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2.6 million more children plunged into poverty in rich countries during Great Recession

2.6 million more children plunged into poverty in rich countries during Great Recession

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Stronger social protection policies a decisive factor in poverty prevention ROME/ GENEVA/ NEW YORK/ HONG KONG, 28 October 2014 – A new UNICEF report shows that 2.6 million children have sunk below the poverty line in the world’s most affluent countries since 2008, bringing the total number of children in the developed world living in […]

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Handwashing one important tool in the Ebola fight – UNICEF

Global News, Water Sanitation & Hygiene 00:37

Global Handwashing Day a reminder that the simple practice saves lives NEW YORK/ HONG KONG, 15 October 2014 – As the world celebrates the seventh Global Handwashing Day, UNICEF said the fight against Ebola further underscores the practice of handwashing in disease prevention. “Handwashing with soap is one of the cheapest, most effective ‘vaccines’ against […]

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Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake on awarding of Nobel Peace Prize to Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi

Global News 00:37

NEW YORK/ HONG KONG, 10 October 2014 – “In a year that has seen so many crises affecting children around the world, the Nobel Committee’s decision is a welcome affirmation of the rights of every child to an education, to live free from violence, exploitation and abuse, and to be heard. It is a reminder […]

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UNICEF Statement on Award of Nobel Peace Prize to Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi

Global News 00:37

NEW YORK/ HONG KONG, 10 October 2014 – “UNICEF is delighted that Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi, two powerful advocates for children’s rights, have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. “The timing of well-deserved honor for two brave and determined champions for children could not be more appropriate: This is the year the international community […]

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