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Kiwanis International pledges to raise $110 million to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus
GENEVA, Switzerland (July 7, 2011) — Kiwanis International is mobilizing its Kiwanis members across the globe to provide a much needed push to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT). Tetanus is...
UNICEF concerned about impact of drought on children in the Horn of Africa
NAIROBI/NEW YORK (June 29, 2011) —With a major food and refugee crisis looming in the Horn of Africa due to a deadly combination of drought, on-going conflict and escalating food prices, UNICEF calls...
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Shakira visits school in Jerusalem
NEW YORK (June 21, 2011) — Global education advocate and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Shakira visited the Max Payne "Hand in Hand" School for Bilingual Education in Jerusalem today, meeting with...
UNICEF: protect children from violence, exploitation and abuse
NEW YORK (June 15, 2011) — Thousands of children in Africa are experiencing violence, exploitation and abuse on a daily basis. The situation is especially stark for children living and working on the...
UNICEF applauds donor pledges to children’s health
NEW YORK (June 13, 2011) – The generosity and commitment of the donors at today's GAVI replenishment conference will benefit the lives of millions of the poorest and most vulnerable children around...
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF continues to make a difference in the lives of the world's children during October
New York (June 7, 2011) — This October, kids in the U.S. are making a difference in the lives of the world’s children through Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, the original Kids Helping Kids® campaign....
UNICEF responds to cholera outbreak in Ivory Coast
NEW YORK (June 7, 2011)— Following the confirmation of 10 cases of cholera in the Koumassi district of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, UNICEF has provided medical supplies to local health authorities to treat...
UNICEF: Vaccinate every child
NEW YORK (June 6, 2011) — As world leaders prepare to converge on London for the GAVI Alliance pledging conference next week, UNICEF is calling on donors to fund a global immunization effort to save...
UNICEF alarmed about reported violence against children in Syria
NEW YORK (May 31, 2011) —As the death toll in Syria rises, UNICEF today calls for immediate efforts by all parties to spare civilians, particularly children and women, who are considered the most...
$20 million needed for relief efforts in Libya and neighboring countries
NEW YORK (May 20, 2011)—UNICEF has appealed for $20 million for humanitarian operations to address the needs of women and children in Libya, as well as those who have fled to neighboring countries....