Hong Kong, December 17, 2021– The Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF HK) hosted “Say Yes to Breastfeeding – Acknowledgement Ceremony” today to acknowledge corporations and organizations for supporting breastfeeding in Hong Kong. Officiating Guests including Professor Sophia Chan Siu-chee, Secretary for Food and Health, Mr. Ricky Chu Man-Kin, Chairperson of Equal Opportunities Commission […]
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Official Launch of UNICEF HK 2021 “Discover, for every child” Virtual Run eConnect with Runners to Advocate “Reimagine Education” for Every Child
Hong Kong, 15 December 2021 – Organized by Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF HK), “Discover, for every child” virtual run, will be held from December 21, 2021 to January 27, 2022. Registration will commence from December 16 to join running with friends for every child to enjoy their rights of education. In the past two years, […]
Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF Honors 35 Unsung Heroes Celebrating 35 Years of Partnership and Contribution
Hong Kong, November 29, 2021 – The Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF HK) launched its commemorative book — Coloring Every Child’s World with 35 Rainbows, to honor UNICEF Hong Kong’s 35 unsung heroes in celebration of its 35th anniversary. Mr. Henry Tang, Honorary Advisor of UNICEF HK officiated the launch of the ceremony alongside […]
UNICEF HK Chairman Ms. Judy Chen Encourages Young People to Become Life-long Learners and Raises Concerns on the Well-being of Adolescent Girls Affected by Gender Inequality Under COVID-19
Hong Kong, 26 Oct 2021 – Speaking at the 2nd Women Power Forum in Hong Kong, Ms. Judy Chen, Chairman of the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF HK), pointed out the world has evolved at an unprecedented pace and has stepped into a new social norm, especially in the past two years. To overcome […]
State of the World’s Children, Caring for Children’s Mental Health
HONG KONG/15 October 2021 – The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about the mental health of a generation of children. Yet the pandemic may represent the tip of a mental health iceberg – an iceberg we have ignored for far too long. The State of the World’s Children 2021 just published, examines child, adolescent and […]
UNICEF HK 2021 A New Experiential Virtual Fund-raising Event, “Discover, for every child” Appreciation Ceremony Breaking With Conventions to Advocate #PlayToHelp
Hong Kong, 8 October 2021 – Organized by Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF HK), a new experiential virtual fund-raising event “Discover, for every child” was held from 30 August to 22 September. ‘Play to help’ is the goal of the activity. Despite the disruption from COVID-19 pandemic, participants were still able to join 9 innovative programs […]
‘Change for Good’ continues to support children’s education: Cathay Pacific and UNICEF HK raised HK$1.56 million in 2020 despite huge disruption to global air travel
©UNI328306 Hong Kong, 4 October 2021 – Cathay Pacific Airways and the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF HK) announced today that the ‘Change for Good’ (CFG) inflight fundraising programme raised a total of HK$1.56 million over the 2020 programme period. Last year was especially difficult for the whole world. COVID-19, and the resultant travel […]
Immediate actions needed to help millions of children affected by Haiti earthquake and Afghanistan crisis
HONG KONG/PORT-AU-PRINCE/PANAMA CITY/GENEVA, 18 August 2021 – In the last few days we have witnessed two major crises unfolding in our world: a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday morning and the rapid escalation of the conflict in Afghanistan. Haiti earthquake The devastating earthquake hit Haiti on August 14th, with major impact in the southwestern region. […]
Immediate actions needed to help millions of children affected by Haiti earthquake and Afghanistan crisis
HONG KONG/PORT-AU-PRINCE/PANAMA CITY/GENEVA, 19 August 2021 – In the last few days we have witnessed two major crises unfolding in our world: a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday morning and the rapid escalation of the conflict in Afghanistan. Haiti earthquake The devastating earthquake hit Haiti on August 14th, with major impact in the southwestern region. […]
UNICEF HK Held World Breastfeeding Week Virtual Celebration
©UNICEF HK/2021 Hong Kong, 6 August 2021 ── Echoing the global call of World Breastfeeding Week, the first week of every August, Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF HK) held a virtual celebration today. With the support of the Food and Health Bureau and Department of Health of the Government of the Hong Kong Special […]