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Uganda helpline gives children a voice during pandemic

https://www.unicef.org/uganda/stories/matter-life-and-death-case-uganda-child-helpline

Call centre staff are providing counselling and other support over reports of abuse and neglect

One of the best defences against coronavirus

https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/water-sanitation-one-of-best-defences-against-coronavirus

One of the cheapest, easiest, and most important ways to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is frequent handwashing with soap and water. But for many children and families, basic water and hygiene facilities remain out of reach. Forty per cent of the world’s population lacks access to soap and water at home, while 900 million children lack…

Forced returns of migrants must be suspended in times of COVID-19

https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/forced-returns-migrants-must-be-suspended-times-covid-19

GENEVA, 14 May 2020 - The United Nations Network on Migration is concerned by reports of States in many regions using forced return of migrants as a measure in response to COVID-19. The Network calls on States to suspend forced returns during the pandemic, in order to protect the health of migrants and communities, and uphold the human rights of…

As COVID-19 devastates already fragile health systems, over 6,000 additional children under five could die a day, without urgent action

https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/covid-19-devastates-already-fragile-health-systems-over-6000-additional-children

NEW YORK, 13 MAY 2020 – An additional 6,000 children could die every day from preventable causes over the next six months as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to weaken health systems and disrupt routine services, UNICEF said today. The estimate is based on an analysis by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, newly…

UNICEF appeals for $1.6 billion to meet growing needs of children impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/unicef-appeals-16-billion-meet-growing-needs-children-impacted-covid-19-pandemic

NEW YORK, 12 May 2020 – UNICEF is appealing for US$1.6 billion to support its humanitarian response for children impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, up from $651.6 million requested in a similar appeal late March. This increase reflects the devastating socioeconomic consequences of the disease and families’ rising needs. As the outbreak enters its…

Lights, camera, action in Kyrgyzstan

https://www.unicef.org/eca/stories/lights-camera-action

Dedicated teachers are bringing remote learning closer to children

In light of COVID-19 crisis, UN officials call for immediate release of all children in detention, including Palestinian children

https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/light-covid-19-crisis-un-officials-call-immediate-release-all-children-detention

JERUSALEM, 11 May 2020 - "We are seriously concerned over the continued detention of Palestinian children by Israeli authorities. At the end of March, 194 Palestinian children were detained by the Israeli authorities in prisons and detention centres, mainly in Israel, according to data released by the Israeli Prison Service. This is higher than…

Navigating pregnancy during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic

https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/navigating-pregnancy-during-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-pandemic

Pregnancy is a special time full of excitement and anticipation. But for expectant mothers facing the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), fear, anxiety and uncertainty are clouding this otherwise happy time. To learn more about how women can protect themselves and their little one, we spoke with Franka Cadée, President of the…

COVID-19 casts a new shadow over eastern Ukraine’s children

https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/covid-19-casts-new-shadow-over-eastern-ukraines-children

ZOLOTE, Eastern Ukraine – The empty playground and shell-scarred buildings that Daryna passed on her way to school were a daily reminder of how six years of conflict have ravaged eastern Ukraine and devasted the lives of the region’s children. An entire generation is growing up to the sound of shelling and gunfire, a nightmarish soundtrack to…

New ‘Pata Pata’ music video released by UNICEF spreads COVID-19 awareness - and joy - around the globe

https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/new-pata-pata-music-video-released-unicef-spreads-covid-19-awareness-and-joy-around

NAIROBI / NEW YORK / PARIS, Sunday 10 May 2020 - UNICEF is excited to announce the official release of Angelique Kidjo’s music video for “Pata Pata ”, a fresh take on Miriam Makeba’s 1967 hit song. Once called the “world’s most defiantly joyful song”, Makeba’s ‘Pata Pata’ has been re-recorded by UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Angélique Kidjo, to…

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