UNICEF

The state of the world's children

seher — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:50:46 -0600

Efforts to improve the living conditions of children around the world are achieving success, but not fast enough to achieve the UN targets, an audience in Cambridge heard last week.

Poor Countries Must Be Proactive In Cutting Child Deaths: UNICEF

seher — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:59:29 -0600

“The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said Tuesday that developing countries must play an active role alongside global partnerships to further cut child mortality and raise overall care.

Afghan children at greatest risk

Dinka — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:10:27 -0500

UNICEF said Thursday that Afghan children are at greater danger than ever since 2002 because of continued fighting between Taliban militants and the U.S.-led coalition.

CIDA Funding Boosts UNICEF Work to Help Afghan Children

Anastvatz — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 08:48:42 -0500

$10 Million to UNICEF, Improving Health Care for Children and Women in Afghanistan

UNICEF Voices Concern about Sexual Violence in Burundi

Dinka — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 10:54:31 -0500

The U.N. Children's Fund (UNICEF) says it is concerned about the large and growing number of children in Burundi who are victims of sexual violence. UNICEF says few cases are ever prosecuted and is calling for urgent reform of Burundi's judicial system. Lisa Schlein has more for VOA from UNICEF headquarters in Geneva.

UNICEF donates anti-malaria drugs to the Government of Liberia

Dinka — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 09:46:41 -0500

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and France have donated nearly $400,000 worth of anti-malaria drugs to Liberia in a move immediately welcomed by the Government.

UNICEF Says an AIDS-Free Generation Possible

Dinka — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:10:48 -0500

The United Nations Children's Fund says an AIDS-free generation can be a reality. The agency is preparing to co-host a meeting in Kigali, Rwanda to share ideas on programs that work in fighting AIDS.

UNICEF appeals for $42 million to help Iraqi children

Dinka — Thu, 24 May 2007 10:21:33 -0500

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today called for $42 million to help Iraqi children, who the agency said have reached a critical point due to violence and displacement.

Central African Republic rebel leaders send child soldiers home

Dinka — Fri, 18 May 2007 11:30:50 -0500

The rebel leaders in the Central African Republic had agreed to begin sending several hundred child soldiers home to their families. In a statement, a spokeswoman for UNICEF said Gen. Damane Zakaria, whose army controls a portion of the northeast of the country, had agreed to liberate around 400 children. An initial list of 220 child soldiers was handed to UNICEF last week.

UNICEF helps 60,000 children in Zambia

Dinka — Wed, 09 May 2007 11:40:44 -0500

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has provided educational kits to jump start the educations of 60,000 school pupils in six flood-ravaged provinces of Zambia.

WHO, UNICEF call for increased use of vaccine monitors

Dinka — Thu, 03 May 2007 11:37:00 -0500

The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) today jointly called for greater funding and use of vaccine vial monitors, simple tools which warn if dosages have been damaged by heat, on the tenth anniversary of their introduction into immunization programmes.

Armenia's Good Will's Ambassador to UNICEF

Anastvatz — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:28:08 -0500

Armenia's renowned singer Alla Levonyan joined today the ranks of 200 celebrities around the world who have partnered with UNICEF to advocate for children's rights.