UNICEF - Latest News [Page 18]
‘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 >>
Morgan pitches in dollar for dollar
Monday, 30 August 2010, 3:45 pm | UNICEF
Investor and economist Gareth Morgan said he would match all donations to UNICEF’s Pakistan Flood Children’s Appeal from today. More >>
Health Crisis Grows In Pakistan
Thursday, 26 August 2010, 6:42 pm | UNICEF
As the Pakistan floods continue, the full impact on people’s health is beginning to unfold. UNICEF is aware of over 200,000 confirmed cases of acute diarrhoea, 263,000 cases of skin diseases and over 200,000 acute respiratory infection cases diagnosed. More >>
Business woman wins dinner with Gareth Morgan
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 9:11 am | UNICEF
UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND Media Release Anonymous business woman wins dinner with Gareth Morgan. 23:Aug 2010: A New Zealand business woman has won a UNICEF auction on Trade Me to have dinner with economist and investor Gareth Morgan. The anonymous ... More >>
Gareth is the most popular
Thursday, 19 August 2010, 10:01 am | UNICEF
Wellington, 19 August 2010. – Investor and economist Gareth Morgan is the most popular in UNICEF NZ’s TradeMe auction, getting higher bids than Fair Go presenter Alison Mau and TV3 news anchor Mike McRoberts. More >>
UNICEF calls for $67m in donations for Pakistan
Friday, 13 August 2010, 5:42 pm | UNICEF
More money will be needed to pay for relief to the devastated regions of Pakistan, says Unicef New Zealand. More >>
UNICEF auctions Ambassadors for Pakistan emergency
Friday, 13 August 2010, 10:03 am | UNICEF
The three high-profile UNICEF NZ ambassadors are going on the auction block to raise funds for the Pakistan flood crisis. More >>
Kiwis urged to support Pakistan relief effort
Wednesday, 11 August 2010, 2:21 pm | UNICEF
Wellington, 11 August 2010. – The chief executives of 10 major New Zealand aid agencies are jointly asking Kiwis to dig deep in the face of the huge humanitarian disaster unfolding in Pakistan. More >>
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
Wednesday, 11 August 2010, 12:25 pm | UNICEF
NEW YORK, 9 August 2010 – Today UNICEF joins in celebrating the vibrant diversity, rich culture and remarkable contributions of the world’s indigenous peoples. This year’s celebration comes at a significant time, as world leaders prepare to gather ... More >>
