Tag: UNICEF
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‘War wounds shocking’ – UNICEF worker
UNICEF spokesperson James Elder talked to our reporters about the terrible damage he saw in Gaza while delivering supplies during the ceasefire. "I spend...
World
Unicef ready to help in case of ‘humanitarian ceasefire’
Toby Fricker from Unicef says they would like it if Hamas and Israel would agree to stop fighting, so hostages can be set free....
Independent Africa
Over 1m children out of school in Burkina Faso – UNICEF
UN's children's agency, Unicef, reports that safety concerns in Burkina Faso have led to the closure of one in four schools, leaving over one...
World
Morocco’s earthquake: The whole community was destroyed ‘in just 10 seconds’ – victim
Rajaa Acherhri was famous in her village for being very smart at math. When she was just six years old, she enjoyed solving difficult...
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Ghana’s online safety for children recognized by UNICEF
Ghana's efforts to lead child internet safety initiatives have been compared to a shining example for Africa and the rest of the world.Afrooz Kaviani...
Independent Africa
14 million Sudanese children in urgent need of humanitarian assistance – UNICEF
The UN children's agency said on Friday that 14 million children in Sudan are in "dire need" of humanitarian assistance as the country's hunger...
Independent Africa
Let’s support breastfeeding at work – UN agencies urge
World Breastfeeding Week begins with UN agencies highlighting the importance of greater breastfeeding support in workplaces.In the past decade, exclusive breastfeeding rates have...
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Bono Health Directorate receives cold room from UNICEF
The Bono Regional Health Directorate in Sunyani has received a walk-in cold room, worth GH¢320,000, funded by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund...
Business
UNICEF StartUp Lab graduates 20 innovative young entrepreneurs
Approximately 20 innovative young entrepreneurs in the country have successfully completed the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) StartUp Lab program.This intensive...
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Cash grants for LEAP beneficiaries to be increased by government
Effective Monday, June 19, the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) program will begin distributing cash awards around the country on behalf of the government...
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