Tag: UNICEF
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Over 375 mn people went hungry in Asia-Pacific due to Covid: Report
According to the 2021 Asia and the Pacific Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition, in this region alone, more than 1.1 billion people did not have access to adequate food in 2020 -- an increase of almost 150 million people in just one year.
December 16, 2021 -
Children’s creativity showcased ‘Kallola- 2021’
Films with children at the helms with a focus on menstrual health hygiene were released at a children’s film festival organized by UNICEF and Aaina.
December 11, 2021 -
Odisha Govt, UNICEF sign LoU on policy initiative collaboration
This endeavour aims at engaging with the community on management, prudent water use, equity in water distribution, women as principal stakeholders in water governance, participatory irrigation management etc.
November 25, 2021 -
Survey shows 73% young Indians believe education has improved over past generation
The survey also shows that 57 per cent of younger people between 15-24 years of age and 45 per cent of people above 40 years of age surveyed in India feel that education is the biggest determinant of success.
November 18, 2021 -
UNICEF concerns about learning loss among Indian Children during Pandemic, says UNICEF India Representative Yasumasa Kimura
UNICEF India Representative Yasumasa Kimura said that children in India facing a learning crisis and the future of an entire generation is at risk. To seize out this crisis, UNICEF India today unveiled a symbolic 'pandemic classroom' installation in observance of Children's day in India
November 15, 2021 -
UNICEF calls for safe reopening of schools on Children’s Day
UNICEF will release findings of The Changing Childhood Project- a landmark poll by UNICEF and Gallup that asked multiple generations for their views on the world and what it is like to be a child today.
November 11, 2021 -
Mahindra University School of Law organizes lecture on ‘The Status of Child Rights in India’
Dr. Rama Devi Gudemela, Member Child Welfare Committee, Department of Women and Child Development, Telangana State, delivered an enlightening session on the subject.
November 9, 2021 -
Act now
The stigmas around mental health make it harder for children, adolescents, and caregivers to express their feelings.
November 9, 2021 -
UNICEF congratulates Govt of India over 100 cr vaccination
UNICEF continues to actively support the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare through national communication campaigns to promote behaviours to prevent COVID-19 and speed up India’s vaccine drive.
October 22, 2021 -
It’s time to break the stigma associated with menstruation: UNICEF
Open discourse on menstruation, menstrual taboos and myths can be the first steps towards breaking the taboos and overcoming the fear and shame associated with menstruation, the Odisha chapter of UNICEF stated on Tuesday.
October 20, 2021 -
14 per cent children worldwide suffer from mental health issues: UNICEF
Around 14 percent of 15 to 24-year-olds in India often have a mental health problem or are under stress leading to depression, the report stated.
October 6, 2021 -
First day at school delayed for 140 mn children globally: UNICEF
For an estimated eight million of these students, the wait for their first day of in-person learning has been over a year and counting, as they live in places where schools have been closed throughout the pandemic.
August 27, 2021 -
Provide India with 160 million syringes for COVID vaccinations: UNICEF
To maintain quality, only WHO Pre-Qualified manufacturers will be asked to participate in the tender. The syringes are expected to be delivered between September 2021 and January 2022.
August 26, 2021 -
Children in India, Pak, B’desh at ‘extremely high risk’: Unicef
Pakistan, Bangladesh Afghanistan, and India are among four South Asian countries where children are at extremely high risk of the impacts of the climate crisis, with a ranking of 14, 15, 15, and 26, respectively among the top 65 countries impacted globally.
August 21, 2021 -
1 B kids live in extremely high-risk countries of climate impact
UNICEF report says that children living in the Central African Republic, Chad, Nigeria, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau are the most at risk, threatening their health, education, and protection, and exposing them to deadly diseases
August 21, 2021 -
Shocked by grave violations against children in Afghanistan: UNICEF
A UNICEF statement said in the last 72 hours, 20 children have been killed and 130 children have been injured in Kandahar province, 2 children were killed and 3 were injured in Khost province, and in Paktia province, 5 children were killed and 3 were injured.
August 9, 2021 -
TRIFED, UNICEF to leverage 45,000 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras to promote COVID vaccines among 50 lakh tribals
The Minister said that to ensure that the third wave does not impact the tribal areas it has become very important for us to vaccinate the tribal people.
July 15, 2021