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6-Year-Old Walks Out of UNICEF Social Experiment Because She Is Too Upset
UNICEF Georgia did a video social experiment as the The State of the World’s Children, an annual report made by the organization, was released today.
UNICEF: One in Five Suicide Bombers Used by Boko Haram Are Children
The number of children involved in Boko Haram suicide attacks has increased dramatically, said a UNICEF report on April 12.
Pink Joins UNICEF in Fight to End Child Malnutrition
Trailblazing pop star Pink saw firsthand severely malnourished children during a recent visit to Haiti as a part of a UNICEF program to provide therapeutic food packets to children in need.
Edward G. Lloyd, Making Compassion Effective at US Fund for UNICEF
Edward G. Lloyd, COO and CFO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF talks about the challenges of keeping the organization on target.
UN: 29 Die in South Sudan Cholera Outbreak as Cases Rise
At least 29 people have died in South Sudan’s latest cholera outbreak, the U.N. children’s agency said Friday
UNICEF: 129 Children Killed in South Sudan Fighting in May
At least 129 children were killed, with boys castrated and girls raped, during a government offensive against rebels last month in South Sudan
Fewer Children in Canada Living in Poverty Since Recession: UNICEF
UNICEF is commending the Canadian government and its provincial counterparts after it found the country’s overall child poverty rate decreased during the recession five years ago.
Canada Puts $20 Million Toward Ending Child Marriage
Canada is contributing $20 million over two years to UNICEF toward ending child marriage in six countries.
Don’t Forget Typhoon Haiyan Victims, UNICEF Urges
The next 365 days will be critical in helping the people of the Philippines rebuild their lives, says UNICEF Canada.
Snowflake Season Has Arrived in New York City
Maybe it was the first snow last week, or the lighting up of the giant snowflake over Fifth Avenue, holiday season has arrived in New York City
Improving Maternal and Child Health in Northern Nigeria
Every day, 2,300 children under 5 and 145 women of childbearing age die in Nigeria, making the country the second-largest contributor to the under-5 and maternal mortality rate in the world.
Malnourished Children: India’s Long Standing Challenge
With over one-third of the world’s under-nourished children living in India, the country is once again all geared up to tackle the problem, which still shamefully stands unconquered after decades of efforts.
AIDS Orphans in Asia
The great number of AIDS orphans in Asia is one of the most serious consequences of the HIV/AIDS epidemic today. The toll on children has become so serious that UNICEF has included an indicator related to the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in its “child risk measure.”
Well-being of Canadian Children Lags Behind Peer Nations: UNICEF
A UNICEF report finds that the well-being of Canadian children doesn’t measure high when compared to other rich nations.
