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UN Secretary General Calls for Unity on Climate Change
Tuesday, 6 September 2011, 3:29 pm | UNICEF NZ
United Nations Secretary General Calls for Unity on Climate Change in Kiribati. 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 >>
Millions Vulnerable: UNICEF NZ Emergency Appeal
Tuesday, 6 September 2011, 12:55 pm | UNICEF NZ
Six areas of Somalia are now officially in famine with 750,000 people in those areas at risk of death in the coming months unless there is an urgent response. UNICEF (UN Children’s Fund) estimates that tens of thousands of people have already died ... More >>
UNICEF Charter Plane Lands in Southern Somalia
Friday, 26 August 2011, 11:20 am | UNICEF NZ
An aircraft, chartered by UNICEF (UN Children’s Fund), has landed in Somalia carrying five tons of life-saving supplies. It is the second relief flight to have landed outside of the capital Mogadishu - the first flights in two years which have been ... More >>
NZ-South Pacific Kiwanis Clubs Join Forces with UNICEF NZ
Wednesday, 24 August 2011, 12:25 pm | UNICEF NZ
Kiwanis Clubs of New Zealand-South Pacific have joined forces with UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) as part of a global effort to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT), a painful disease that kills one baby every nine minutes. More >>
Water-Borne Diseases Threaten Children’s Lives in Somalia
Monday, 22 August 2011, 4:37 pm | UNICEF NZ
An urgent multi-sectoral response is being mounted to contain the spread of cholera. UNICEF (UN Children’s Fund) and WHO (World Health Organization) say there is an increasing number of confirmed cases in Mogadishu and reports of growing numbers ... More >>
Nepal Trek to raise funds for UNICEF NZ
Wednesday, 17 August 2011, 3:13 pm | UNICEF NZ
World Expeditions is giving adventurous New Zealanders a chance to step up for UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) by offering a unique trekking experience through the majestic peaks of the Himalayas. More >>
Calls for airlines to be a lifeline for the Horn of Africa
Thursday, 4 August 2011, 5:14 pm | UNICEF NZ
UNICEF (UN Children’s Fund) is calling on the air transport industry to help deliver food and life saving supplies to the Horn of Africa, where millions are facing starvation and disease. "We're making an appeal to the air transport industry for free and heavily ... More >>
Kiwi Celebrities Go Under the Hammer for UNICEF NZ
Wednesday, 3 August 2011, 11:51 am | UNICEF NZ
Want to share a story or two over dinner with Mike McRoberts, get behind the scenes of Fair Go with Ali Mau or talk business with Gareth Morgan over three courses? Well now you can by bidding in the UNICEF NZ Auctions for Africa at http://www.trademe.co.nz ... More >>
Struggles Continue for Pakistan Flood Survivors One Year On
Monday, 1 August 2011, 2:11 pm | UNICEF NZ
A year after devastating monsoon floods hit Pakistan, a new report by UNICEF (UN Children’s Fund) shows that many of the more than 18 million affected people – almost half of them children – are struggling to rebuild their shattered lives ... More >>
UNICEF Estimates $300m Needed for Horn of Africa Crisis
Monday, 25 July 2011, 6:18 pm | UNICEF NZ
“This is a children’s famine. The magnitude of suffering and loss is tremendous. The haunting images we have seen from the Horn of Africa and the facts of this emergency speak for themselves. At present, more than a half million children are at risk of ... More >>
Famine in Somalia - Key Facts and Figures
Thursday, 21 July 2011, 3:57 pm | UNICEF NZ
• Famine has been declared in Lower Shabelle and parts of Bakool in southern Somalia. • Other southern regions may also be affected in the coming two months. • Tens of thousands of people have died and many more lives are at risk. • 3.7 million ... More >>
UNICEF Airlifting Emergency Supplies to Southern Somalia
Friday, 15 July 2011, 10:44 am | UNICEF NZ
UNICEF (UN Children’s Fund) has airlifted five metric tons of emergency nutrition supplies and water-related equipment to Baidoa in southern Somalia, as part of its life-saving work to help drought-affected children in the country. More >>
Final Call for Young New Zealanders to ‘Be the Change’
Thursday, 26 May 2011, 12:15 pm | UNICEF NZ
With Youth Week taking place this week (21-29 May) UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) is making a final call to young New Zealanders who would like the unique opportunity to attend its first ever Youth Congress in Auckland from July 15-17. More >>
UNICEF NZ Supports Call For Children’s Minister
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 2:20 pm | UNICEF NZ
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund), along with other child advocate organisations, has been pressing the case to appoint a Minister for Children for some years. More >>
Economic Model Fails to Invest for our Future
Thursday, 19 May 2011, 5:22 pm | UNICEF NZ
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) believes the NZ economic model is failing by not investing in children and ignoring the economic benefits that would accrue to the country through investment in the early years of a child’s life. More >>
UNICEF delivers supplies in Cote d'Ivoire capital Abidjan
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 3:05 pm | UNICEF NZ
UNICEF (UN Children’s Fund) has been able to deliver supplies in Abidjan, the embattled capital city of Cote D'Ivoire, for the first time in weeks. The supplies include medicine, nutritional supplements, soap and blankets. UNICEF is also preparing for ... More >>
Navigating the globe for UNICEF
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 2:29 pm | UNICEF NZ
Adventurer Sean Newell is currently cycling New Zealand as part of the ‘Commonwealth Challenge’ – a four year journey which will take him to 72 Commonwealth nations around the globe whilst raising funds for UNICEF (UN Children’s Fund). More >>
UNICEF calls for an immediate end to the siege of Misrata
Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 9:59 am | UNICEF NZ
UNICEF (UN Children's Fund) today called for an immediate end to the siege of Misrata, warning that tens of thousands of children were at risk in the conflict-ridden city. More >>
UNICEF brings hope to Japanese children
Friday, 25 March 2011, 9:42 am | UNICEF NZ
Children affected by the catastrophe in Japan are receiving assistance from UNICEF (UN Children’s Fund) with supplies arriving in the country yesterday. More >>
UNICEF NZ Deeply Concerned About Potential Cuts to Community
Tuesday, 22 March 2011, 11:28 am | UNICEF NZ
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) is alarmed that government funding may be withdrawn for the child advocates programme, potentially putting New Zealand children at risk. More >>
