Latest in Tag: UNICEF Highlight
Latest in Tag: UNICEF
Aiming to end the circle of violence, UNICEF launches its latest campaign to save children
Parents’ disciplinary practices are due to the violence they have been subjected to themselves, says representative
UNICEF report: Combating inequality will save children’s lives
Some 69 million children will die by 2030 if nations do not act fast to tackle economic disparity, the report said. This was also the best way to prevent future crises, UNICEF wrote.
Two dozen children killed in Syria airstrikes, says UNICEF
Attacks on children in Syria have become “commonplace,” the UN body said. It called for the conflicts’ parties to protect children, saying at least 6 million of them were in dire need of assistance.
UNICEF: Most migrant minors arriving in Italy unaccompanied
Unaccompanied children heading to Italy via Libya are at risk of sexual abuse and exploitation, said a UN official. More than 90 percent of the children arrived alone this year, UNICEF said.
UNICEF confronts violence against children in cooperation with Al-Azhar, Coptic Church
The initiative targets educating imams and priests to raise awareness about violations against children in the name of religion
Nearly 87 million small children are growing up in conflict zones, says UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund reports nearly 87 million children under seven years of age know no life outside conflict zones. Exposure to trauma can hinder a child’s brain development.
For first time in Egypt, UNICEF uses click-funding to seek higher donations for its campaign
The ultimate dream for more than 7 million people in Egypt is to have clean accessible water to use and drink, a dream that UNICEF Egypt is trying to achieve
Children’s drawings help Unicef improve education in underprivileged areas
Campaign aims to support education and children’s rights by turning children’s drawings into real soft toys
87% of females in Egypt aged 15 to 49 underwent FGM from 2004-2015: Unicef
On world FGM day, Egypt pledges to completely eradicate the practice by 2030
10 international organisations to provide support to new comprehensive social health insurance system
Personal spending on health services reached more than 60% of total spending on health in Egypt, says Maait
EU grants €30m for expanding access to education in Egypt
EU’s contribution to programme will help establish 1,200 community schools in “disadvantaged” Egyptian governorates
UNICEF: A generation in ruins as Syria war continues
As Syria approaches five years since the beginning of its civil war, millions of children are dependent on aid. Since the beginning of the conflict in 2011, about 11,000 children have been killed, according to UNICEF. Nuha is 11 years old and lives in Homs, a city that has been destroyed in Syria’s civil war. …
Malaria deaths down 60%: WHO
A World Health Organization/UNICEF report claims more than 6 million lives have been saved from malaria over the past 15 years. Several countries are on the verge of eliminating the disease, health officials have said.
Coalition airstrikes hit military and civilian targets, Houthis continue advance
Airstrikes reportedly resulted in many civilian casualties, hitting a factory and a refugee camp while calls by Yemeni government for ground offensive continue
Public health challenges in the Middle East
By Dr Cesar Chelala Despite modest growth and poverty reduction, some important gains in the health status of the population have been achieved in the Middle East, thanks to improvements in technology, health service delivery and public health programmes. However, the whole region still faces important public health challenges. For example, although the region has decreasing …
Celebrating International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
95% of women between 18-28 suffered from verbal, physical harassment in the street, 52% think the way they’re dressed is reason
Palestinian children are children too
By Dr Cesar Chelala A friend who lives in Tel Aviv recently told me, “We are so shocked by the death of this little four-year-old boy….he was such a beautiful child. The whole country is in shock.” She was referring to the death of Daniel Tragerman, who was killed in his home in Sha’ar Hanegev by …
UN, NGOs urge effort to stop Syria war, aid refugees
Nearly three million people have fled Syria since the beginning of the conflict in March 2011, and aid groups say 5.5 million children have been affected.
5.5 million children impacted by Syria conflict: UN
The report focuses on the immense damage caused to children affected by the conflict, including “the accounts of children whose lives have been devastated by the three year old war, and highlights the profound traumas many have experienced”.
International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
FGM prevalence in Egypt declining, reported to be 74% in 2008
How to defeat bullying
By Dr Cesar Chelala For Iranian eight-year-old Mahan Rahimi life had become a torment. Because he was going bald due to an unknown illness, he was the target of unceasing bullying from his companions at school. He had become one of the millions of children and adolescents who suffer the daily consequences of bullying throughout the …
Our duty to protect children
By Dr Cesar Chelala The trafficking of children is a widespread phenomenon that is causing enormous suffering throughout the world. It is estimated that 4 million women and girls worldwide are bought and sold each year either into marriage, prostitution or slavery. Over 1 million children enter the sex trade every year (although most are …
Syrian school children allowed same access to education as Egyptians
Statements released by the UNHCR and Egyptian delegation highlight the Syrian refugee situation in Egypt and internationally
Alleged child engagement party in Mansoura
A video shows an 11 year boy dancing with his nine year old fiancee
UNICEF encourages the use of educational technology
UNICEF guides its country offices to create technology programmes that addresses the educational needs of children
Rights groups condemn exploitation of children at protests
State Information Service press conference accuses Muslim Brotherhood of using human shields
National Council for Childhood and Motherhood condemns children’s participation in protests
UNICEF’s call: “Do not exploit children for political ends”
G8 signs agreement to promote child nutrition
UNICEF: London conference delivers new hope for children in the battle against stunting and other forms of malnutrition
13 minors arrested in Tahrir
Human rights organisations reject children’s detention alongside adults
Arbitrary detention of minors rises since November
Systematic targeting of civilians results in disproportionate amount of arrested children