌽Thanks to @EU_Partnerships for their support! @MalawiUNICEF
https://t.co/eo5jpvzod0
897 million schoolchildren worldwide are affected by disruptions to their education due to COVID-19 related lockdowns, including many who live in vulnerable home situations.
https://t.co/TVuPPF2hIy
It’s a desperate situation for families and children in the conflict-ravaged region of #Tigray, Ethiopia.
Children and their families must be protected. Above all, they need peace.
https://t.co/ZwipgYybC8
NEW STORY: Aigerim tells her story of #pregnancy and childbirth amidst the #COVID19 pandemic in #Kazakstan.
A big thank you to @eu_echo for their ongoing support for maternal and child health. @unicefkaz
https://t.co/BZVCzhglw3
Parenting in a pandemic is a challenge like no other. 😮💨
Psychologist and child development expert Dr. Lisa Damour answers your questions on the best ways to take care of yourself and your child’s mental health during COVID-19.👇🏼
https://t.co/7fCrxz8pPM
While persons with disabilities face more risks and are more exposed to poverty, only 28% of them receive a disability benefit. The joint @EU_Commission@ilo@UNICEF_EU@SocProtection programme supports countries like Senegal in designing an inclusive #socialprotection system.