Kieran O’Brien, Director of Partnerships for UNICEF Ireland, recently visited the Northern Province of Sri Lanka to monitor the progress of our work.
Radika’s Story
Radika is 60 years old, but she looks much older. When we meet first she smiles with her mouth, but not with her eyes. She has five grand-children, [...]
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Radika’s Story
15th June 2011 | by unicef | Womens Rights | No Comments
UNICEF Highlights Promise of Adolescent Girls on International Women’s Day
8th March 2011 | by unicef | Advocacy, Womens Rights | No Comments
On the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, UNICEF draws attention to the 515 million adolescent girls in the developing world who can help their families, communities and countries to prosper if they are empowered with education and skills.
Secondary education is critical to girls’ development, empowerment and protection. It contributes to greater civic participation, and [...]
Female doctor defies odds to promote maternal health in Afghanistan
8th July 2010 | by unicef | Childrens Rights, Womens Rights | No Comments
Field Report by Cornelia Walther, Malalai Maternity Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. For Dr. Sumaira Yaftali, medicine is more than just a career. It’s the culmination of her life-long ambition.
“I want to become a good doctor because the Afghan society is so damaged,” said Dr. Yaftali. “War has brought many needs, especially for women. Our culture [...]
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