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Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director Statement of Condolence Nelson Mandela
UNICEF joins millions of people around the world who mourn the loss of Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa Today we have all lost a hero, a powerful champion for children. The father of...
Kimberly-Clark Announces Grant Winner for Global Hygiene Initiative
Partner Release ROSWELL, Ga., Dec. 5, 2013 — Kimberly-Clark Corp. will donate $50,000 in support of a UNICEF clean water, sanitation and hygiene project in response to consumer votes received during...
Another Harsh Winter Bears Down on Syria’s Children
Displaced Syrian children particularly vulnerable to cold weather, inadequate water and sanitation NEW YORK (December 3, 2013) – Nearly 5.5 million vulnerable Syrian children will soon face another...
Katy Perry Appointed Newest UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
NEW YORK (December 3, 2013) – At a special event held today at UNICEF Headquarters, global pop superstar Katy Perry was appointed UNICEF’s newest Goodwill Ambassador, with a special focus on engaging...
More than 850,000 infants saved from HIV since 2005, but alarming trends seen among adolescents
UNICEF report shows that new infections among adolescents could be halved by 2020 NEW YORK, November 29, 2013 – A new report released today by UNICEF shows great progress has been made to prevent...
Breastfeeding is Life-Saving for Babies in Philippines Typhoon Emergency
UN agencies stress need for breastfeeding support to mothers in affected areas NEW YORK (November 28, 2013) – UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) today called on those involved in the...
UNICEF Distributes School Equipment and Aid Supplies to Children in Philippines
NEW YORK (November 26, 2013) UNICEF is distributing School-in-a-Box and recreation kits to children in Tacloban and Roxas still living amidst the chaos left by Super Typhoon Haiyan. More than 350...
Children in Typhoon-Hit Tacloban Receive Vaccines Against Measles, Polio
NEW YORK (November 26, 2013) – Children in Tacloban—the hardest-hit city by Typhoon Haiyan—were today vaccinated against measles and polio in the first phase of a mass campaign by the Government of...
UNICEF and Rihanna Launch “There for the Philippines” Campaign to Help Children Affected by Typhoon Haiyan
Skylar Diggins, Robinson Cano, Vanessa Hudgens, among celebrities also supporting UNICEF’s aid and recovery efforts NEW YORK (November 25, 2013) – UNICEF today launched a new campaign—“ There for the...
UNICEF Ambassador Pau Gasol to Raise Funds for Children in Hard-Hit Areas of Philippines
NEW YORK (November 20, 2013) – UNICEF Ambassador and National Basketball Association (NBA) star Pau Gasol has pledged $1,000 for every point he scores at the Los Angeles Lakers game on Friday...