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25 million children missed out on one or more doses of DTP vaccines: UN

Data by the World Health Organisation and UNICEF recorded the largest sustained decline in global childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years

India, 4 others report least DTP vaccines given to children in 2021: UN

Data by the World Health Organisation and UNICEF recorded the largest sustained decline in global childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years.

Delhi Govt announces project with UNICEF for job opportunities to students

The Kejriwal government Monday announced a new pilot project with the UNICEF to enable access to employment opportunities for students of the Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU)

UNICEF chief urges action to protect children after Texas school shooting

Tragedy after tragedy, shooting after shooting, young life after young life: how many more children will die before government leaders act to keep children and their schools safe: Catherine Russell

Japan provides $1.5 million for medicines to Sri Lanka through UNICEF

The Japanese government came forward to help Sri Lanka by providing $1.5 million for essential medicines through UNICEF to meet the urgent needs of the population.

UNICEF expresses concern over violence on children in Afghanistan

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concerns over the series of attacks that led to the deaths of over 50 boys and girls, calling it a "grave rights violations" in Afghanistan.

Capgemini CEO Ashwin Yardi appointed UNICEF's YuWaah board co-chair

The YuWaah board would now function as a decision-making body and support the YuWaah Secretariat for funding and functional expertise, a statement by UNICEF said

Many Ukrainian children lack food, water, says UN children's agency

Hundreds of schools and educational facilities have been attacked or used for military purposes, Fontaine said

UN warns of impending famine in war-ravaged Yemen due to economic collapse

UNICEF warned Friday that millions of Yemeni people are at risk of famine as a result of the country's years-long military conflict and sharp deterioration of its economy, calling for urgent action

More than 1 million children have fled Ukraine since February 24: UNICEF

More than 1 million children have now fled Ukraine as war continues to ravage the country, UNICEF said

Apple starts taking donations for Unicef effort for Ukraine conflict

Apple is prompting users to donate to Unicef, with banners and notices on its website and in some apps urging customers to aid Ukraine.

Unicef raises 15% of $2 bn aimed at countering issues faced by Afghan kids

Unicef said that it has raised 15 per cent of its $2 billion goal aimed at countering the challenges faced by children Afghanistan amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

UNICEF says gathering over $440 mn to provide aid for Ukrainian people

The Western countries have strongly condemned the Russian military operation and boosted the sanctions pressure on Moscow.

Taliban committed to let girls back to school, says UNICEF chief

Despite the lack of a formal ban, girls grade seven and up have effectively been barred from going to school in most of the country since the Taliban's takeover of the country six months ago

1 million Afghan children may die if urgent action not taken: Unicef

The Unicef has warned that 1 million children in Afghanistan may die of acute malnutrition if urgent action wasn't taken.

Afghanistan recorded highest number of child casualties since 2005: UNICEF

Afghanistan has the highest number of verified child casualties since 2005, said the United Nations Children's Fund

Omicron: School closures must be 'avoided whenever possible', says UNICEF

Despite the rise in Covid cases due to the highly transmissible Omicron variant, nationwide school closures should be avoided whenever possible, said Executive Director of UNICEF

Joe Biden adviser Catherine Russell appointed Executive Director of UNICEF

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Catherine Russell, an adviser to to US President Joe Biden, as Executive Director of Unicef, a UN spokesman said on Friday.

UN appoints Joe Biden adviser Catherine Russell to head UNICEF

She will succeed Henrietta Fore, who resigned in July because of a family health issue. She is married and has four children

Covid-19 rolling back progress made for kids in last 75 yrs: Unicef

The Covid-19 pandemic is the biggest threat for children as it is rolling back progress on key challenges such as poverty, health and access to education, the Unicef said in a new report