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HORN OF AFRICA CRISIS
'This crisis isn't over'
Goodwill Ambassadors Yuna Kim, Serena Williams, Ishmael Beah and Angelique Kidjo star in a new series of UNICEF-produced PSAs to make an appeal for continued support in the Horn of Africa.
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EMERGENCIES
Ready to return
In wake of the devastating flooding in central Philippines, families are beginning to contemplate returning home, however, they will need assistance getting back on their feet.
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HEALTH
National immunization effort
Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Health and AIDS control, Professor Thérèse N’dri Yoman, recently launched a four-day nationwide UNICEF-supported vaccination campaign, with the aim of protecting seven million children against polio.
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EDUCATION
Building a better future
Through UNICEF and in partnership with the Sri Lankan government, the Cathal Ryan Trust is investing in the country’s most essential resource - its children.
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SPECIAL REPORTS
Preparing for the worst
A UNICEF-supported Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) programme was officially incorporated into the national curriculum last month, providing learning materials for school children, along with educational games and child-friendly posters.
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PROTECTION
Providing a suitable alternative
Recently, a panel of experts gathered at United Nations Headquarters to discuss ways of improving the quality and standard of care for vulnerable children.
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WATER & SANITATION
Preventative measures
In wake of last year’s flooding, UNICEF and the European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid Department aim to prevent waterborne diseases by promoting safe hygiene and sanitation practices in Togo.
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RESOURCES: FOR JOURNALISTS
Leadership bios and photos
High-resolution portraits and biographical information about UNICEF executives.
Reporting guidelines
Principles to assist journalists as they report on issues involving children at risk.
Media contacts
Our global communications team: who we are, where we are, and what areas we cover.
Calendar of events
Key dates for coverage of UNICEF events and issues affecting the world’s children.
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RESOURCES: FOR DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS
Devpro Resource Centre
Publications, communiqués and research on children and international development.
ChildInfo statistics and monitoring
Datasets and publications monitoring the situation of children and women worldwide.
DevInfo database
A system endorsed by the UN Development Group for monitoring human development.
Innocenti Research Centre
Social and economic policy research in support of advocacy for child rights worldwide.
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RESOURCES: FOR AND ABOUT YOUNG PEOPLE
Voices of Youth
UNICEF’s online forum for young people interested in discussing major social issues.
Programmes for adolescents and youth
Meaningful participation and partnership for young people aged 10 through 19.
‘One Minutes Jr.’ workshops
Sixty-second youth videos celebrating diversity and child rights around the world.
International Children's Day of Broadcasting
Around the globe, broadcasters air programming by, for and about children.
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RESOURCES: UNICEF PUBLICATIONS
The State of the World’s Children
UNICEF’s flagship report for 2011: ‘Adolescence: An Age of Opportunity’.
Humanitarian Action for Children
Details on UNICEF's response to complex emergencies: ‘Building Resilience’.
Progress for Children
Report cards on strides made toward child rights and well-being worldwide.
UNICEF Annual Report
Details on UNICEF’s results for children and global challenges faced last year.
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RESOURCES: PARTNERS IN ACTION
United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative
Partners committed to narrowing the gender gap in primary and secondary education.
UNICEF and the European Union
Partners for children: ending harmful practices, providing safe water, responding to crises.
Corporate partnerships
Leveraging the strengths of the corporate sector on behalf of the world’s children.
Civil society partnerships
Collaboration with non-governmental organizations – global, regional, national and local.
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RESOURCES: UNICEF TELEVISION & RADIO
Video on demand
Broadcasters: Download free, broadcast-quality UNICEF video news packages.
UNICEF Radio
News and in-depth stories available via streaming audio and high-quality MP3s.
Vodcasts
Subscribe free of charge and watch UNICEF Television videos through iTunes.
Podcasts
Subscribe free of charge and listen to UNICEF Radio report through iTunes.
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RESOURCES: UNICEF PHOTOGRAPHY
Photo of the Week
A weekly editor's photography selection highlighting the needs and rights of children
Photo Essays
In-depth visual stories about children, their rights and UNICEF's work on their behalf
Can You See Me?
Profiles of individual children and the issues they face
In Focus
Features on children's lives around the world