Chief, Digital Impact , UNICEF Asia-Pacific
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Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
A girl鈥檚 future should be hers to decide.
On International #DayOfTheGirl and beyond, stand with girls. As a parent, sibling, friend or teacher, listen to them, support their education and speak out against child marriage.
#EndChildMarriage #ForEveryChild.
Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
A first word read.
A difficult lesson understood.
The confidence to raise a hand.
Teachers help children reach these milestones every day. 馃挋
This #WorldTeachersDay, we celebrate teachers across Lesotho who nurture children鈥檚 curiosity, recognise their potential & help them grow.
Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
Learning doesn鈥檛 stop when the books close.
Through play, children explore, communicate and build confidence, all part of how they learn and grow.
At @UNICEFAfg learning space in Bamyan, Afghanistan, play and learning go hand in hand.
With 馃嚜馃嚭 support.
Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
As #Lesotho celebrates 60 years of independence, we celebrate the promise of its children; their dreams, their potential and their right to grow up safe and protected.
May the next 60 years bring greater opportunities #ForEveryChild to learn, thrive and shape our nation鈥檚 future
Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
As part of his visit to Lesotho this week, @GPforEducation Regional Manager Mr. Belay Addise joined the Minister of Education and Training Prof. Rapapa, UNICEF Lesotho and CSO鈥檚 to discuss progress in education and the work ahead to improve learning outcomes #ForEveryChild.
Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
At the Global Impact Evaluation Forum, organized by #UNICEF, #UNHCR, #FAO, #WFP & #OCHA, I shared @UNICEFAfg's experience with anticipatory action.
The lessons are clear: build resilience by acting early, using evidence, pre-arranged financing & local capacity.
@UNICEFEval
Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
#ForEveryChild, #EndPolio
@UNICEFpolio @UNICEFPolioDir @UNICEFAfg @UNICEFAPRO @GlobalPolioEI @S_Wijesekera
Today, 21 September, Afghanistan's nationwide #Polio vaccination campaign begins. With support from our donors, UNICEF teams are on the ground reaching every child under 5, even in the most remote communities, to protect them from this devastating yet vaccine preventable disease.
Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
For Lekhetho Mothibe, a father of 10, charging a phone once meant a long walk, an M5 fee and sometimes a two-day wait.
Through #NtlafatsaBana ntateLekhetho鈥檚 now has solar power at home鈥攂ringing light, better communication and more time for his children to study.
#ForEveryChild
Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
Lesotho is taking an important step towards strengthening sexual and reproductive health services for all Basotho.
Through #2gether4SRHR,the country is developing a National Roadmap to improve SRHR data systems,guide investment and strengthen accountability for results.
Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
Visited Nangarhar Province with @ADB_HQ Afghanistan Director Luke Fochtman, where ADB enables @UNICEFAfg to support 133 health facilities. We saw lifesaving care for newborns & malnourished children, returnees and communities.
Grateful to ADB for its support to Afghan #children.
Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
Lesotho is reviewing its vaccine priorities to help ensure children are protected from the diseases that pose the greatest risk.
Learn more about how evidence is helping the country make every vaccine investment count #ForEveryChild
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Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
Some emergencies leave no room for hesitation.
When complications arose, Dr Tlhabi鈥檚 timely care helped a baby arrive safely.
At Nts'ekhe Hospital鈥檚 simulation centre, Dr. Tlhabi also trains fellow health workers to respond to maternal and newborn emergencies.
#ForEveryChild
Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
The right support, at the right level, can help learners build stronger foundations.
Lesotho is preparing to introduce Teaching at the Right Level in 300 primary schools to strengthen reading and mathematics skills.
Read more: bit.ly/4xHfH2u
Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
UNICEF wishes His Majesty King Letsie III a happy birthday.馃挋馃挋
We celebrate his leadership and continued commitment to advancing better nutrition for children in Lesotho and across Africa.
We wish His Majesty continued good health and many more years of inspiring leadership.
Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
Through #YOMA, UNICEF is helping young people build digital skills & unlock new opportunities.
After excelling in the Africa Drone and Data Academy, Justice & Palesa are one step closer to becoming certified drone pilots.
You could be next!
Join YOMA today yoma.world
Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
Safe water. Decent sanitation. Good hygiene.
These are the foundations of healthy childhoods and resilient communities.
Learn how the Government of 馃嚤馃嚫, the @EUinLesotho and UNICEF are working to expand WASH services across rural Lesotho.
Read more: uni.cf/4eGeUGV
Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
UNICEF Lesotho joined the celebration of Her Majesty Queen 鈥橫asenate Mohato Seeiso鈥檚 50th birthday at Maluti Adventist Hospital, where Her Majesty was born.
UNICEF was pleased to contribute essential items to support privacy, dignity and comfort for mothers and newborns.
Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
This #FathersDay, UNICEF Lesotho celebrates fathers and father figures who show up every day to listen, guide, encourage, provide, protect and help children reach their full potential.
Happy father's day馃挋
Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
馃 HC @martine_sobey met UNICEF Rep Mr Deepak Bhaskaran as his tenure in Lesotho ends. The UK has backed UNICEF鈥檚 nutrition & health work achieving a 90% recovery rate in acute malnutrition.Thank you for your dedication. May the legacy inspire hope for every child.@UnicefLesotho
Deepak Bhaskaran retweeted
Today, is the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, the @UNLesotho stands united in promoting respect, inclusion and dignity for all.
Hate speech fuels discrimination, division and violence. Together, we can build a society rooted in dialogue, tolerance and human rights.