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Cleaning and hygiene tips to help keep the COVID-19 virus out of your home From doing laundry to preparing meals — every day measures to help protect your family.

Did you know that one of the many hurdles girls face in attending school is the lack of basic hygiene supplies, such as sanitary pads, which can lead them to drop out of school?

On this , join us in ending menstruation stigma so girls can thrive in school.

Now, more than ever, we must recognize that each of us has a role to play in ending racial discrimination.

Let's start by teaching children the dignity and worth of every human being.

"That day when my life changed" Over a quarter of a million people, the majority of them children, have fled intensifying violence in Ituri Province since the beginning of the year.

is one of the most effective ways of fighting BUT 40% of the world's population doesn't have access to soap & water at home. However, we can change this. Just $5 can provide 20 bars of soap to & families in Sub Saharan . Learn more here: https://help.unicef.org/africa

Young children love to play together, but with the pandemic, playdates with friends & games with large groups are sadly not safe right now. But just because your are stuck inside doesn’t mean they can’t have fun and learn at the same time. Check out a range of creative ways for play designed by & the here: https://uni.cf/3dKvuVi to enjoy playful moments with your child and expand their world when physical space is limited. Tell us what you’re doing with your to keep busy at home. Share a photo or a video of your most fun activities at home for our challenge! Remember to tag UNICEF Africa

Instagram Create an account or log in to Instagram - A simple, fun & creative way to capture, edit & share photos, videos & messages with friends & family.

TO ALL THE MOTHERS WORLDWIDE EVEN THOSE WHO GAVE BIRTH TO THE CHILDREN WHO ARE NOW ORPHANS, WE REMAIN GRATEFUL TO YOU ALL...YOU ARE IRREPLACEABLE.

With all that a child does in a day, it can be tricky to make sure their hands are clean. But making it habitual and making it fun can reinforce a positive routine that can last a lifetime. Sing, set a timer, make it a game - there’s plenty of fun to be found in handwashing!

Lost at home: The risks and challenges for internally displaced children and the urgent actions needed to protect them - UNICEF DATA

Everything you need to know about washing your hands to protect against coronavirus (COVID-19) During a global pandemic, washing your hands can protect you and your loved ones

Everything you need to know about washing your hands to protect against coronavirus (COVID-19)

"Personally, it’s been difficult to keep a steady mind. But knowing that there are many people out there, including my very own sister, who refuse to stop working against coronavirus gives me encouragement to stay strong.”

Malvika, 22, knows she’s grateful for the health heroes in her life. As India locks down, she takes heart knowing how many people are fighting to keep the world safer.

Voices of Youth

It's all in her hands! 🌎👏 This student in Timor-Leste is continuing her education through a new global digital platform, the Learning Passport, developed by UNICEF, Microsoft and University of Cambridge.

Content available includes books, videos and additional support to help parents teach children with learning disabilities.

Together, with governments and businesses, UNICEF is making sure children, everywhere, can continue to receive a quality education during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Michael, 6, is learning from home in Malawi. As schools around the world close because of COVID-19, parents, teachers and students have found new ways to learn online.

But not all children have access to the internet, books or school supplies. With more than 1.57 billion children out of school, now is the time to redouble our commitment to education.

UNICEF and partners continue to work together to bridge the digital divide and keep children learning, no matter where they are.

These two friends in Sudan are learning together at a UNICEF-supported e-learning centre in their village.

While the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of universal connectivity, it’s vital to foster the innovations that can make e-learning more accessible across the world.

Keeping the world’s children learning through COVID-19 With around 1.6 billion children unable to attend school in person, UNICEF is finding ways to keep them learning at home

"We used to only play football alone, as girls. We didn’t know that boys and girls could play together. But these games on the tablets have taught us that there are no differences between boys and girls, and now we play football together as one."

Juliet, 16, is one of the Burundian children living in a refugee camp in Rwanda participating in UNICEF's innovative tablet-based learning activities.