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Pau Gasol launches interactive storybook for UNICEF
NEW YORK (March 27, 2012) — UNICEF Ambassador and NBA player Pau Gasol is launching today the storybook app Give a day . Narrated by Gasol in three languages—English, Spanish, and Catalonian—this tale...
American Airlines flight attendants visit Dominican Republic to witness UNICEF's programs for children and families
NEW YORK (March 23, 2012) — The U.S. Fund for UNICEF and American Airlines employee volunteers have returned from a trip to see firsthand UNICEF programs in the Dominican Republic focusing on child...
UNICEF steps up its response for children affected by the crisis in Syria
NEW YORK (March 23, 2012) — As the impact of the ongoing crisis in Syria ripples across the region, UNICEF has unveiled plans to address the urgent health, educational and other needs of tens of...
On World Water Day–millions still lack access to safe drinking water
NEW YORK (March 22, 2012) — As the world commemorates World Water Day , UNICEF called on governments to pay particular attention to those living in rural areas who are being left behind in their...
IKEA Foundation donations up 44 percent in 2011
LEIDEN, The Netherlands (March 20, 2012) — The IKEA Foundation, which manages IKEA's investments in social projects to benefit children in the developing world, donated EUR 65 million ($84.5 million...
Disaster is imminent for children in the Sahel region of Africa
New York (March 16, 2012) — UNICEF is warning that there is little time left to stave off a disaster facing more than a million children under five in the Sahel. The dry, "lean" season is imminent in...
Giorgio Armani supports the U.S. Fund for UNICEF through its Acqua for Life program
NEW YORK, NY (March 14, 2012) — As a leader in the fragrance industry, Giorgio Armani is proud to announce, for the third year, its partnership with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. The company will serve as...
UNICEF applauds landmark ruling on war crimes against children
New York (March 14, 2012) — UNICEF today applauded the International Criminal Court’s conviction of Thomas Lubanga of war crimes for recruiting children into his armed movement in the Democratic...
UNICEF concerned over the impact of violence on children in Gaza and southern Israel
JERUSALEM, Israel (March 12, 2012) — UNICEF expressed deep concern over the impact on children of the recent escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip and Israel . On Monday, a 15-year-old Palestinian...
Lenny Kravitz supports UNICEF water, sanitation and hygiene efforts
NEW YORK (March 6, 2012) — Lenny Kravitz —GRAMMY award-winning singer-songwriter, record producer and actor—is using his voice and talent to do more than dazzle the stage and screen. He is throwing...