At a glance: Spain
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Manchester United and FC Barcelona join forces for UNICEF and the fight against AIDS
BARCELONA, Spain, 23 April 2008 – They are fierce competitors on the football pitch, playing in front of millions of fans and television viewers. But just before the match that took place at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, both Manchester United and Football Club Barcelona put aside their rivalries to join UNICEF and the Unite for Children, Unite Against AIDS campaign.
In partnership with UNICEF, delegates from Fútbol Club Barcelona visit Swaziland
NKAMBENI, Swaziland, 13 December 2007 – A ball made from plastic bags is not among the usual equipment used by professional footballers. However, that didn’t stop members of the renowned Fútbol Club Barcelona from joining in a pickup game with children at a 'Neighbourhood Care Point' for orphans and vulnerable children during a two-day visit to Swaziland earlier this month.
In Japan, FC Barcelona raises AIDS awareness and support for children at risk
YOKOHAMA, Japan, 9 August 2007 – Thousands of FC Barcelona fans walked into Nissan Stadium earlier this week dressed in their team jerseys, eager to see football stars such as Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto’o and the squad’s latest addition, Thierry Henry, in action.
In South Africa, FC Barcelona and friendly rivals score new goals for children
PRETORIA, South Africa , 22 June 2007 – There was Spanish flamenco dancing, African drumming and the unique trumpeting of the South African ‘vuvuzela’ or air horn – called football’s beautiful noise here.
FC Barcelona wins prestigious sports award for UNICEF partnership
BARCELONA, Spain, 3 April 2007 – Sports stars and legends took centre stage last night at the Laureus Sports Awards held in Barcelona. Among the honourees was the president of football club FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta, who was presented with the Spirit of Sport Award in recognition of the partnership with UNICEF to benefit children across the developing world affected by HIV/AIDS.
Uganda Kids League in exhibition match with FC Barcelona cadet team
BARCELONA, Spain, 2 February 2007 – Amongst the TV cameras and photographers, 16 boys from Uganda shivered in the cold and rain but waited patiently. When the moment arrived, they walked out onto the pitch in Camp Nou – the stadium of Football Club Barcelona – and the crowd roared in appreciation.
UNICEF e-greetings: New, improved and great for last-minute holiday wishes
NEW YORK, USA, 20 December 2006 - After a successful first year, UNICEF’s electronic greetings service, available online at www.unicef-shop.com, has undergone several improvements for this holiday season.
Spanish footballers ‘keep the promise’ to children for World AIDS Day
BARCELONA, Spain, 5 December 2006 – More than 20 football teams, including FC Barcelona and FC Real Madrid, took part in a massive display of solidarity for children affected by HIV and AIDS this past weekend.
Executive Director accepts Asturias humanitarian award on UNICEF’s behalf
NEW YORK, USA, 20 October 2006 – In a moving ceremony in northern Spain today, UNICEF Executive Director Ann M. Veneman accepted the Prince of Asturias Award for Concord.
UNICEF wins Asturias humanitarian award for work on behalf of children
NEW YORK, USA, 14 September 2006 – UNICEF has been awarded the ‘Nobel Prize’ of the Latin world for its 60 years of working to save and improve children’s lives. The Prince of Asturias Award for Concord is one of the most prestigious recognitions of humanitarian achievement.
FC Barcelona-UNICEF alliance kicks off with help for children affected by HIV
NEW YORK, USA, 7 September 2006 – Futbol Club Barcelona kicked off a new global alliance with UNICEF today at a press conference in New York. The partnership, benefiting children across the developing world, will focus on those affected by HIV/AIDS in Swaziland during its first year.
Shakira helps launch UNITE FOR CHILDREN UNITE AGAINST AIDS in Spain
MADRID, Spain, 23 June 2006 – UNICEF’s Spanish National Committee launched its UNITE FOR CHILDREN UNITE AGAINST AIDS campaign yesterday with the help of international superstar and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Shakira.
UNICEF launches new e-greetings service
NEW YORK, 2 December 2005 – UNICEF has launched a new service offering electronic greetings from the website http://www.unicefshop.org. For the first time, private individuals and business users living in eight countries around the world can send a ‘card’ via the internet while making a donation to UNICEF causes.
