Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Scoop InfoPages
This InfoPage in unregistered, if this is your news page register UNICEF for InfoPages here.
UNICEF - Latest News [Page 15]
Helping Youth Vital for Asia-Pacific Economic Development
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 10:04 am | UNICEF
UNICEF and the Asia-Pacific Interagency Group on Youth called on regional governments to focus greater energy on Asia-Pacific’s 1.1 billion young people, which they say are vital for the region’s future economic development. More >>
UNICEF helps children get back to school in Horn of Africa
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 1:10 pm | UNICEF
As the school term gets under way in the drought-hit Horn of Africa, UNICEF is stepping up its efforts to get children back to school so that they can get the support and security they need. More >>
12,000 fewer children perish daily in 2010 than in 1990
Friday, 16 September 2011, 11:33 am | UNICEF
The number of children under five years of age dying each year declined from more than 12 million in 1990 to 7.6 million in 2010, UNICEF and the World Health Organization said today, releasing the latest estimates on worldwide child mortality. More >>
UNICEF Begins Food Voucher Programme in Southern Somalia
Thursday, 15 September 2011, 12:55 pm | UNICEF
UNICEF (UN Children’s Fund) and its partners are striving to reach children and their families affected by famine and drought in southern Somalia with the start of a food voucher and cash transfer programme. More >>
Concert Set to Celebrate Wellington’s Cultural Diversity
Thursday, 15 September 2011, 9:59 am | UNICEF
This Saturday (17 September) will see an exciting celebration of Wellington’s diversity with a full day concert showcasing performances from many cultures including Thai dancing, African drumming and Chinese lion dancing. The Multi-Cultural Concert: Treasuring ... More >>
New Monsoon Floods Double Disaster for Pakistan
Wednesday, 14 September 2011, 10:15 am | UNICEF
Up to 2.5 million children have been affected by severe monsoon floods in southern Pakistan – and with many still recovering from the worst floods in the country’s history just a year ago, UNICEF (UN Children’s Fund) says more help must reach ... More >>
Pacific Youth:Lack of Investment Could Mean Lost Generation
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 10:00 am | UNICEF
Poverty, a lack of access to health and education services and dwindling job opportunities are preventing Pacific youth from reaching their full potential. Failing to invest in their development will be costly to governments in the long run, says a new report ... More >>
UN Sec-Gen Calls for Unity on Climate Change in Kiribati
Tuesday, 6 September 2011, 3:32 pm | UNICEF
Tarawa, 6 September 2011—Pacific Island countries have to rise above their differences, join forces and make common cause towards the urgent issue of climate change. More >>
UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon arrives in Kiribati
Monday, 5 September 2011, 5:01 pm | UNICEF
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived for a two-day visit in Kiribati on Sunday, and attended bilateral meetings before a state dinner in the island’s capital, Tarawa, hosted by the President, His Excellency Anote Tong. More >>
Ban Ki-moon in Kiribati Reaffirms Climate Change Commitment
Monday, 5 September 2011, 4:47 pm | UNICEF
“Many countries are dealing with climate change. But here, climate change threatens your territory, your culture and your very way of life.” UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon made the above remarks in Kiribati, a Pacific island nation already experiencing ... More >>
Kiwi kids give their all for children in the Horn of Africa
Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 3:41 pm | UNICEF
Kiwi kids are rallying behind UNICEF NZ’s (UN Children’s Fund) Horn of Africa Appeal. Generous young people across New Zealand have been baking cakes, creating artwork and emptying piggy banks to raise funds for the millions of children suffering ... More >>
Kiwi students urged to Take Action for Climate Change
Tuesday, 23 August 2011, 12:04 pm | UNICEF
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) is calling on students, parents and teachers to reduce the amount of cars driven to school on Thursday 22 September to support a global action campaign against climate change. More >>
1000 Days to Get it Right for Every Child
Sunday, 14 August 2011, 11:26 am | UNICEF
UNICEF NZ Comments on New Research from Every Child Counts -1000 Days to Get it Right for Every Child- A new report, ‘1000 Days to Get it Right for Every Child’, has been released today by Every Child Counts. The report focuses on the economic ... More >>
Kiwi Dollars Saving Lives in Horn of Africa
Friday, 12 August 2011, 4:25 pm | UNICEF
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) Media Release 12 August 2011 Kiwi Dollars Saving Lives in Horn of Africa UNICEF NZ Emergency Appeal www.unicef.org.nz or 0800 800 194 - Generous Kiwis are helping UNICEF (UN Children’s Fund) to save children’s ... More >>
Last Chance to Bid for Kiwi Celebrities: Auctions for Africa
Wednesday, 10 August 2011, 12:31 pm | UNICEF
Time is running out to bid for a unique celebrity experience, whilst raising much-needed funds for UNICEF NZ’s (UN Children’s Fund) Appeal for the Horn of Africa. Kiwi personalities up for grabs on www.trademe.co.nz include Mike McRoberts, Ali Mau and ... More >>
UNICEF Delivering for Children of Dadaab As Needs Grow
Monday, 8 August 2011, 3:51 pm | UNICEF
UNICEF (UN Children’s Fund) is ramping up operations to meet the rising humanitarian needs of Somali children and families in the Dadaab refugee camps and surrounding host communities. With an influx of new arrivals straining resources in the camps ... More >>
Global Breastfeeding Week takes message beyond health clinic
Friday, 5 August 2011, 11:54 am | UNICEF
During World Breastfeeding Week, UNICEF joins global partners in calling for the benefits of breastfeeding to be broadcast beyond clinics and delivery rooms to the public at large, ensuring that young people both in the developing world and in wealthier ... More >>
UNICEF NZ Disappointed at Lack of Bi-Partisan Approach
Monday, 1 August 2011, 2:51 pm | UNICEF
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) is disappointed that the Prime Minster has not supported a call for a bi-partisan approach to deal with child abuse. He has commented that parties will campaign on their different positions ahead of the general election. More >>
UNICEF Scales Up Aid Delivery to Children in SouthernSomalia
Monday, 1 August 2011, 2:50 pm | UNICEF
With an estimated 1.25 million children across Southern Somalia in urgent need of life saving help and 640,000 acutely malnourished, UNICEF (UN Children’s Fund) says saving children's lives must be the top priority. This comes as the agency mounts ... More >>
UNICEF Calls for All Parties to Put New Zealand’s Kids First
Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 2:05 pm | UNICEF
On the eve of the launch of the Green Paper on vulnerable children, UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) is calling for Members of Parliament to stop political point scoring and start working together in the interests of children. More >>
