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Rohingya crisis: Unicef appeals for urgent aid

Without immediate additional funding, Unicef says it will not be able to continue providing lifesaving aid and protection to Rohingya children who have fled to Bangladesh following horrific violence in Myanmar.
18 October 2017, 16:02 PM

Japan to provide emergency $750,000 aid for Rohingyas

To strengthen the emergency water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and child protection response for the new influx of Rohingyas in Cox’s Bazar, the Japan government is set to provide Emergency Grant Aid of USD 750,000 for six months through the United Nations Children’s Fund.
15 October 2017, 08:04 AM

Children hit hard by malnutrition

An estimated 7,500 Rohingya children in the squalid camps in Cox's Bazar are suffering from severe acute malnutrition, said Unicef as it launched yesterday a $76.1 million appeal for its emergency humanitarian response to the Rohingya crisis.
2 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Unicef seeks $76.1m humanitarian aid for Rohingya children

Unicef has appealed for USD76.1 million emergency humanitarian aid for Rohingyas, who fled to Bangladesh following ethnic cleansing in Myanmar.
2 October 2017, 11:13 AM

Unicef to open 1,300 new schools for Rohingya children

Unicef will establish more than 1,300 new learning centres for Rohingya children who have fled Myanmar violence to Bangladesh since August 25.
30 September 2017, 11:18 AM

Shakib seeks help for Rohingya refugees

Bangladesh Cricketer Shakib Al Hasan visits Rohingya camps in the Bangladesh-Myanmar border and urges people to help out the victims
24 September 2017, 11:25 AM

400,000 Rohingyas enter Bangladesh since Aug 25: Unicef

Unicef trucks filled with emergency water, sanitation and hygiene supplies for thousands of Rohingya children are headed to Cox's Bazar, with a steady stream of supplies in the pipeline for the coming days and weeks.
14 September 2017, 05:59 AM

Football: FC Barcelona seals massive deal with Japan's Rakuten

Spanish giants FC Barcelona sealed a massive shirt sponsorship deal Wednesday with Japanese online retailer Rakuten worth at least 55 million euros ($59 million) a year.
17 November 2016, 06:54 AM

80% of 18-yr-olds see risk of online sexual abuse

Eight out of ten 18-year-olds believe that young people are in danger of being sexually abused or taken advantage of online, and more than five out of 10 think friends participate in risky behaviours while using the internet, a new UNICEF study shows.
7 June 2016, 13:49 PM

Early marriage a curse

According to UNICEF, 23,000 children would not have to die if women in the country did not give birth before the age of 20.
6 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Mourinho to manage England... for Soccer Aid match

Jose Mourinho has previously managed the Rest of the World side for the charity event but this time will be in the dugout for the home team at Old Trafford.
20 April 2016, 06:29 AM

Protecting the Future

Child abuse is no new story in our country. Especially after seeing various child killing incidents just this year, it has been proved to us
24 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Hrithik to teach children 'The World's Largest Lesson'

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has been announced as India's ambassador for 'The World's Largest Lesson', an initiative launched by the Global Goals campaign and UNICEF.
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Giggs 'would be amazing' as Manchester United manager - Beckham

David Beckham has backed Ryan Giggs to be a big success as Manchester United manager in the future.
7 October 2015, 04:42 AM

David Beckham: Sir Alex Ferguson to manage former England captain

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will manage a Great Britain and Ireland XI captained by David Beckham in a charity match.
2 October 2015, 09:35 AM

As mother, stress on immunization for child's healthy future: Madhuri

Madhuri Dixit Nene pitches for awareness of routine immunization as a UNICEF celebrity advocate at the Radio4child awards.
9 September 2015, 07:01 AM

Commonwealth hails Bangladesh’s progress in youth literacy

Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma says Bangladesh, India and Pakistan have made remarkable progress in youth literacy, with an average rise in literacy levels of about 18 percent since the mid-90s.
8 September 2015, 13:19 PM

Middle East wars deprive 13m children of education: UN

The UN has said that conflicts in the Middle East are depriving more than 13 million children of an education.
3 September 2015, 04:55 AM

Facebook introduces 'Donate' button for non-profit organizations

Facebook introduces ‘Donate’ button for all non-profit organizations to use on their Facebook pages and ad links.
25 August 2015, 12:12 PM

Unicef condemns violence on children

The UN body on children condemns violence against children and lauds media efforts in bringing such incidents to light.
6 August 2015, 10:32 AM