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Wellbeing and happiness of children, a national priority for Bhutan
THIMPHU 9 December 2021, : The Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) reiterated its commitment to uphold all provisions of the Convention on the Rights of the Child as UNICEF marked its 75 th Anniversary today. Congratulating UNICEF on its 75th Anniversary and for giving every child a fair chance in life, Health Minis...
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UNICEF hails Bhutan’s successful completion of full COVID-19 vaccinations for 90% of the eligible population
THIMPHU, 27 JULY 2021, - “UNICEF Bhutan congratulates the Royal Government of Bhutan for completing the second phase of a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign. As a result of exemplary efforts by the Government, 90 per cent of the eligible population in the country has been vaccinated. With home-based vaccinat...
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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar awards prizes for the best South Asian ideas on handwashing
Bhutan, 22 October 2018 – New innovative ideas on how to save lives in South Asia by encouraging hand washing with soap were celebrated on Monday. The cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) awarded prizes for the best ideas submitted to the regional WASH I...
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Early Moments Matter
With every hug and every kiss, with every nutritious meal and game you PLAY, you’re helping to build your baby’s brain. Play is a critical form of stimulation that boosts children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. For every child, early moments matter. Embedded video follows