UNICEF News Monitoring

How Unrestricted Donations Power UNICEF’s Work For Children

At a time of unprecedented cuts to international aid, flexible funding — donations given without restrictions — is needed more than ever to enable UNICEF to carry out its mission. A look at how UNICEF leverages flexible resources to drive impact for …

Rivers, UNICEF, UNFPA partner to end female genital mutilation

The Rivers State Government, in partnership with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has initiated a three-day training programme aimed at ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM …

UNICEF employs new strategies for HPV vaccine acceptance in Osun

Concerned about the low uptake of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine aimed at preventing cervical cancer in Osun State, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has engaged and trained adolescent health promoters to advocate for increased acceptance …

SAARC, UNICEF, and WHO Warn of Anaemia Crisis: 18 Million More Women at Risk in South Asia by 2030

Without urgent intervention, 18 million more adolescent girls and women in South Asia could suffer from anaemia by 2030, adding to the current 259 million affected across the region, warned SAARC, UNICEF, and WHO during the opening of a landmark regional …

Prioritise renewing Ghana’s birth registration system - UNICEF boss in Ghana urges

The UNICEF Representative to Ghana, Osama Makkawi Khogali, has called on stakeholders to prioritise improving the country's birth registration system, describing it as a sector ready for practical and effective reforms. He emphasised Ghana’s potential …

Centre starts career counselling platform for Eklavya students in partnership with UNICEF

Image for representation. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), which administers over 470 Eklavya schools for tribal students across the country, has started a programme with UNICEF to provide psychometric …

UNICEF: 75% of Katsina children live in multidimensional poverty

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said 75.5 percent of children in Katsina live in multidimensional poverty, describing the situation as alarming. UNICEF urged the state government to adopt child-sensitive budgeting, stressing that investments in …

FIE, Nigeria Fencing Federation to partner with UNICEF

In a landmark effort to promote youth empowerment and social inclusion through sport, the Nigerian Fencing Federation (NFF), with the support of the International Fencing Federation (FIE), is exploring a strategic partnership with the United Nations …

UNICEF, WFP Unveils €20m To Build Resilience For Northeast Communities

July 09, (THEWILL) — The German Government, through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF ) and World Food Programme (WFP), launched a €20 million to build resilience and dignified future for Borno and Yobe states’ communities in Northeast Nigeria. Ms …

Rwanga leads UNICEF-supported youth drive in Duhok

2025-07-09T16:30:55+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News –Duhok Rwanga Foundation on Wednesday launched the “My Skills” project in Duhok, a UNICEF-supported initiative to train and employ young people across the province. According to an …

‘A child killed every hour shouldn’t be normal’ – UNICEF on Gaza

What comes first – a peace deal or a peace prize? The war rages on in Gaza – another 40 Palestinians were killed overnight in Israeli airstrikes, but Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been unable to thrash out a ceasefire deal despite two days …

UNICEF condemns police brutality on minors during Saba Saba protests

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has condemned the violation of children's rights during the Saba Saba protests on Monday, July 7, citing that such actions undermine the Africa Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child.  In a …

Over 180 Million At Risk: UNICEF, WHO Urge Urgent Action On Alarming Anaemia Rates Among South Asian Women And Girls

(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), and SAARC have raised grave concerns over the soaring rates of anaemia among women and girls in South Asia, including Pakistan, warning that without urgent and coordinated action, …

UNICEF Engages Media Stakeholders On Rights, Needs Of Children In Katsina

1 The UNICEF Kano Field Office in collaboration with the Katsina state Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning have organized a one-day media dialogue is to engage media stakeholders in promoting awareness, understanding, and advocacy for budgeting and …

Sokoto Govt, UNICEF Hold Workshop On 2026/28 MTEF

The Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has commenced a two-day workshop aimed at developing the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for the state. The workshop, held at Jam’Velksy …

UNICEF Battles Deadly Cholera Outbreak In Sudan

UNICEF is working with Sudan's Ministry of Health and other partners to protect children from cholera. More supplies and essential medicines are urgently needed. In Khartoum State, Sudan on June 10, 2025, children hold a certificate showing they have …

UNICEF Demands Budgetary Allocation for Children in Katsina 

Francis Sardauna in Katsina  The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Katsina State Government to allocate specific budgets for children in health, education and nutrition to tackle the myriad of challenges bedeviling them. The Chief of …

Access Bank, UNICEF, Fifth Chukker Rally Global Support for Nigerian Children at UK Polo Fundraiser

Nume Ekeghe Access Bank Plc, in partnership with UNICEF and Fifth Chukker, is again rallying global support for inclusive education in Nigeria through its annual Charity Polo Day, aimed at raising funds to build classrooms and improve learning …

Louis Vuitton & Stray Kids' Felix Release 2025 Silver Lockit for UNICEF