Field Report by Shushan Mebrahtu and Adamou Matti Dan Mallam UNICEF Communication Specialist Shushan Mebrahtu and Communication Officer Adamou Matti Dan Mallam travelled into the field assess the situation of families, especially children and women, amid the Sahel region’s intensifying nutrition crisis. Their report follows. AGUIE, Niger, 1 May 2012 – Two-and-half year old Oumarou [...]
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Field diary: Journey to recovery from severe acute malnutrition in Niger
2nd May 2012 | by unicef | Sahel, Uncategorized | No Comments
UNICEF in 2011: UNICEF records major successes in challenging humanitarian year
4th January 2012 | by unicef | Uncategorized | No Comments
From famine in the Horn of Africa to flooding in Pakistan and uprisings across the Middle East, 2011 was a challenging year for families in the developing world. Report by Chris Niles 31 December 2011: Watch UNICEF’s year in review. Extreme weather, rising food prices, and political conflict displaced millions and pushed families to desperation [...]
UNICEF concerned about impact of drought and food crisis on children in the Horn of Africa
1st July 2011 | by unicef | Uncategorized | No Comments
With a major food and refugee crisis looming in the Horn of Africa due to a deadly combination of drought, on-going conflict and escalating food prices, UNICEF calls on local governments and donors to lead a rapid humanitarian response. According to UNICEF, millions of children and women are at risk from death and disease unless [...]
In Côte d’Ivoire, schools re-open slowly in wake of post-election violence
4th May 2011 | by unicef | Uncategorized | No Comments
This week schools have slowly started to re-open in Côte d’Ivoire’s largest city, Abidjan, and across the country. But many challenges remain. Report by Louis Vigneault from ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 29 April 2011. “Schools are slowly re-opening in the south, but many children and teachers are still absent where insecurity is persistent,” said UNICEF Education [...]
UNICEF and partners respond as heavy rains displace tens of thousands in Namibia
14th April 2011 | by unicef | Uncategorized | No Comments
ONDANGWA, Namibia, 13 April 2011 – A few sunny days offer some respite for citizens reeling from the impact of the worst floods in northern and central Namibia since 2008, and its heaviest recorded rains. Report by Suzanne Beukes. UNICEF’s Suzanne Beukes reports on the devastating floods in northern Namibia and efforts by UNICEF and [...]
Landmine clearance saves lives and protects livelihoods in over 40 countries
4th April 2011 | by unicef | Uncategorized | No Comments
World marks international mine awareness day and calls for action Achievements have been made but landmines and explosive remnants of war continue to kill or injure thousands of people a year, United Nations officials say in observance of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. With high level interest in the [...]
Tunisia’s youth step up to assist thousands of migrants fleeing Libya
8th March 2011 | by unicef | Emergency, Uncategorized | No Comments
As violence mounts in Libya, the border is overflowing with fleeing migrants. In the last two weeks, more than 100,000 have crossed the Libya-Tunisia border on their way to their countries of origin. Report by Najwa Mekki Upon arrival at the border at Ras Jdir, migrants are received at a transit area where volunteers, the [...]
As flood crisis persists, UNICEF provides health and education aid in southern Pakistan
28th September 2010 | by unicef | Uncategorized | No Comments
Ancient necropolis in Thatta becomes temporary home to 450,000 displaced people Field report by Raabya Amjad. THATTA, Pakistan, 27 September 2010 – Thatta, a town in southern Pakistan’s Sindh province, is one of the areas hardest-hit by the country’s recent floods. It is also home to the famous Makli Hills, a renowned burial place for [...]
Thousand homeless and millions reeling in Pakistan’s Punjab province
27th August 2010 | by unicef | Emergency, Pakistan Floods, Uncategorized | No Comments
During his week-long visit to Pakistan, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia Daniel Toole visited a relief camp for those affected by the floods in Muzaffargarh, one of the most devastated districts in southern Punjab. UNICEF officials have been touring the flood-affected areas, speaking with families to understand their needs and evaluate the situation on [...]
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