Unicef ââin Malaysia was already working to address the issue, including partnering with the Ministry of Education and the International Association of Counseling Malaysia to build the capacity of school counselors and teachers. special education to provide mental health and psychosocial support services to schoolchildren, parents and teachers. – Photo …
Read More »UNICEF warns of immediate danger to women and children in Libya – Middle East Monitor
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) yesterday warned of “immediate danger” to the safety and well-being of at least 1,000 women and children held in refugee detention centers in Libya . “About 751 women and 255 children were among the thousands of migrants and asylum seekers caught in recent mass …
Read More »SUBEB and UNICEF train 50 students in digital education in Bauchi
The curtains have been drawn on digital education training for 50 female students in Bauchi State. The training was organized by the State Council for Universal Basic Education (SUBEB) in collaboration with the Bauchi State Field Office of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The training, labeled: âDigital Generationâ focused …
Read More »Zamfara SUBEB congratulates UNICEF on back-to-school campaign – the Sun Nigeria
Zamfara’s Universal Basic Education Council on Sunday in Gusau praised UNICEF for launching a back-to-school campaign in the state. Its chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu, delivered the praise at the end of a two-day media engagement by UNICEF and the board. The event is aimed at an inclusive and gender-sensitive enrollment …
Read More »UP Labor Dept, in collaboration with UNICEF, educates 26,933 working children
New Delhi: To make Uttar Pradesh child labor free, as part of the Naya Savera Yojana implemented by the Department of Labor in collaboration with Unicef, up to 26,933 child laborers received an education as well as vocational training in the space of four and a half years. years and …
Read More »UNICEF receives new grant to fight severe acute malnutrition in East Africa
Unicef The United Nations children’s fund, UNICEF, announced on Thursday that it has received a new European Union Humanitarian Aid (ECHO) grant to tackle severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in Africa. East. UNICEF said the three-year joint program, US $ 18.5 million for the first year, in 2021, aims to increase …
Read More »Australia, in partnership with UNICEF, provides essential equipment for COVID-19 response in Sri Lanka
* Australia, in partnership with UNICEF, provides essential equipment for COVID-19 response in Sri Lanka Thu Oct 7, 2021, 7:49 p.m. SL time, ColomboPage Press Office, Sri Lanka. October 07, Colombo: UNICEF, with support from Australia, purchased and delivered the second batch of oxygen concentrators and other urgently needed vital …
Read More »UNICEF supports Oyo in improving access to medical oxygen
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has pledged to support the Oyo State government in managing the availability of medical oxygen in the state. UNICEF Country Health Specialist Dr Khalilu Muhammad speaking at Oyo State Stakeholder Engagement Meeting on Oxygen Safety in State of Oyo, said efforts were underway at …
Read More »UNICEF Belarus Expands Sports Project To Support Children With Disabilities
unicef ââphoto MINSK, October 6 (BelTA) – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Belarus has extended the charity sports project “Move4Good: Recharge with UNICEF” for children with disabilities. Registrations are open until October 30, Kristina Dulevich, communications specialist at UNICEF Belarus, told BelTA. Hundreds of people have already joined …
Read More »UNICEF and BTS Celebrate Success of ‘Innovative’ LOVE MYSELF Campaign
SEOUL / NEW YORK, October 6, 2021 – UNICEF, the BIGHIT MUSIC label and 21st century pop icons BTS mark the groundbreaking success of the LOVE MYSELF campaign this week, with the campaign reaching nearly every country in the world with positive messages of self-esteem and love. personal care. Since …
Read More »Remarks by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore at the high-level event on “Action to support the prevention and end of famine now” – World
As prepared NEW YORK, October 4, 2021– âExcellencies and colleagues, on behalf of UNICEF, it is a pleasure to be here with you today. Thank you to the governments of the Dominican Republic, Ireland, Norway and Sweden, as well as our partner United Nations agencies for convening this important meeting …
Read More »Senegal: COVID-19 Situation Report – # 2 (January 1 to July 22, 2021) – Senegal
Strong points Senegal is experiencing a third wave of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, with four times the number of daily confirmed cases seen during the peaks of the first and second waves. The country has received three vaccine deliveries via the COVAX initiative: 660,000 doses. As of July 23, 621,311 …
Read More »UNICEF trains schoolgirls in Adamawa in digital skills
As part of the activities to mark International Day of the Girl 2021, the Adamawa State Government, with support from UNICEF, organized an intensive three-day digital training for 50 selected schoolgirls. Speaking at the launch of the training in Yola on Saturday, UNICEF education consultant Mr. Joel Jutum said ten …
Read More »UNICEF and Adamawa government train 50 girls in digital innovation
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the Adamawa State Council for Universal Basic Education (ADSUBEB) started a three-day training exercise for 50 girls on innovation digital. The exercise is designed to prepare girls for the national competition as part of the activities marking the International Day of …
Read More »Unicef: 26 ultra-low temperature freezers increase Bangladesh vaccine storage capacity
According to Unicef, only 9% of the population of Bangladesh has been fully vaccinated so far. Facebook / Unicef Each of these freezers can hold more than 300,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine The 26 ultra-low temperature freezers delivered by Unicef ââas part of the Covax program allow Bangladesh to receive, …
Read More »Handwashing stations donated by UNICEF delivered to rural primary schools in Toledo
Views : 80 Posted: Friday, October 1, 2021. 11:22 a.m. CST. By Rubén Morales Iglesias: A handwashing station initiative led by the multisectoral agency WASH and sponsored by UNICEF is finally reaching its goal. According to the Toledo District Health Services, handwashing stations donated by UNICEF have been delivered to …
Read More »NITI Aayog, in Joint Effort with IFPRI, IIPS, UNICEF and IEG, Launches “State Nutrient Profiles” for 19 States and Union Territories | Odisha News | Latest Odisha News
New Delhi: NITI Aayog, as part of a joint effort with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the Indian Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS), UNICEF and the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) launched âState Nutrient Profilesâ for 19 States and Union Territories on September 30, 2021. State Nutrient Profiles …
Read More »UNICEF Haiti Humanitarian Situation Report No. 6 Earthquake in Haiti of September 15, 2021 – Haiti
Situation in figures 2 246 deaths 12 763 wounded 650,000 people in need of humanitarian assistance, including 260,000 children 90 health facilities destroyed or partially damaged 906 schools partially or totally destroyed 212,000 people have lost access to their drinking water source Sources: Government of Haiti / COUN, OCHA Haiti. …
Read More »Public reluctance, conspiracies to block COVID-19 vaccination – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has lamented that public reluctance, reluctance and plots against the COVID-19 vaccine make government and partner efforts to immunize Nigerians difficult. Dr Olufemi Adeyemi, UNICEF health specialist and head of the Enugu field office, told Enugu yesterday during a national media dialogue with selected …
Read More »18.6 billion hours lost in education due to containment linked to COVID-19 – UNICEF official
At least, more than 18.6 billion hours that could be used for teaching and learning in schools have been lost due to the lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic around the world, an official revealed. UNICEF. UNICEF communications specialist Geoffrey Njoku told Enugu on Wednesday during a two-day media dialogue on …
Read More »Nigeria: Unicef and media collaborate to reduce out-of-school children in Nasarawa
Igbawase Ukumba The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Kaduna field office has expressed readiness to work with media professionals to reduce out-of-school children and community learning approach in the state from Nasarawa. Therefore, UNICEF recently hosted a one-day dialogue with media professionals operating in Nasarawa State on its Back to …
Read More »UNICEF Syria Crisis – Humanitarian Situation Report (January – June 2021) – Syrian Arab Republic
Situation in figures* 6 106 947children in need (Syrian Refugees HAC 2021) 20 579 829people in need (Syrian refugees HAC 2021) 5,635,067# of registered refugees (HNO / UNCHR) * figures reflect actual figures residing in countries at mid-year Strong points ⢠In Turkey, more than 50,000 children and 6,500 caregivers …
Read More »Why these 8th graders build stoves
Jean Baptise, 17, speaks of a ârocket stoveâ. The new improved stove is changing lives in Rutana province, Burundi. But what’s so special about him? In Burundi, 90 percent of the population lives in rural areas. Many families still cook over open fires, which consumes a lot of firewood and …
Read More »UK, in partnership with UNICEF, provides vital support to Sri Lanka’s response to COVID-19
* UK, in partnership with UNICEF, provides vital support to Sri Lanka’s response to COVID-19 Mon, Sep 27, 2021, 8:01 p.m. SL time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka. September 27, Colombo: UK is providing life-saving medical supplies to Sri Lanka for pregnant mothers and high-risk infants identified with COVID-19 to …
Read More »UNICEF congratulates Ayade on new teachers’ institute – The Sun Nigeria
The The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) joined other international organizations in congratulating Cross River State Governor Prof. Ben Ayade, for construction The world-class continuing education institute for teachers in the local government area of ââBiase. Speaking to reporters during a four-day training of young volunteers on real-time monitoring for …
Read More »UNICEF Praises Vietnam’s Priority to COVID-19 Orphans | Society
Local authorities present aid to an orphan who lost her parents due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – UNICEF Hanoi issued a press release on September 26 saying its leader Rana Flowers expressed its appreciation to the recent publication by the Ministry …
Read More »LEGO Foundation becomes largest private sector contributor to UNICEF’s COVID response with $ 70 million donation
NEW YORK, September 25, 2021 – UNICEF welcomes the LEGO Foundation’s announcement today of a contribution of $ 70 million to UNICEF’s work at the COVAX and ACT-A facilities. This is the largest private sector donation to UNICEF’s response to COVID-19. This is part of the LEGO Foundation’s $ 150 …
Read More »UNICEF official urges world to help Afghan children
(MENAFN- Afghanistan Times) Abdul Rahman Habibzui KABUL: Officials from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have called Afghanistan the worst place for children, calling on the world to provide urgent aid to Afghan children. “The world cannot and must not close its eyes and forget to help those who need …
Read More »New storybook to help kids stay hopeful during COVID-19
GENEVA / NEW YORK, September 24, 2021 – A new book released today aims to help children stay hopeful and positive during the COVID-19 pandemic. The story is the continuation of My Hero is You: How Kids Can Fight COVID-19!, published in April 2020. Both books were published by a …
Read More »Qatar guarantees safe maternal and newborn care (data from UNICEF)
In Qatar, deliveries are attended by 100% trained health personnel, which is crucial in reducing maternal and child deaths, according to recent data released by Unicef. According to data since 2012, all deliveries have been attended by skilled health personnel in the country. The proportion of births attended by skilled …
Read More »UNICEF’s effort to help 430,000 Ukrainian children in war-damaged Donbas – KyivPost
Russia’s war against Ukraine Posted September 23. Updated September 23 at 7:51 p.m. Murat Sahin, a UNICEF representative in Ukraine, plays with children at a local school in Krymske, one of the most isolated neighborhoods on the war contact line in the eastern Donbass region. photo by UNICEF Ukraine / …
Read More »Valentino partners with Unicef to create trendy hoodies to aid vaccination efforts
The Roman House of Valentino has partnered with UNICEF‘s Covid-19 vaccine delivery efforts with a … [+] shared commitment that âno one is safe until everyone is safeâ. Photo credit: Valentino Fashion has always been there to lend a hand in some of the most difficult situations in the world, …
Read More »UNICEF laments people’s inability to embrace change – Blueprint Newspapers Limited
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), office manager at the Ebonyi State Ministry of Women and Social Development (SMWASD), Mr. Emmanuel Nkwuda attributed the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the state to the inability of the people to accept the shift paradigm. Nkwuda revealed this during a review …
Read More »Feeding of young children shows no improvement over last decade, ‘could get worse’ with COVID-19
NEW YORK, September 22, 2021 – Children under 2 are not getting the food or nutrients they need to thrive and grow well, leading to irreversible developmental damage, according to a new report released by UNICEF today. Fed to failure? The infant feeding crisis – released ahead of the United …
Read More »EU, UNICEF: more than 300,000 dead in the conflict in the north-east
* 5.129 receive mental health treatment in Borno Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The European Union (EU) and the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have estimated that more than 300,000 children have lost their lives in the troubled northeastern region of the country. The two international organizations said they were …
Read More »Buenos Aires Hours | UNICEF: two in three Latin American children still do not return to school
Two in three children in Latin America and the Caribbean have not returned to class after months of coronavirus lockdown, the United Nations has warned, warning of the long-term consequences. The region has experienced uninterrupted school closures longer than any other in the world, with 153 in-person school days lost …
Read More »COVID-19: UNICEF to deliver the first 4 Plant-in-a-Box oxygen packages to Uganda
September 20, 2021: The first four packs of Oxygen Plant-in-a-Box have been ordered by UNICEF Uganda and will soon be on their way to health facilities across the country, including in the towns of Masaka, Kabale and Jinja . UNICEF has developed this innovative package in response to Covid-19 to …
Read More »UNICEF says Afghan girls shouldn’t be left behind
“We are however deeply concerned that many girls are not allowed to return at this time,” said the international body. âGirls cannot and should not be left behind. It is essential that all girls, including older girls, can return to school without further delay. For this, we need female teachers …
Read More »UNICEF: 10 million Afghan children need humanitarian aid to survive: UNICEF
KABUL: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported that ten million Afghan children need immediate help because they do not have access to enough food, medicine and clean water. According to UNICEF, due to a lack of access to basic needs, many children suffer from malnutrition and have to …
Read More »Empty UN office highlights learning lost in pandemic
UNITED NATIONS (PA) – As world leaders converge on UN headquarters next week, coronavirus will be the order of the day – and a set of empty chairs and desks draped in a backpack will symbolize what the pandemic has done to education. Outside offices, a blackboard-like display will count …
Read More »UNICEF welcomes reopening of secondary schools in Afghanistan, stresses girls should not be left behind
NEW YORK / KABOUL, September 17, 2021 – âUNICEF welcomes the news that secondary schools in Afghanistan will be open tomorrow after having closed for months due to COVID-19. âWe are however deeply concerned that many girls are not allowed to return at this time. âGirls cannot and should not …
Read More »Unicef urges all states to reopen schools – Journal
MANILA: United Nations children’s agency Unicef ââurged education authorities to reopen schools as soon as possible in countries where millions of students are still not allowed to return to class 18 months after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Schools in around 17 countries remain fully closed, while schools in …
Read More »UNICEF launches integration program for young Italians and foreigners
In Italy, UNICEF and local basketball associations have launched a pilot program that supports local youth and migrants through basketball. UNICEF Italia, the Italian Basketball Federation (FIP) and the Frascati Basketball Club have launched âDiritti a Canestroâ (Rights in the basket), a project for the educational, sports and social integration …
Read More »One month after the earthquake in Haiti: 260,000 children still need humanitarian aid
PORT-AU-PRINCE / PANAMA CITY, September 14, 2021 – One month after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck southwest Haiti, an estimated 650,000 people, including 260,000 children, are still in need of emergency humanitarian assistance, today warned UNICEF. âChildren in Haiti continue to struggle to cope with the aftermath of an earthquake …
Read More »Low learning levels in 80% of children aged 14-18 during Covid: UNICEF – Kashmir Reader
New Delhi: At least 80% of Indian children between the ages of 14 and 18 reported lower learning levels during the COVID-19 pandemic than when they were physically in school, according to a UNICEF report. Noting that repeated school closures have resulted in alarming inequalities in learning opportunities for children …
Read More »The upsurge in FGM among children under one year of age in Oyo worries UNICEF
The head of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Mr. Ibrahim Sesay, said 32% of children aged 0 to 14 had undergone female genital mutilation in Oyo state, warning that there is currently an upsurge in cases of FGM in the state, particularly among children under one year of age. …
Read More »UNICEF: 69 children evacuated without parents
(MENAFN – Afghanistan Times) AT News KABUL: According to UNICEF, 69 Afghan children were evacuated abroad without their parents. UNICEF Representative in Afghanistan HervéLudovic De Lys said the exact number of these children is difficult to ascertain. He said efforts were underway to integrate the evacuated children with their parents. …
Read More »Belize thanks UNICEF and African Union for 132,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccines received on Thursday
Views : 12 Posted: Friday August 27, 2021. 4:53 PM CST. By Rubén Morales Iglesias: “We continue to be grateful for the additional vaccine options to support our vaccination campaigns across the country,” said Michel Chebat, Minister of Health and Welfare, expressing gratitude for the partnership with the UNICEF and …
Read More »UNICEF Haiti Humanitarian Situation Report No. 3 (Earthquake) – August 24, 2021 – Haiti
Strong points: Even more than a week after the magnitude 7.2 earthquake on August 14 struck the southwestern region of Haiti, the death toll continues to rise. As of August 21, the National Emergency Operations Center (COUN) reports 2,207 dead and more than 12,268 injured. Since August 14, UNICEF has …
Read More »UNICEF trains 50 community volunteers on infant and young child feeding – The Sun Nigeria
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) trained 50 community volunteers (CVs) on community infant and young child feeding (C-IYCF) in the local government area of ââIkara in the state of Kaduna. Adams George, deputy state nutrition officer, explained at the start of the three-day training in Ikara on Sunday that …
Read More »A ridiculous statement from the head of UNICEF: “It’s not a single problem with the Taliban.
UNICEF officials said they were “optimistic” Tuesday after several local Taliban leaders expressed support for women’s education after the Islamo-fascist group seized Afghanistan. Mustafa Ben Mesaud, head of outdoor activities for UNICEF in Afghanistan, said he had met local representatives of the Taliban in conquered areas such as Kandahar, Herat …
Read More »Nigeria has 11% of unregistered children in West Africa – UNICEF
Dayo Ojerinde and Dogara Bitrus Posted August 11, 2021 The United Nations Children’s Fund said Nigeria has 11 percent of unregistered children in West Africa. UNICEF, in a statement on Tuesday, said the African continent has the lowest birth registration rate in the world with just 44% of children registered …
Read More »Shocked by grave violations against children in Afghanistan: UNICEF
UNICEF said it was shocked by the rapid escalation of grave violations against children in Afghanistan. A UNICEF statement said that in the past 72 hours, 20 children have been killed and 130 children have been injured in Kandahar province, 2 children have been killed and 3 have been injured …
Read More »Katy Perry, John Legend to headline UNICEF Capri charity auction
âI’ve seen the craziest things. I have seen children in plastic bags wrapped in ordinary desk lamps to swaddle the children. They really try anything and everything, âKlum said. Reflecting on her over 10 years as an Ambassador, she added, âThere are so many bad things happening in the world. …
Read More »New mothers continue to receive UNICEF-accredited care with NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian Logo The Baby Friendly Initiative’s mission is to transform healthcare for babies, their mothers and families in the UK, as part of a larger global partnership between the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. It was found that all the staff were enthusiastic and knowledgeable and had an …
Read More »UNICEF and USAID Extend Communication and Awareness Partnership in Support of COVID-19 Prevention and Vaccination – Serbia
No one is safe, until everyone is safe Pristina, July 19, 2021 – Today, the UNICEF office in Kosovo and USAID announced a million dollar partnership to support communication and awareness efforts in Kosovo for prevention and immunization against COVID-19. The assistance will be aligned with the National Deployment and …
Read More »UNICEF urges traditional leaders to lead vaccination campaign
As Nigeria prepares to begin phase two of its COVID-19 vaccination campaign, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on traditional leaders to mobilize Nigerians to do so. vaccinate. UNICEF said advocacy by traditional leaders will ensure effective use of the second round of four million doses of COVID-19 …
Read More »Water systems on the brink of collapse in Lebanon: UNICEF
UNITED NATIONS, July 23 (Xinhua) – More than 4 million people, including 1 million refugees, are at immediate risk of losing access to clean drinking water in Lebanon as water systems are cut off. on the verge of collapse, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Friday. With the …
Read More »Single / video “One Human” featuring over 100 leading international artists to raise funds for UNICEF
Socially conscious, message-driven music tells the story of the human condition, blending rock, pop, classical, jazz and world music into one original sound LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Artist and composer Graham Czach released the global collaborative project that he designed and brought to life, “A human“on …
Read More »UNICEF tackles violence against girls and women
By Adeola Ogunlade The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), launched a week-long enlightenment campaign in Lagos focused on ending violence against women and girls. The President of the Christian Council of Nigeria, Monsignor Benebo Fubara-Manual, announced it during a press conference …
Read More »White House director of personnel under consideration for first place at UNICEF: report
The Director of the Office of Presidential Personnel of the White House, Cathy russellCathy RussellPLUS, would be considered to be the head of UNICEF. Sources familiar with the matter told the Washington Post that Russell has a long-standing interest in the post and her post in the administration will likely …
Read More »Vaccines affected by storage problem in Muntinlupa sent to UNICEF for evaluation —DOH
Doses of COVID-19 vaccine affected by a storage problem in the town of Muntinlupa have been sent to experts at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to determine if they can still be administered, the ministry said on Tuesday. of Health (DOH). âLet’s wait for the UNICEF report. The DOH …
Read More »UNICEF: COVID-19 worsens situation of vulnerable children around the world
VCG VCG The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the plight of vulnerable children around the world as more of them lose their parents and risk being placed under inadequate alternative protection, the United Nations Fund said on Monday. childhood (UNICEF). “As with all health crises and pandemics, the most vulnerable children …
Read More »See Audrey Hepburn’s granddaughter, who continues her legacy
Emma Ferrer never met his grandmother, screen and style legend Audrey hepburn. She was born in 1994, just over a year after Hepburn’s death in 1993. But she was inspired by the work her grandmother did in her lifetime and the powerful example she set. given. Ferrer, 27, is the …
Read More »UNICEF donates 29 handwashing stations to the Ministry of Health for rural primary schools in Toledo
Views: 87 Posted: Friday July 16, 2021. 7:32 PM CST. By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) announced on Friday that it had received 29 handwashing stations from UNICEF Belize as part of the Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program led by the multisectoral body WASH. …
Read More »UNICEF Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A) Humanitarian Situation Report No. 2, January 1 – June 30, 2021 – World
Strong points ⢠The COVAX facility delivered 121 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to 136 countries and territories during the first half of 2021. ⢠UNICEF is rapidly increasing the capacity of the global oxygen team to meet the significant increase in the need to purchase oxygen equipment, liquid oxygen, …
Read More »UNICEF Croatia Situation Report No.9, Earthquake, July 19, 2021 – Croatia
Strong points Adults and children are going through crisis after the traumatic experiences of a series of strong earthquakes in 2020 during the COVID19 pandemic. The mental health consequences for children and their families are expected to remain present for many months. UNICEF delivered 13.5 tonnes of emergency supplies and …
Read More »New partnership between UNICEF and the United States government to support more than one million Pacific Islanders in the fight against COVID-19 – Fiji
** SUVA, FIDJI July 15, 2021 – ** Today, UNICEF and the United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announce a new partnership US $ 1.5 million to support governments in the region, including Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Nauru, Federated States of Micronesia and …
Read More »UNICEF Director Henrietta Fore resigns
UNICEF Executive Director” width=”640″ height=”502″ class=”size-full wp-image-733618″ srcset=”https://cdn.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Henrietta-Fore–428×336.jpg 428w, https://i1.wp.com/cdn.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Henrietta-Fore-.jpg?fit=640%2C502&ssl=1 640w” sizes=”(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px” data-recalc-dims=”1″/> Henrietta Fore steps down as UNICEF Executive Director By Cecilia Ologunagba / New York United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has accepted the resignation of Henrietta Fore, United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), as Executive …
Read More »Sberbank: Live session with ISS, Steve Wozniak, UNICEF, Interpol – international online cybersecurity training Cyber Polygon 2021 Highlights
Focused on the secure development of digital ecosystems, the training event had two parallel components: an online conference for a large audience, which was joined by more than seven million viewers from 78 countries, and a practical segment for experts. in cybersecurity, which brought together 200 organizations from 48 countries. …
Read More »Live stream with ISS, Steve Wozniak, UNICEF and Interpol: Results of Cyber Polygon 2021 international cybersecurity online training event
Share Tweeter Share Share E-mail The main theme of Cyber ââPolygon 2021 was the secure development of digital ecosystems. The training session had two parallel components: an online broadcast for a large audience, viewed by more than 7 million people in 78 countries; and a technical course for cybersecurity experts, …
Read More »UK government responds to UNICEF’s call for oxygen Uganda | New
The immediate benefits of the new UK capital include the purchase of 100 7,500 liter oxygen cylinders for the Mulago National Referral Hospital, Namboole Covid-19 Treatment Center, Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, Mbale regional referral hospital and Moroto regional referral hospital. In addition, UK support will enable the purchase and installation …
Read More »Israeli NGO urges UNICEF to investigate Hamas and PIJ for using child soldiers
Israel-based NGO International Legal Forum (ILF) called on UNICEF to investigate allegations that Palestinian children are being trained as child soldiers in Gaza, following a report by Jerusalem post. The NGO, which is a network of more than 3,000 lawyers and activists in more than 40 countries around the world, …
Read More »German woman who cried after Wembley defeat asks for £ 36,000 raised by supporters for charity | World news
A German woman pictured crying at Wembley after her team’s loss to England has asked for £ 36,000 donated by supporters to go to UNICEF. The girl was abused online when she was shown in tears in televised footage of the 2-0 defeat at the European Championships. Former footballer Stan …
Read More »EU-funded Baladiyati receives additional $ 26.2m to boost cooperation in southern Libya [EN/AR] – Libya
Tunis, 07/05/2021. The European Union has allocated an additional ⬠26.2 million to promote sustainable economic development, social cohesion and human security in 14 vulnerable municipalities in southern Libya. âThe Ministry of Local Governance is committed to ensuring continued support to all communities in Libya by responding to their most …
Read More »UK responds to UNICEF Uganda’s call for oxygen with life-saving aid benefiting over 1.8 million people – Uganda
Kampala, Uganda: The UK is pleased to announce that it has pledged £ 500,000 (over $ 708,000) for UNICEF Uganda’s COVID-19 appeal – vital support that will benefit more than 1 , 8 million people across Uganda. The funding will support an increase in the production and distribution of oxygen …
Read More »UNICEF ready to provide life-saving assistance in the Caribbean
PANAMA CITY, July 2, 2021 – As Hurricane Elsa is currently hitting the Caribbean, UNICEF has prepositioned humanitarian supplies for vulnerable families in all countries likely to be affected. In the hurricane-stricken Caribbean, extreme rainfall and winds are expected to cause infrastructure damage and a potential disruption of basic services …
Read More »Sokoto will be the backbone of PHC development – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced that it will develop and deploy a model that will make Sokoto State a model and fulcrum for improving primary health care (PHC) in the northwestern region of Nigeria. This was revealed by UNICEF Country Representative Peter Hawkins, who led a team of …
Read More »COVAX Joint Statement on Equal Recognition of Vaccines
About UNICEF UNICEF works in some of the world’s most difficult places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. In more than 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, to build a better world for all. Follow UNICEF on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube About COVAX COVAX, …
Read More »40 million Pakistani children did not receive polio vaccine due to COVID-19 outbreak: Unicef
A health worker administers polio vaccine drops to a child during a campaign in a Karachi slum on June 7, 2021. Image credit: AFP ISLAMABAD: Efforts to eradicate polio have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, when nearly 40 million children in Pakistan were not vaccinated against polio between April …
Read More »UNICEF report on the humanitarian situation in all of Syria: May 2021 – Syrian Arab Republic
The Education Sector, led by UNICEF, in coordination with sector and intersectoral partners and the Ministry of Education, supported the participation of 5,783 children who crossed the border or the border to take national exams grades 9 or 12 in five governorates. COVID-19 vaccines accessible through the COVAX facility have …
Read More »Emirates news agency – SCMC and UNICEF explore new avenues of cooperation
Sun 06-27-2021 18:38 PM ABOU DHABI, June 27, 2021 (WAM) – Reem bint Abdullah Al Falasi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Maternity and Children (SCMC), met with the UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Ted Chaiban, to strengthen their partnership and cooperation, to ensure …
Read More »Nearly four million children expected to receive measles and rubella vaccine – Kenya
Nairobi, June 25, 2021 – An emergency measles and rubella (MR) vaccination campaign was launched today in Kajiado County by the Government of Kenya, with support from the World Health Organization , WHO, UNICEF, Gavi the Vaccine Alliance and the United States Centers for Disease Control. and Prevention. The campaign, …
Read More »Japanese government expands emergency aid to Liberia to support COVID-19 response and cold chain system strengthening – Liberia
MONROVIA, June 25, 2021, Ambassador of Japan SE HIMENO Tsutomu launched two programs to strengthen routine health service delivery in health facilities and communities during COVID-19 and improve cold chain management worth 2 US $ 499,900.00. This funding for two programs is part of Japan’s support for the Government of …
Read More »DR Congo: Serious Consequences for Children Witnessing “Appalling Violence”, UNICEF Report Says |
Simultaneous attacks on Boga and Tchabi, located in Ituri province, have been devastating for children, agency says mentionned, as many witnessed brutal acts committed by attackers armed with machetes and heavy weapons. “As I was fleeing, I saw a mother whose head had been cut off.” Grace, 13, witnessed horrific …
Read More »Nord Anglia and UNICEF sign partnership for sustainable development
The three-year partnership will make UNICEF learning materials focused on the Sustainable Development Goals available to teachers and students at North Anglia schools in 30 countries. UNICEF is “committed to helping every child and young person in the world be equipped with the knowledge, tools and support to take action …
Read More »ING Groep N: Thanks for the memories, UNICEF
After 15 years of partnership, we say goodbye to UNICEF to focus on the financial health of the communities in which we operate. ING is placing greater emphasis on community investment to reflect the changing needs of our own communities, as the coronavirus pandemic poses long-lasting social and economic challenges. …
Read More »UNICEF Georgia COVID-19 Situation Report No. 38 Baseline 21 June 2021 – Georgia
STRONG POINTS ⢠UNICEF Georgia supports the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) by providing information on COVID19 vaccination to medical staff, teachers, media, religious leaders and municipal staff. – please see MONTHLY FOCUS on page 4.⢠Four videos were produced with the participation of eminent doctors (Dr Bidzina Kulumbegov, …
Read More »The Nord Anglia Education-UNICEF partnership aims to empower students as agents of change – Doha News
The school organization offers a variety of internationally recognized study programs, including the English program, the International Baccalaureate, the Swiss Maturity, and the American program, among others. North Anglia Education [NAE] took their educational experience to new heights through its latest three-year global partnership with UNICEF, making students change agents …
Read More »Nigeria: schoolchildren kidnap education threat in Nigeria, UNICEF says
Katsina – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has lamented that the mass kidnapping of schoolchildren, especially girls in Nigeria, poses a serious threat to the future of children and the development of education in the country. The organization said efforts must be stepped up by federal and state governments …
Read More »Nigeria: school kidnapping threatens education in Nigeria, says UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has lamented that the mass kidnappings of schoolchildren, especially girls in Nigeria, pose a serious threat to the future of children and the development of education in the country. The organization said efforts must be stepped up by federal and state governments to protect …
Read More »ICC supports UNICEF COVID-19 relief efforts in South Asia – World
Launches fundraising campaign at the first World Trials Championship final DUBAI / KATMANDOU, June 17, 2021 – The International Cricket Council (ICC) through its Cricket for good today launched a fundraising campaign to support UNICEF‘s emergency response to COVID-19 in South Asia. The campaign was launched during the first World …
Read More »ICC Launches Fundraiser to Support UNICEF’s COVID-19 Relief Efforts in South Asia
Outlook June 17, 2021 4:08 PM IST ICC Launches Fundraiser to Support UNICEF‘s COVID-19 Relief Efforts in South Asia perspectivesinde.com 1970-01-01T05: 30: 00 + 0530 Dubai, June 17 (PTI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday launched a fundraising campaign to support UNICEF’s emergency response to COVID-19 in South Asia. …
Read More »The ‘Unnamed Campaign’: a game changer to ensure that all African children acquire their legal identity – World
** Addis Ababa / Dakar / Nairobi, June 17, 2021. ** In June 2020, the African Union and UNICEF launched the Unnamed Campaign, a joint initiative to promote the right of every child in Africa to a legal identity, and therefore to justice. With barely half of all children under …
Read More »Thousands of women and children flee gang violence in Haiti, according to UNICEF | Haiti
Escalating gang violence has pushed nearly 8,500 women and children out of their homes in the Haitian capital over the past two weeks, according to Unicef. Officials say gang struggle in Port-au-Prince territory has forced hundreds of families to abandon burnt or ransacked homes in impoverished communities, many of them …
Read More »UNICEF calls for the release of kidnapped Nigerien students
The United Nations International Children’s Education Fund has expressed concern over the fate of around 150 students abducted from the Salihu Tanko Islamiya school in Tegina, in the Rafi local government area in the state. from Niger and called for their immediate and unconditional release. UNICEF Nigeria Deputy National Representative …
Read More »The safe reopening of schools “an urgent priority”: WHO and Unicef officials
A student studies his learning module at his home in Manila on October 5, 2020. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News / File Regional directors of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) are pushing for the safe reopening of schools, joining the chorus of calls for …
Read More »UNICEF welcomes pledges by G7 leaders to donate COVID vaccine doses and calls for accelerated timeline
NEW YORK, JUNE 13, 2021 – âWe welcome the commitment this week by the leaders of the G7 countries to accelerate the deployment of safe, effective, accessible and affordable vaccines for the poorest countries, with the aim of ending the pandemic by 2022. L equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines represents …
Read More »UNICEF, J’khand donates medical equipment and masks to the government
UNICEF Chief Jharkhand Prashant Dash and other members of the office met with Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday at CM’s residential office and handed over many important medical equipment to CM to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. On this occasion, the CM said that continuous efforts are being made by …
Read More »UNICEF Belize donates cold chain equipment to the Ministry of Health and Welfare
Views: 9 Posted: Friday, June 11, 2021. 10:30 a.m. CST. By Zoila Palma: On Thursday, UNICEF Belize handed over the cold chain equipment to the Ministry of Health and Welfare. The ceremony took place at the National Vaccine Building in Belmopan. Alison Parker, UNICEF representative in Belize, handed over the …
Read More »Remarks by the Executive Director of UNICEF, Henrietta Fore, at the solidarity event of the Comprehensive Regional Framework for Protection and Solutions (MIRPS) – Mexico
As prepared for deliveryJune 10, 2021 NEW YORK, June 10, 2021 – “Excellencies. Thank you to the governments of Costa Rica, Guatemala and Spain, as well as to UNHCR and the Organization of American States, for organizing this event. And thank you to all of our partners for joining us. …
Read More »7 things to know about lead exposure
2. Exposure to lead is difficult to detect One of the challenges of detecting lead poisoning in children is that it is difficult to observe and recognize. At low to moderate exposure levels, there are usually no symptoms or physical signs apparent to a clinician. At moderate to high exposure …
Read More »CanIndia News | UNICEF regrets cutbacks in UK funding
Unicef ââon Thursday expressed deep concern over the UK government’s decision to cut funding for the agency. “We depend on these resources to support our humanitarian and development programs for millions of children around the world, helping us reach them before, during and after crises,” Xinhua News Agency said quoting …
Read More »Co-organized by the World Health Organization, UNICEF and Religions for Peace, Part 2
The role and impact of religious actors in overcoming obstacles to vaccination against COVID-19 When: Thursday June 10, 2021, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Geneva; 8:00 am-9:00am Washington DC; 5.30 p.m.-6.30 p.m. Delhi, India WHO, UNICEF and Religions for Peace are pleased to invite you to the second webinar in …
Read More »UNICEF concerned about child deaths and injuries in Pakistan explosions
(MENAFN – Tribal News Network) PESHAWAR: The United Nations Agency for Children (Unicef) is deeply concerned about the deaths of three children, aged 10 to 16, who were allegedly killed in the explosion of a landmine in the South Waziristan tribal district near the border on Tuesday. Two other children …
Read More »NF Railway and UNICEF Partner to Spread COVID Awareness in Assam | Morung Express
Maligaon, June 7 (MExN): Northeast Frontier Railway and UNICEF Assam have partnered to raise awareness about COVID-19 in the state. As part of the collaboration, 36 stations (14 under Rangiya Rail Division, 13 under Tinsukia Rail Division, and nine under Lumding Rail Division) across Assam State will disseminate information on …
Read More »UNICEF appoints Ahmed Helmy Regional Ambassador for Middle East and North Africa
CAIRO – June 7, 2021: UNICEF has selected Egyptian megastar Ahmed Helmy as regional ambassador for the Middle East and North Africa. “I am really excited about this new role, I am delighted to continue working with UNICEF to advocate for children’s rights across the region,” Helmy said at the …
Read More »UNICEF expresses concern over deaths of children in incidents of landmines and grenade explosions
ISLAMABAD, June 6 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – June 6, 2021): The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Sunday expressed concern over the killing of children in landmine explosions in southern Waziristan, one of the amalgamated districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPMD) along the Afghan border and an abandoned hand …
Read More »DR Congo: Volcanic eruption in Goma – Situation report n ° 12, as of June 05, 2021 – Democratic Republic of Congo
This report is produced by OCHA DRC in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the period of June 05, 2021 (4 p.m. Goma time). STRONG POINTS Goma international airport has reopened 1,340 identified unaccompanied minors, including 1,038 reunited with their families SITUATION OVERVIEW The return movements of people to Goma …
Read More »Cornwall G7 Summit Anthem to Help Provide Covid Vaccines Worldwide Via UNICEF and Crowdfunder’s VaccinAid
Choir singers at Truro Cathedral are calling on the public and businesses to help them raise vital funds for VaccinAid, a UNICEF and Crowdfunder campaign to deliver two billion vaccines to the world. The 35 young singers are leading the global Sing2G7 initiative, which aims to make children’s voices heard …
Read More »Children of northern Ethiopia urgently need protection and assistance
NEW YORK, JUNE 1, 2021 – âThe scale and gravity of children’s rights violations taking place across Tigray show no sign of abating, almost seven months since fighting erupted in northern Ethiopia. âTo date, more than 6,000 unaccompanied or separated children have been identified and registered for protection and assistance. …
Read More »UNICEF says malnutrition rises among children in Haiti amid pandemic
Les CAYES, Haiti (AP) – Severe acute childhood malnutrition is expected to more than double this year in Haiti as the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, a spike in violence and dwindling resources, a report by UNICEF. More than 86,000 children under 5 could be affected, up from 41,000 …
Read More »Hala and Careem’s partnership with UNICEF raises AED 735k to help India fight Covid-19
On May 10, Hala and Careem announced that they were joining forces to support India, donating AED 1 per trip to UNICEF‘s Covid Relief Fund in India. The money, collected in partnership with UNICEF, will be donated to the UNICEF India Relief Fund for Covid, and will be directly used …
Read More »LEGO announces partnership with UNICEF for children in need in China – the Brick Fan
A few days ago, LEGO ad that the LEGO Foundation will partner with UNICEF to provide playful parenting for children in need in China. It’s a 3-year partnership that will see $ 2.5 million invested to provide resources to support children in disadvantaged areas. 20,000 children aged 0-6 and around …
Read More »FG receives $ 8 million PPE donation from UNICEF
LR: UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Dr Peter Hawkins; NPHCDA Executive Director Dr Faisal Shuaib and NCDC Director General Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu as FG receives $ 8 million PPE donation from UNICEF Nigeria on Friday May 28, 2021 PHOTO: NAN The federal government on Friday received $ 8 million in personal …
Read More »UNICEF India Humanitarian Situation Report # 1 (Cyclone Yaas): May 28, 2021 – India
Strong points Very violent cyclonic storm “YAAS” made landfall on May 26 at around 9:00 am near south of Balasore, Odisha. The landing period coincided with the full moon and lunar eclipse The spring tides created a strong storm surge that inundated the coastal districts of East Midnapore, South 24 …
Read More »Up to 400,000 people could be displaced by new eruption of Goma in DR Congo, warns UNICEF |
Fortunately slow lava gushed out of the huge crater of Mount Nyiragongo last Saturday, causing thousands to flee from Goma, a city of about two million. At least 32 people have died as a direct result of the eruption, including three children, while 40 people have been reported missing, said …
Read More »LEGO Group partners with UNICEF to help underprivileged children in China
The LEGO Group, the LEGO Foundation and UNICEF have come together to provide play-based learning to young children living in disadvantaged areas of China. The partnership will run for three years and provide for an investment of approximately $ 2.5 million for family support programs. The resources are designed to …
Read More »UNICEF warns of lives of South Asian children threatened by COVID ravaging region | Voice of America
GENEVA – The United Nations Children‘s Fund calls for urgent action to save the lives of hundreds of thousands of children in South Asia who are not receiving life-saving routine vaccinations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. South Asia, home to nearly two billion people and more than a quarter of …
Read More »Ukraine to receive nearly half a million doses of COVID-19 vaccine on COVAX this week [EN/UK] – Ukraine
Kiev, May 18, 2021 -Today, UNICEF delivered to Ukraine a new batch of 122,850 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s Comirnaty vaccine against COVID-19 as part of the global COVAX mechanism. By the end of the week, UNICEF will distribute a total of 473,850 doses of vaccine, along with a diluent for injection. …
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