Sonakshi Sinha joins Unesco to promote safe, secure cyberspace for kids
Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha has joined forces with Unesco to promote a safe and secure cyber environment for youngsters to ensure they are not targeted for bullying, abuse, exploitation and more through the internet.
Jun 28, 2018, 14:55 PM IST
We cannot let these children become a lost generation: Priyanka Chopra on World Refugee Day
In a video shared by UNICEF on Facebook, Chopra said besides being stripped of their basic necessities, these children have also been robbed of hope.
Jun 21, 2018, 16:51 PM IST
Priyanka Chopra visits Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh
Priyanka on Monday tweeted a photograph of herself from an aircraft looking out of the window.
May 21, 2018, 14:29 PM IST
Pakistani girl's photo on 'Swachh Jamui Swasth Jamui' campaign booklet triggers row, probe ordered
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has ordered an inquiry to ascertain why the error went unnoticed.
May 05, 2018, 17:40 PM IST
Usain Bolt to face Robbie Williams in Unicef charity football match
Now retired, Bolt had given a teaser of what was to come on Twitter on Monday, claiming that he had signed for a football club and would reveal all 24 hours later.
Feb 27, 2018, 16:52 PM IST
Pakistan is the riskiest country for newborns: UNICEF report
The report said that after Pakistan, the Central African Republic is the next riskiest country for newborns, and Afghanistan is the third.
Feb 21, 2018, 13:04 PM IST
6 lakh newborns die within 28 days of birth in India each year: UNICEF
The first 28 days of life – the neonatal period – are the most vulnerable time for a child's survival.
Feb 20, 2018, 11:10 AM IST
India may be on the verge of becoming the most populous nation - Here's why
Among those children, some will unfortunately not make it past their first day.
Priyanka Chopra shakes a leg with children on a Punjabi track—Watch
Priyanka took to Instagram to share the video.
Dec 24, 2017, 15:09 PM IST
US government official Henrietta Fore appointed UNICEF head
UN chief Antonio Guterres has appointed former senior US government official Henrietta H Fore as the new executive director of UNICEF, the world body said.
Dec 23, 2017, 11:07 AM IST
I still fail, but see myself playing cricket till 2019: Yuvraj Singh
He had recently hit the headlines for skipping Ranji Trophy matches to train at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
Dec 05, 2017, 11:15 AM IST
Unicef expresses concern over malnourished Afghan children
The education situation has improved in Afghanistan since the collapse of the Taliban regime in 2001.
Privileged to be top most influencer for Unicef: Amitabh Bachchan
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has served as Unicef Goodwill Ambassador for the polio eradication campaign in India, says he is fortunate to be the top most influencer for the organisation.
Oct 25, 2017, 19:44 PM IST
Bangladesh PM seeks help for Rohingya crisis as exodus tops 400,000
The authorities have sent police reinforcements to Cox`s Bazar to protect Buddhist temples in case of a radical Muslim backlash.
Sep 16, 2017, 16:30 PM IST
Centre to launch sanitation campaign Swachhta Hi Seva tomorrow
On October 2, Gandhi Jayanti, which is also the Swachh Bharat Diwas, awards for essays, short film and painting competitions will be given.
Sep 14, 2017, 19:12 PM IST
Rohingya exodus to Bangladesh reaches 389,000: UN
UN refugee agency spokesman Joseph Tripura gave AFP the latest number. Other UN agencies have sounded the alarm over conditions for the Rohingya who have fled a military crackdown in Buddhist-dominated Myanmar`s Rakhine state.
Sep 14, 2017, 18:06 PM IST
Priyanka Chopra delivers bang-on reply to Twitter user who questioned her UNICEF Jordan visit
For the record, the 'Bajirao Mastani' diva on Sunday met Syrian refugee kids in an attempt to make a difference in their lives. But, apparently, this didn’t amuse a Twitterati who then questioned Piggy Chops' visit and asked her why she is not meeting Indian rural kids.
Sep 11, 2017, 14:09 PM IST
Priyanka Chopra lauds Unicef for a game to help adolescents
Actress Priyanka Chopra has lauded Unicef India for making a stress-free mobile game to help adolescents to beat "stressors" in life.
Sep 04, 2017, 17:52 PM IST
83 Nigerian kids used as 'human bombs' since January 2017: UNICEF
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said at least 83 children have been deployed as "human bombs" by Nigeria's militant Islamist group Boko Haram in the country's northeast region between the month of January and August.
Aug 23, 2017, 07:26 AM IST
83 Nigerian kids used as 'human bombs' since January 2017: UNICEF
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said at least 83 children have been deployed as "human bombs" by Nigeria's militant Islamist group Boko Haram in the country's northeast region between the month of January and August.
Aug 23, 2017, 07:26 AM IST
