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At least 13 children killed in Africa's Niger, UNICEF expresses shock and regret

"We are saddened to confirm that at least 37 civilians - including thirteen children aged 15 to 17 and four women - were killed and several others were injured. We express our deepest sympathy to the victims, families and communities impacted by these brutal attacks," UNICEF said

Aug 19, 2021, 06:55 AM IST

Centre rejects reports that claimed children missed routine vaccination over COVID

The Union health ministry said India achieved 99 per cent coverage of DTP3 (three doses of diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccines) in the first quarter of the year.

Jul 17, 2021, 07:47 AM IST

United States donates 1.53 million vaccines to Nepal

The United States has also pledged $4 billion to support COVAX with the purchase and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to 92 low- and middle-income countries.

Jul 12, 2021, 23:53 PM IST

World Day Against Child Labour: Raising awareness against exploitation of kids

Child labour across the globe has risen to 160 million with an increase of 8.4 million in the last four years. The pandemic is putting many more children at risk.

Jun 12, 2021, 11:57 AM IST

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021: Manushi Chhillar roped in by UNICEF to raise awareness on menstrual hygiene in India!

For the last four years, Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar has been working towards raising awareness on menstrual hygiene in India through her non-profit advocacy platform Project Shakti. This year, on Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28), Manushi has been roped in by UNICEF to raise awareness on the issue in India.

May 28, 2021, 14:29 PM IST

UNICEF urges G7 countries to donate 'emergency' supplies to vaccine-sharing scheme

After a severe shortfall caused by disruption to Indian vaccine exports, the UNICEF has asked G7 countries to donate supplies to the COVAX vaccine-sharing scheme.

May 17, 2021, 10:16 AM IST

Death toll in Kabul car bombing rises to 55, US and other countries condemn attack

Around 55 people killed and over 150 wounded in a car bomb blast in Kabul.

May 09, 2021, 10:43 AM IST

This wave is almost four times the size of first, says UNICEF on deadly COVID-19 surge in India

"What is happening in India should raise alarm bells for all of us. The pandemic is far from over," the UNICEF said.

May 08, 2021, 12:20 PM IST

World Immunization Week: Manushi Chhillar to lead UNICEF awareness drive

Manushi Chhillar will be leading from the front during World Immunization Week (April 24-30), engaging with people on social media to spread this important message far and wide.

Apr 24, 2021, 12:31 PM IST

One billion $ more needed for COVAX COVID-19 vaccine rollout, says UNICEF chief

UNICEF chief said that funding could be used to strengthen health systems in poorer nations and support the distribution of vaccines there.

Mar 11, 2021, 11:38 AM IST

On January 1, nearly 3.7 lakh babies will be born worldwide, 60000 in India: Unicef

On New Year`s Day, an estimated 3,71,504 babies will be born worldwide with about 60,000 babies expected to be born in India alone.

Jan 01, 2021, 14:34 PM IST

As part of UNICEF initiative, Darasing Khurana talks about the impact of climate change on children’s lives

The event, which started at 7 pm, had actor-Mr India International 2018, Darasing Khurana, as one of the speakers, who is also the Brand Ambassador for DATRI, an India-based blood stem cell donors registry.

Nov 20, 2020, 16:38 PM IST

I am committed to ending violence against children: Ayushmann Khurrana on World Children’s Day

On World Children’s Day today, the star talks about the urgent need to protect our future generation and says that children have become more vulnerable to violence due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Nov 20, 2020, 13:55 PM IST

'Violence against children is unacceptable', says Ayushmann Khurrana

Ayushmann has also been distraught reading about the Hathras and Balrampur horrific gangrape and killings that have shaken our country.

Oct 03, 2020, 16:39 PM IST

UNICEF to lead global procurement, supply of coronavirus COVID-19 vaccines

In what could possibly be the world's largest and fastest ever operation of its kind, the UNICEF will be leading the procurement and supply of coronavirus vaccines to ensure that all countries have safe, fast and equitable access to initial doses when they are available, it has said.

Sep 07, 2020, 08:13 AM IST

Globally, 463 million schoolchildren unable to access online learning during school closures, says UNICEF Report

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COVID-19 Impact: Globally, 463 million schoolchildren unable to access online learning during school closures, says UNICEF Report

According to a UNICEF report, at least a third of the world’s schoolchildren were unable to access remote learning when COVID-19 shuttered their schools and nearly 1.5 billion schoolchildren were affected by school closures during the lockdown period.

Sep 04, 2020, 13:52 PM IST