UNICEF USA

Today, I had the pleasure of joining an inspiring conversation with Paula DiPerna of CDP, Maha Jweied of Responsible Business Initiative for Justice, Gideon Maltz of Tent Partnership for Refugees, and Sarah Murray of Financial Times. Together, we discussed why businesses must play a central role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs). These 17 global goals, part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015, aim to create a more peaceful, equitable and prosperous world. With only about five years left to reach these goals by 2030, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment: Despite progress, we're not on track to achieve our goals. But here’s the thing—there is still time to turn this around. By more meaningfully engaging the private sector to close the gap on the SDGs, we can drive sustainable growth in underserved regions and empower communities with the resources they need to thrive. In areas where government capacity is stretched thin, businesses have the unique power to bridge economic and social divides. Thank you to my fellow panelists and to Financial Times for facilitating this critical discussion during the #MoralMoneySummit.

Poverty is not a personal failure; it’s the result of structural and systemic challenges. This Thursday, join the Global Coalition to #EndChildPoverty for an important discussion on how social protection programs can uphold dignity, reduce stigma and help all children and families thrive. Register here ?? ow.ly/7wgg50TC57t

Every voice matters – including yours. It's time to make your voting plan for November's Presidential Election. Find voting resources at vote.gov.

All children have the right to be heard on issues that matter to their future and well-being — yet too often, they feel excluded from the political process. Ahead of November's Presidential Election, check out our youth survey to learn about young Americans' perspectives on political inclusion.

#DayoftheGirl ? Today, we honor the leadership, resilience, and creativity of girls worldwide. One such remarkable leader is Maria, a UNICEF youth advocate from Barbados who is making waves in the fight against climate change. After witnessing the environmental impact of littering, Maria turned her concern into action by creating Little Thoughts on Big Matters, an award-winning short film about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. ? Through her Thoughts Squad by Maria platform on YouTube and Instagram, Maria continues to inspire her peers to protect the planet and take charge of their futures. She’s a powerful reminder that girls are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they are leading change today. ? On September 24th, our Executive Director, Lola A., moderated a powerful panel in partnership with UNICEF during the UN General Assembly to discuss Driving an Inclusive Green Transition – Closing the Climate Girls’ Gap. The session highlighted the immense potential of women and girls in the green economy and the importance of education in bridging the skills gap. Elevating girls’ voices, like Maria, could unlock between $15-30 trillion in economic potential globally. ? According to UNICEF’s research, adolescent girls are optimistic about the future despite the hurdles they face. It is up to all of us to ensure that their leadership is amplified, and their dreams are realized. Together, we can invest in a greener, more equitable world by supporting young changemakers like Maria. ? You can watch the powerful session here: https://lnkd.in/eDvCigsN ? #DayOfTheGirl #GirlsLead #ClimateAction #Sustainability #YouthLeadership #ClimateWeekNYC #globalinnovators UNICEF USA, UNICEF Innovation, The Aspen Institute, Climate Group, LinkedIn, Pamela Morgan, Melanie Larkins, Clarabeth Concaret, Ellen Jackowski, Kitty van der Heijden, Michele Walsh

#Mpox vaccines have arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the epicenter of Africa's mpox outbreak. A behind-the-scenes look at how UNICEF is supporting the vaccination campaign:

Women and girls deserve better. Learn how UNICEF is working to elevate women’s and girls’ experiences, shape policy recommendations and secure government actions that support inclusive, gender-responsive social protection policies – for every girl, everywhere.

Through a UNICEF-supported workshop, 16-year-old Samer of #Sudan has mastered the skill of making reusable menstrual products for women and girls who have been displaced by escalating violence. "I don’t feel ashamed of what I do,” says Samer, “because fulfilling people’s needs is more important than anything else.”

Get out there – because she needs you. Here's a powerful reminder from UNICEF USA supporter Kiernan Shipka: Together, we can help ensure more girls around the world are safe, healthy, educated and protected. ?? Take action at trickortreatforunicef.org. ?? #ToT4UNICEF

This week, UNICEF Ambassador Laurie Hernandez visited the Today Show to celebrate Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF — an annual tradition that's "near and dear" to her heart. ?? #ToT4UNICEF