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The “The Gulf Countries’ Policy Dialogues on Child Wellbeing” Dialogue Brings Together Officials and Experts to Promote Child Protection
Abu Dhabi, 7 September 2023 -, The Dialogue “Gulf Countries’ Policy Dialogues on Child Wellbeing: Stronger and Inclusive Child Protection Systems in the Gulf” concluded, with the participation and presence of several officials, children and representatives from the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabi...
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UNICEF appoints artist Balqees Fathi as a UNICEF Ambassador
Dubai, 17 April 2023, - UNICEF today announced the appointment of artist Balqees Fathi as Ambassador to help raise awareness and advocate for children's rights and well-being. In her new role, Balqees will use her voice to promote the importance of investing in children's health, education, and protection, particu...
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Did you make your New Year's resolution yet?
As we approach the New Year, many of us will take some time to think about what we want to achieve in 2023. Why not make a promise to yourself that you know you can keep? Making a pledge donation will allow you to set up a monthly donation that will give hope to millions of children and their families, and ensure ...
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Invest in the future changemakers of MENA – children and young people!
In MENA, almost half the total population of the region is under the age of 24. This population has the potential to contribute to peace and stability and to expand economic opportunities, but they face unprecedented challenges in terms of learning, employment and social cohesion aggravated by political instabilit...
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UNICEF welcomes Al Abdulla Family’s US$483,000 contribution to support Early Childhood Development in Mongolia
Dubai/ Ulaanbaatar, 15 August 2022 -, UNICEF welcomes Al Abdulla Family’s contribution of US$483,000 to increase the access of vulnerable children in Mongolia to Early Childhood Development Program ‘ECD’ and pre-school services. “The first 1,000 days of life have a profound effect on children’s brain development, ...
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UNICEF welcomes AGFUND US$250,000 contribution to support water and sanitation supplies for Syrian refugee children in Zaatari Camp in Jordan
Riyadh/Amman/Cairo, 26 July 2022 -, UNICEF welcomed today The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND)’s grant of US$250,000 to provide life-saving water, sanitation and hygiene services and supplies for children and their families in Zaatari camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan. The agreement was signed today b...
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Help save a child from the deadliest form of malnutrition
Embedded video follows, What is RUTF?, RUTF is ready-to-use therapeutic food. It’s an energy dense, micronutrient paste made using peanuts, sugar, milk powder, oil, vitamins and minerals that is used to treat those threatened by severe wasting – the most dangerous form of malnutrition. Millions of malnourished chi...
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UNICEF in the Gulf: a look back at 2021 fundraising results
In 2021, UNICEF's strategic engagement with governments and private sector partners in the Gulf region continued to grow and mobilise vital resources in support of children around the world. Generous voluntary contributions allowed UNICEF to help children and adolescents with education, nutrition, immunisation, and the procurement and distribution…
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Safer Internet Day: Stay vigilant and be kind to others
Did you know that it takes less than a minute to write a comment that can significantly impact someone’s mental health and well-being? Did you know that social media can cause stress, anxiety and isolation? UNICEF invites everyone to stay alert and vigilant when engaging and networking in digital environments like gaming and social media platforms…
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In the fight against COVID-19, Gulf partners support UNICEF’s leading COVAX logistics role
As the largest single vaccine buyer in the world and with expertise in procurement and delivery to help children in need, UNICEF is leading logistics on behalf of the COVAX Facility to ensure that all participating countries and territories have equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. In 2021, partners from the Gu...
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UNICEF and AGFUND expand partnership with COVID-19 response projects in Yemen and Niger
Riyadh,, 27 December 2021 – The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) and UNICEF today signed two new project agreements deepening the 40-year-long partnership between the two organisations. The expanded collaboration comes at a time when COVID-19 continues to affect children at an unprecedented scale and w...
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In Linkedin Live session, du and UNICEF promote child safety online
On 28 November 2021, du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company EITC) organised a live discussion, broadcasted on their LinkedIn platform, with UNICEF on protecting children online from cyberbullying and how to stay safe in a digital world. Featuring a panel of three children and representatives from UNICE...