Anthony Lake

Unicef eyes cooperation with China through B&R Initiative

Calling it an "extraordinary strategic vision", Lake said the initiative offered many practical opportunities to change people`s lives, Xinhua news agency reported.

May 15, 2017, 17:19 PM IST

World Water Day: 600 mn children will face extreme water shortage by 2040

According to a UN report, nearly 600 million children - one in four worldwide - will live in areas with extremely limited water resources by 2040.

Mar 22, 2017, 10:21 AM IST

UNICEF declares pollution a major factor in deaths of 600,000 children per year!

To address the issue, UNICEF has called upon approximately 200 governments for a meeting in Morocco, which will take place from November 7-18.

Oct 31, 2016, 13:34 PM IST

Children bear brunt of climate change: UNICEF

Climate change means more droughts, floods, heatwaves and other severe weather conditions.

Nov 25, 2015, 11:54 AM IST

Turning back Syrian refugees not a solution: UNICEF head

Turning back Syrian refugees in the wake of the Paris attacks is "not a solution", says Anthony Lake.

Nov 18, 2015, 04:57 AM IST