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Haiti Cholera Epidemic Continues to Soak up Supplies & Money
Thursday, 2 December 2010, 10:19 am | UNICEF
UNICEF is taking strong action in Haiti, expanding its field-staff by more than sixty people, as the cholera epidemic worsens, and the country continues to be in a state of unease. Over the election week-end information from the field reported that health ... More >>
Mongolian Justice team studies NZ Youth and Child Systems
Monday, 22 November 2010, 4:28 pm | UNICEF
A delegation of senior officials of the Mongolian Government and Judiciary will be in Wellington the week 22-26 November to find out about New Zealand’s family law, youth justice and child protection systems. More >>
The country’s ‘naffest’ Christmas gifts
Monday, 22 November 2010, 3:47 pm | UNICEF
Hoping for something special from Aunty this Christmas? Forget it, aunties and uncles are the worst Christmas gift givers, according to a survey released today by UNICEF New Zealand. More >>
Violent demonstrations in Haiti are hampering aid
Thursday, 18 November 2010, 1:38 pm | UNICEF
UNICEF is concerned that aid programmes - including the distribution of vital supplies - are being interrupted by violent demonstrations in Haiti.So far the worst disturbances have been confined to Cap Haitien and Port de Paix. More >>
Christchurch Mass Reading for Childrens Rights
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 4:40 pm | UNICEF
Christchurch mass reading for 21st anniversary of childrens rights - Imagine a thousand kids being read to all at once.That’s what UNICEF and Canterbury College of Education are aiming to achieve this Friday and Saturday. More >>
UNICEF Alarmed by cholera spread to Port-au Prince
Friday, 12 November 2010, 11:55 am | UNICEF
The cholera outbreak in Haiti is worsening – with the first case now in capital city Porte au Prince. More >>
Tropical Story Thomas Likely To Hit Haiti
Friday, 5 November 2010, 4:50 pm | UNICEF
UNICEF is concerned that Tropical Storm Tomas will jeopardise and put back the cholera recovery operations. As a result of the storm’s potential landfall, the island is being returned to emergency status. More >>
UNICEF Prepares For Hurricane’s Impact On Haiti
Tuesday, 2 November 2010, 4:29 pm | UNICEF
UNICEF is concerned about the impact on children by the fourth emergency in Haiti this year. UNICEF is pre-positioning staff and supplies in anticipation of the hurricane which is expected to affect the country this Friday (Nov 5). More >>
‘Say No To Naff’ this Christmas with UNICEF
Monday, 1 November 2010, 12:25 pm | UNICEF
Socks, soaps and satin boxers not at the top of your Christmas list? UNICEF New Zealand thought as much and are giving New Zealanders a chance to ‘SAY NO TO NAFF”. More >>
Auckland photographer wins global competition
Friday, 29 October 2010, 12:16 pm | UNICEF
Young New Zealand Photographer Awarded Unique Opportunity To Join 'Eye See' Photography Workshop In Ethiopia More >>
UNICEF Rapidly Responds To Prevent Cholera Spread
Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 4:52 pm | UNICEF
With patients dying within three hours of becoming infected with an unknown strain of cholera, UNICEF and partners have rushed emergency supplies to help combat and contain the outbreak. More >>
Call For Exam Of Impact Of Disciplinary Practices
Tuesday, 19 October 2010, 2:57 pm | UNICEF
At a special event held at the UN Headquarters on October 15 experts called for better data and research on violence against children in order to strengthen government action for prevention and response to violence and to support legal prohibitions. More >>
Vaccine Independence Initiative Focus Of Day 4
Friday, 1 October 2010, 4:31 pm | UNICEF
NADI, 30 September 2010 – Discussions on Day 4 of the 6th Pacific Immunisation Programme Strengthening (PIPS) Workshop was dedicated to the Vaccine Independence Initiative (VII). More >>
Children: Experts and leaders gather
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 12:36 pm | UNICEF
The importance of ensuring that no child is left behind, as the world pushes forward towards the Millennium Development Goals, is the subject of a panel discussion to be held at UNICEF House, New York, tomorrow on the perimeter of the UN’s global ... More >>
One Hundred Thousand Starving Children in Pakistan
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 9:23 am | UNICEF
Over one hundred thousand children are in danger of dying from malnutrition in Pakistan, UNICEF warns. More >>
Pakistan: Floods not yet receding
Thursday, 16 September 2010, 1:29 pm | UNICEF
One point four million people in just one province, the Sindh, in Pakistan are living in temporary shelters set up in schools, as the floods are not yet receding and continue to spread in some areas. More >>
Remarks: Launching UN Joint Presence In Nauru
Friday, 10 September 2010, 5:03 pm | UNICEF
I am very happy to be here on this great occasion when the UN family is rallying together to commit support to the strong development framework that the Government of Nauru is now championing. More >>
Kiwis Are A Generous Kind Of Bird - It's Official
Friday, 10 September 2010, 3:52 pm | UNICEF
It's no surprise that the World Giving Index 2010 has found that New Zealanders are the most generous people in the world. The index, which used data from an international Gallup poll, surveys how generous people are, in relation to their country's wealth. More >>
MDGs For Children Can Be Reached Faster
Tuesday, 7 September 2010, 5:15 pm | UNICEF
The global community can save millions of lives by investing in the most disadvantaged children and communities, according to a UNICEF study. Such an approach would address the widening disparities accompanying the progress toward the MDGs. More >>
Phoenix Stars Up for Auction In Pakistan Appeal
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 11:41 am | UNICEF
Get access to the inside story on New Zealand’s World Cup success, grab some tips for your own game plan and help meet the needs of Pakistan’s children all with one dinner! More >>
