GENEVA: James Elder, Spokesperson for the United Nation’s Children’s Fund (UNICEF), described Gaza as the real-world embodiment of hell on earth for its one million children. During a press conference today, he said that the situation in the Gaza Strip is “getting worse, day-by-day, as we see the horrific impact of the daily airstrikes and […]
NEW YORK: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) affirmed today that the children’s lives in the Middle East are being destroyed due to ongoing conflicts. In a statement, Catherine Russell, UNICEF Executive Director, said, “All the parties are obligated to protect civilians, including children, humanitarian workers, and civilian infrastructure, including schools and health facilities.” She […]
Dubai: Young fans had a day of learning, fun and inspiration at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai as part of the ICC’s Cricket4Good clinic on Sunday, 29 September 2024. The event was held alongside the official warm-up match between New Zealand and South Africa ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. More than 50 boys […]
GENEVA: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that the current situation in Lebanon is dangerous for children, who are under constant attack and displaced from their homes with an overstretched health system unable to provide adequate resources. UNICEF’s deputy representative in Lebanon, Ettie Higgins, in a video press conference from Beirut for journalists […]
NEW YORK: UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban called today for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to end the killing and maiming of children and enable the urgent delivery of desperately needed lifesaving aid. Chaiban told a media briefing on his mission to Israel, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank that the scale of […]
NEW YORK: UNICEF has launched an appeal for US$58.8 million to address the rising cases in mpox crisis across six African countries where children are most affected. Though child deaths are currently confined to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the data underscores their vulnerability, as UNICEF works to scale up prevention and response […]
AMMAN: In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), at least 77 million children, or 1 in 3, suffer from some form of malnutrition, according to a new UNICEF report launched in Amman. The report reveals that 55 million children in the region are overweight or obese, a growing issue among school-aged children in all […]
The Indian Academy School conducting an open dialogue to address mental health Dubai: Children’s Mental Health Week 2022 runs from February 1st – 7th every year. In this regard, The Indian Academy (TIA) is running an initiative ‘Happy You’ to put a spotlight on the importance of children’s mental health. According to UNICEF, more than […]
DUBAI: The commanding voices of today’s youth were heard loud and clear across Expo 2020 Dubai as the World Expo, UNICEF and the UAE Ministry of Community Development celebrated World Children’s Day with a slate of youth-led festivities that culminated in a spectacular concert at Al Wasl Plaza. “We have the responsibility to take action. […]
DUBAI: Young people will ‘take over’ Expo 2020 on November 20, at the world’s biggest-ever celebration of World Children’s Day. Organised by Expo 2020 Dubai, in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Community Development and UNICEF, the packed agenda includes inspiring talks and a concert with the acclaimed Lebanese singer and UNICEF Regional Ambassador Yara. From […]
Summit reflects Dubai’s role as a bridge between cultures and a facilitator of global dialogue and knowledge exchange Registration for the Summit, to be held from 12–14 December 2021 at Knowledge and Learning Week at Expo 2020, is now open Key stakeholders including governments, youth representatives, education shapers and business leaders from around the world […]
