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December 3, 2009

UNICEF helps children in Madagascar affected by conflict

The Indian Ocean island of Madagascar is a country in crisis. Since recent political unrest began this January, the country has been isolated and poverty among the people there has deepened. During weeks of rioting and violence, over 100 people were killed and thousands injured. The impact on the country–especially the youth–has been devastating.

December 3, 2009

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham inspired by the work being done in South Africa to prevent babies being born with HIV

During a busy visit to South Africa this week, David Beckham took time out of his schedule to fulfil his ambassadorial role for the world’s leading children’s organisation UNICEF and highlight the progress that has been made around the world preventing mother to child transmission of HIV.

December 3, 2009

Innovations in HIV treatment, prevention and care for children

Too many women and children have inadequate access to essential HIV prevention, treatment and care services, according to participants in a recent UNICEF podcast. However, this could change, they said, thanks to recent innovations aimed at expanding services across the developing world.

December 3, 2009

A UNICEF worker killed in Afghanistan

December 2, 2009

Arriving at the Children's Climate Forum

December 1, 2009

Remembering a children's champion

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