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James Elder

@1james_elder

UNICEF Spokesperson.
Here to tell others' stories.

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Food, water, medicine, shelter - all in desperate need in Gaza. But, too often forgotten: tens of thousands of people in Gaza have a life-changing injury. The urgent movement of aid into Gaza must include tools of movement: wheelchairs, prosthetics, crutches ...

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In Syria, three children died after one brought a grenade – found in the playground - into the home. Even in the absence of conflict, UXOs (unexploded ordinance) lie in wait, silent reminders of the horror of war. In Syria, hundreds of thousands of UXO are scattered across the

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indeed, in less than an hour I was hearing remarkable tales of courage from children navigating life in a city being torn apart by violence. Mitcharline, 14: trapped in a school for days: “education is my strength”. Will share her story in the coming days…

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The gruesome statistics of increased sexual violence and armed group recruitment of children in Haiti are getting staggeringly little coverage. Full remarks from UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder on what the children of Haiti need now: unicef.link/4gs1NYY

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In Haiti, the health system is on its knees and has lost 30% of its medical staff. Yet, dedicated professionals remain committed to caring for their communities against all odds. 🎥 James Elder met some of them. Here's what he had to say!

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Around our world, civilians are caught in crises of conflict, climate, & collapsing humanitarian space. With record violations against children, the stakes have never been higher. Both in principle and in practice, acting early in a crisis saves lives and resources.

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A profound loss. Lisa was a truly great reporter who cared deeply for the most vulnerable; always striving to break barriers and give voice to their stories. Such a big heart, a brilliant pen, and an unwavering dedication to fairness. Her impact will not be forgotten.

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“We are giving care with heart … with what we have.” - Dr Florence. Those, like Dr Florence in Haiti, are on the frontline. Those who multiply support 50-fold.

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Women have always carried the weight of their world with immense strength—but strength should be a choice, not a necessity for survival.

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In just one of the hospitals I visited in DR Congo, 120 girls & women - survivors of rape - had no access to drugs that drastically reduce the risk of HIV after sexual assault. That is a direct consequence of rapid funding cuts. Social workers are survivors’ only refuge. Two

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What’s unfolding is not a tragedy we couldn’t stop. It is one the world is watching, excusing, and slowly learning to live with.

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'It's utter hell and it gets worse by the hour.' Global spokesperson at UNICEF James Elder says "it's the worst time it's ever been for women and children here in Gaza" as charities say Gazan hospitals are on the brink of collapse. trib.al/F88QbqJ 📺 Sky 501

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Imagine this for your son or daughter, night after night, for 600 nights. I mean really take 60 seconds to imagine it. To feel it…. #Gaza

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Fuel is absolutely critical for the production, treatment and distribution of water to Palestinians in #Gaza. And yet…

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Many people with influence need to say more on what’s happening to children in #gaza Jemima Goldsmith is not one of them. What a brave & forceful voice for good; for children.

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“My room was gorgeous”. The simple things: a bedroom, a teddy, safety. There is something so gravely wrong about childhood being taken from little girls & boys