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March 9, 2010

Moving forward on International Women's Day in Haiti

In Haiti, International Women's Day was a day for honoring the tens of thousands of mothers, sisters, wives and leaders who lost their lives in the January earthquake. In particular, the work of three prominent Haitian feminists was honored. In the southern city of Jacmel, more then 500 people took to the streets in a public march organized by the group 'Women Decide.'

March 9, 2010

UNICEF to immunize 85 million children against polio in West and Central Africa

An ambitious campaign to immunize children against polio is underway across 19 countries in West and Central Africa that have seen a recent reemergence of the disease. More than 400,000 volunteers and health workers equipped with special carriers will go door-to-door to ensure that every child under five is vaccinated. Despite huge logistical challenges, a synchronized cross-border vaccination campaign is the only way to curtail the rapid spread of this debilitating disease.

March 9, 2010

Delivering essential supplies amidst conflict in northern Yemen

Conflict in northern Yemen has forced more than 250,000 people to flee their homes. Living in close quarters in camps for displaced people or scattered amongst host communities, children are at risk of diarrhea and other waterborne diseases. UNICEF and its partners are overcoming huge challenges in gaining access to these dangerous regions to distributing hygiene kits and promote good hygiene practices.