13 million children denied education by mideast wars un

13 million children denied education by Mideast wars: UN

In a report on the impact of conflict on education in six countries and territories across the Middle East, the United Nation's children fund UNICEF said more than 8,850 schools were no longer usable due to violence.
djokovic new unicef goodwill ambassador

Djokovic new UNICEF goodwill ambassador

Reigning world tennis champion Novak Djokovic became a new goodwill ambassador for the UN Fund for Children on Wednesday, joining a roster of athletes and celebrities to hold the post.
at least 62 children killed in yemen in past week unicef

At least 62 children killed in Yemen in past week: UNICEF

At least 62 children have been killed and 30 injured in Yemen over the past week as fighting has escalated with a Saudi-led air campaign, the UN children's agency UNICEF said on Tuesday.
businesses asked for greater contribution to childrens rights

Businesses asked for greater contribution to children’s rights

A ceremony to announce “Children's Rights and Business Principles” was organized on November 27 by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
na leader honoured with unicef award

NA leader honoured with UNICEF award

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has presented a humanitarian award to National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan for her contributions to the country’s efforts in child mortality rate reduction.
unicef praises vietnamese glass bone girl

UNICEF praises Vietnamese “glass-bone” girl

The website of the United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on May 29 ran an article praising Vietnamese “glass-bone” girl - Nguyen Phuong Anh - for her talent and desire to live which have inspired the community.
bmgf unicef finance rural area it project

BMGF, UNICEF finance rural area IT project

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will provide $500,000 for central Da Nang city to bring information technology (IT) to its rural areas in 2013.
children left behind in worlds city boom unicef

Children left behind in world's city boom: UNICEF

More than one billion children now live in crowded cities around the world but too many are stuck among the poorest of the poor without electricity, water or education, a UN report said Tuesday.