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June 21, 2025, 02:16 PM - 4 min read
At least 82 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces across Gaza, including 34 people seeking aid. UNICEF has warned of imminent deaths from thirst amid collapsing water systems.
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June 13, 2025, 07:12 PM - 2 min read
He applauded the holistic community-centric and service-oriented education of the university.
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April 11, 2025, 10:08 PM - 3 min read
Children make up between 35 per cent to 45 per cent of the nearly 10,000 cases of rape and sexual violence reported January and February this year, James Elder, the spokesperson for UNICEF told reporters in Geneva on Friday.
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March 22, 2025, 10:23 AM - 3 min read
UNICEF has once again urged the Taliban to revoke its ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan, warning that millions remain deprived of schooling. The agency cautioned that the prolonged prohibition will have dire consequences, including maternal and infant fatalities due to a diminishing number of female healthcare workers.
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January 24, 2025, 03:32 PM - 2 min read
Afghanistan remained on top among the countries to face multiple climate hazards, with the country facing heatwaves as well as severe flash floods that damaged more than 110 schools in May last year, UNICEF said.
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December 15, 2024, 08:24 PM - 5 min read
Student suicides in India have outpaced population growth and suicide trends, with exam failures and mental health crises being key drivers. Experts call for systemic reforms, open communication, and de-stigmatisation of mental health to curb the alarming rise.
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December 11, 2024, 05:59 PM - 3 min read
BMW and UNICEF have launched a partnership in rural India to empower 100,000 children, particularly girls from marginalised communities, with STEM education, fostering curiosity, creativity, and gender equality in Assam, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
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November 4, 2024, 11:20 AM - 2 min read
The Punjab government in Pakistan has closed all primary schools for the week due to alarming air quality levels in Lahore. The government plans to approach Indian authorities for joint efforts to address the worsening smog issue.
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September 14, 2024, 08:48 PM - 6 min read
Student suicides have not just exceeded farmer suicides but have consistently outpaced both population growth and overall suicide trends, says an NCRB report. While the figures are deeply concerning, what is being done about it?
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September 1, 2024, 09:34 AM - 3 min read
UNICEF has announced the issuance of an emergency tender to procure monkeypox (mpox) vaccines for countries severely affected by the outbreak. This initiative is part of a collaborative effort with Africa CDC, Gavi, WHO, the Pan American Health Organisation, and other partners, aimed at containing the spread of mpox, which has been declared a public health emergency.
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August 18, 2024, 04:27 PM - 2 min read
The NCPCR chief pointed out that textbooks like Talimul Islam are reportedly in use within these madrasas, which label non-Islamic individuals as "kafir" (infidels).
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August 12, 2024, 10:27 PM - 2 min read
A study by NGO Vitamin Angels India and supported by UNICEF, conducted across several states, found that communities with strong local leadership and grassroots initiatives showed significant improvements in diet diversity and nutritional outcomes.
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