Tag: UNICEF
UNICEF condemns attack on school in Kasese and calls for respect of schools as a safe place for all learners
Kampala; The United Nations Children’s Fund – UNICEF decisively condemns the attack on Lhubiriha Secondary School in Kasese District, which resulted in the tragic loss ... Read More
Airtel, UNICEF reaffirm commitment to accelerate access to quality education through Digital Learning in Uganda & across Africa
Wakiso: Airtel Africa, a telecommunications operator with a presence in 14 African markets, and UNICEF have reaffirmed their shared commitment to accelerate access to quality ... Read More
Malnutrition in mothers soars by 25 per cent in crisis-hit countries, putting women and newborn babies at risk – UNICEF
New York: The number of pregnant and breastfeeding adolescent girls and women suffering from acute malnutrition has soared from 5.5 million to 6.9 million – ... Read More
Airtel Uganda and UNICEF Tip Children on Preparing for Roles in Workplaces
Kampala: In celebration of World Children’s Day marked on 20th November, each year, Airtel Uganda, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) hosted ... Read More
UNICEF appoints climate activist Vanessa Nakate as Goodwill Ambassador
New York: 25-year-old Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate has been appointed as the newest UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, affirming her collaboration with the organisation and recognising ... Read More
UNICEF deploys over 450 climate-resilient emergency tents to support school reopening in Uganda
KAMPALA/COPENHAGEN/NEW YORK; UNICEF is deploying 457 high performance tents to support school reopening in flood-affected districts in Uganda, marking the first time the newly innovated tents ... Read More
Catherine Russell assumes functions as new UNICEF Executive Director
New York; Catherine Russell took office today as UNICEF’s new Executive Director, becoming the fourth woman to lead the organization in its 75-year history. “It ... Read More
Building trust in vaccines, addressing the youth mental health crisis, and bridging the digital divide among key opportunities for the world’s children post-pandemic – UNICEF
New York: Renewing global confidence in vaccines, addressing challenges to youth mental health and wellbeing, fighting discrimination, tackling climate change, and bridging the digital divide are ... Read More
New Year’s Babies: Over 3600 children will be born in Uganda on New Year’s Day – UNICEF
NEW YORK/KAMPALA; An estimated 3,636 babies will be born in Uganda on New Year’s Day, according to UNICEF. This is a 7.26 per cent decrease from ... Read More
UK leads global fight to protect up to 75 million children against deadly diseases
· New UK support to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to protect up to 75 million children against deadly diseases like measles, polio and typhoid · ... Read More
