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Children of Syria deserve more than symbolic gestures
Monday, 7 September 2015, 11:05 am | UNICEF NZ
UNICEF NZ: The Children of Syria deserve more than symbolic gestures from the international community More >>
United action needed now for child refugees: UNICEF
Sunday, 6 September 2015, 10:49 am | UNICEF NZ
Europe has a brief window of opportunity, before winter approaches, to protect and care for the tens of thousands of children seeking refuge, UNICEF said today. More >>
Millions of children still excluded from sanitation services
Tuesday, 25 August 2015, 9:43 am | UNICEF NZ
World Water Week, 23-28 August, is an important milestone in which to celebrate successes made in accessing safe water, and to reinvigorate support to ensure these successes continue. More >>
UNICEF NZ calling on young Kiwis to take a stand
Friday, 10 July 2015, 10:19 am | UNICEF NZ
UNICEF NZ calling on young Kiwis to take a stand at Wellington Youth Congress This weekend (10-12 July) young people from across New Zealand will attend the UNICEF NZ Youth Congress, held at Tapu Te Ranga Marae in Island Bay (Wellington). The congress ... More >>
All Blacks visit Samoan children ahead of momentous game
Wednesday, 8 July 2015, 10:31 am | UNICEF NZ
8 July 2015 UNICEF International Partners the All Blacks visit Samoan children ahead of momentous game More >>
Pacific Voices Heard on Humanitarian Action
Thursday, 2 July 2015, 2:13 pm | UNICEF NZ
Talks about the future of humanitarian action in the Pacific have wrapped up with calls for stronger partnerships with vulnerable and crisis affected communities. “Pacific Islanders live with the threat of disaster and climate change every day. ... More >>
Action Needed to Tackle Child Labour Caused by Syrian Crisis
Thursday, 2 July 2015, 11:30 am | UNICEF NZ
Urgent Action Needed to Tackle Child Labour Caused by Syrian Crisis: Save the Children and UNICEF The conflict and humanitarian crisis in Syria are pushing an ever increasing number of children into exploitation in the labour market, and much more needs to ... More >>
Budget delivers small change not real change for children
Friday, 22 May 2015, 12:41 pm | UNICEF NZ
Budget delivers small change but not real change for children UNICEF NZ says the Budget did not deliver the comprehensive package promised by Government but the small increase in benefit rates is an important acknowledgement of the importance of incomes ... More >>
Ending violence against children in the Pacific
Monday, 18 May 2015, 10:21 am | UNICEF NZ
A three-day conference on ending violence against children in the Pacific starts today in Nadi, Fiji. Hosted by UNICEF Pacific, the conference will bring together representatives from 15 Pacific Island Countries, including senior government officials, ... More >>
Nepal: 12 babies born every hour without basic healthcare
Saturday, 16 May 2015, 11:56 am | UNICEF NZ
Nepal Earthquakes: 12 babies born every hour without basic healthcare in worst hit areas – UNICEF More >>
Budget 2015: time to prioritise Maori and Pasifika kids
Monday, 4 May 2015, 9:33 am | UNICEF NZ
A new petition urging the government to treat children as well as we treat all elderly New Zealanders provides an opportunity to address the needs of Maori and Pasifika children living in poverty says child advocate Anton Blank. More >>
UNICEF prepares for Typhoon Maysak
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 3:58 pm | UNICEF NZ
The Philippines is bracing for Super Typhoon Maysak (local name Chedeng) as it enters the country’s area of responsibility this Lenten week. More >>
UNICEF: Cyclone Pam crashes into the Pacific region
Sunday, 15 March 2015, 9:23 am | UNICEF NZ
Super Tropical Cyclone Pam smashed into Vanuatu late last night and early this morning following initial impact in the Solomon Islands. The storm reached peak intensity on Friday night with winds in the eye region averaging 250 to 270 kmph with gusts ... More >>
Super Cyclone Pam intensifies as Vanuatu braces for impact
Friday, 13 March 2015, 1:48 pm | UNICEF NZ
Super Cyclone Pam has been upgraded to a category five storm – the most severe category – and is already making its presence felt in Vanuatu. More >>
Children’s Day: treasuring all of our children
Friday, 27 February 2015, 4:09 pm | UNICEF NZ
Children’s Day: treasuring all of our children On national Children’s Day (Sunday, March 1), UNICEF New Zealand calls on the Government, local councils, employers, non-government organisations, communities and families/whānau to increase their ... More >>
US$3.1 billion appeal to reach more children in emergencies
Friday, 30 January 2015, 11:31 am | UNICEF NZ
UNICEF is launching a US$3.1 billion appeal – its largest ever – to reach 62 million children at risk in humanitarian crises worldwide – a US$1 billion jump in funding needs since last year’s appeal. More >>
UNICEF declares 2014 a devastating year for children
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 11:13 am | UNICEF NZ
The year 2014 has been one of horror, fear and despair for millions of children, as worsening conflicts across the world saw them exposed to extreme violence and its consequences, forcibly recruited and deliberately targeted by warring groups, ... More >>
Meaningful solutions to child poverty urgently needed in NZ
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 9:33 am | UNICEF NZ
Meaningful solutions to child poverty urgently needed in New Zealand The 2014 Child Poverty Monitor released today, reinforces the need for a relentless and coordinated effort to lift all children out of poverty. In particular, it calls for improvements ... More >>
Battle against Ebola being waged at community level: UNICEF
Friday, 14 November 2014, 11:36 am | UNICEF NZ
UNICEF said today the battle against Ebola must be waged, and will be won, at the heart of the community. “Communities are at the forefront of the response,” said Dr. Peter Salama, UNICEF’s Global Ebola Emergency Coordinator. More >>
Philippines: a Year After Super Typhoon Haiyan
Friday, 7 November 2014, 11:45 am | UNICEF NZ
A year after the worst ever typhoon – Typhoon Haiyan - hit the Central Philippines, disaster affected communities are showing real signs of recovery and long term growth, as a result of local, national and international efforts. More >>
