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enMumbai glittered with style and purpose as the “MASH Ball,” supported by UNICEF India, united art, fashion, and philanthropy. The event spotlighted children’s rights and creative empowerment, drawing the city’s most fashionable personalities.

Kareena Kapoor Khan appointed UNICEF India National Ambassador

UNICEF India Representative Cynthia McCaffrey said she is delighted to welcome Kareena Kapoor Khan as the National Ambassador.

NCPCR sends notice to NCERT, UNICEF over Bihar madrassa curriculum

The inquiry by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) was prompted by the response of the Bihar chief secretary to its summons in connection with queries related to mapped and unmapped madrassas in the state.

Globally two-thirds of child-related SDGs off-track, India's progress will have huge impact on world: UNICEF chief

UNICEF Chief Catherine M. Russell emphasized that globally, two-thirds of child-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are off-track, highlighting India's pivotal role in achieving them.

UNICEF India suspends circulation of policy brief on age of consent

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) had written to UNICEF asking it to withdraw the document.

India is looked upon as a leader in child and gender-responsive budgeting, says UNICEF

"Child responsive budgeting is a strategy to integrate national and state development plans and budgets with child rights commitments. India today is looked upon as a leader in child and gender-responsive budgeting, especially in South Asia", McCaffrey said.

India achieves 93% coverage for DPT vaccines; 1.6 mn children still not covered fully: WHO-UNICEF report

104 countries achieved at least 90 percent coverage of the DPT-3 vaccine

Sudan death toll rises to 413, World Health Organization says

WHO has so far recorded 11 attacks on health facilities in the country and has called for such attacks to cease, spokesperson Margaret Harris said.

India among three countries where vaccines' importance held firm or improved after Covid: UNICEF

However, India is home to about 2.7 million of the world's zero-dose children, UNICEF stated.

India identified digital health as top priority, gained expertise: UNICEF India's chief of health

The COVID-19 pandemic has made the world realise the potential of digital services in improving the availability, accessibility and efficiency of many health programmes, through various applications and initiatives, d'Aquino, who is attending the second G20 Health Working Group meeting, told PTI.

India's mobile clinic initiative has lessons for world to overcome transport barriers: Top UNICEF official

Dr Lakshmi Narasimhan Balaji, Senior Adviser Health, UNICEF-New York, told PTI that India has successfully implemented various mobile health initiatives, including routine immunisation of children.

Supreme Court to hold 2-day programme on POCSO Act

It is the seventh such consultation under the Supreme Court Committee on various child protection issues, which brings to a conclusion a series of similar state-level consultations held throughout the country.

ICC to promote gender equality in tie-up with UNICEF

The partnership will be activated in the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia where all 16 nations will hold 'Cricket 4 Good Coaching Clinics' with up to 40 school children taking part in each one.

International Day of the Girl Child: History, theme and significance

International Day of the Girl Child is observed on October 11 to raise awareness about the gender inequality faced by girls worldwide.

Covid pandemic created immunisation gaps in Africa. Over half a million children are at risk: WHO

The repercussions of the pandemic on routine immunisation programmes in the African region are yet to be fully realised. What we do know so far is that the pandemic has resulted in substantial disruptions to national routine immunisation programmes.

UNICEF regrets poor response to $39 million appeal for Pakistan's flood-hit children

Without a significant surge in support, we fear many more children will lose their lives," Unicef Pakistan chief field officer in Balochistan, Gerida Birukila, said.

Bill Gates, Samsung develop toilet that turns solid waste into ashes

Describing the prototype toilet as "energy-efficient", Samsung said that it is designed to run without water, making it particularly useful in remote regions where water is scarce.

Delhi Govt announces pilot project with UNICEF for employment opportunities to DSEU students

The government said in a statement that the DSEU and UNICEF have introduced 'Career Awareness Sessions' for students.

UNICEF lauds Bengal govt initiatives in curbing child labour

UNICEF praised the West Bengal government's developmental projects for "helping to prevent child labour" on Monday, expressing hope that the problem will be eradicated with this "continued momentum."

Sri Lanka risks full-blown humanitarian emergency, UN agency says

The United Nations' humanitarian office (OCHA) warned on Friday that Sri Lanka is on the verge of a full-fledged humanitarian disaster .

War in Ukraine adds to food price hikes, hunger in Africa

Nearly all the wheat sold in Somalia comes from Ukraine and Russia, which have halted exports through the Black Sea since Moscow waged war on its neighbor on Feb. 24. The timing could not be worse: The U.N. has warned that an estimated 13 million people were facing severe hunger in the Horn of Africa region as a result of a persistent drought.

Sachin Tendulkar to continue as UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassador for 20th year

The iconic cricketer has been associated with UNICEF for long for various causes. In 2003, he was chosen to take lead in the initiative to create awareness and promote polio prevention in India.

80% kids in 14-18 yrs in India reported low levels of learning during Covid pandemic: UNICEF report

Noting that repeated school closures have led to alarming inequities in learning opportunities for children in South Asia, the report pointed out that 76 per cent of parents of students aged 5-13 years reported drop in learning levels during remote learning.

UNICEF says some Taliban support education for Afghan girls

U.N. chief Antonio Guterres warned on Monday of "chilling" curbs on human rights under the Taliban and mounting violations against women and girls.

India has highest number of unvaccinated, under-vaccinated kids worldwide at 3.5 million: UNICEF

Globally, the UNICEF said the data shows that just 10 countries account for 62 percent of all under- or unvaccinated children globally.