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Highlights Of NDTV-UNICEF #Reimagine Telethon: An Initiative To Protect Most Vulnerable Children Affected By COVID-19

Campaigns | Sunday November 22, 2020

Children are the forgotten victims of the pandemic. COVID has severely affected not just children's health but has caused many of them to drop out of school. Family incomes are badly hit and so is children's nutrition and health including timely immunisation. With lockdowns being relaxed, things will improve but will not get back to normal for a ve...

Rashtrapati Bhavan, Qutub Minar And Other Monuments To #GoBlue On The World Children's Day 2020

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Sunday November 15, 2020

World Children's Day 2020: The Rashtrapati Bhavan, Qutub Minar and other monuments across India will #GoBlue on the World Children's Day on November 20 in solidarity with child rights and the impact of COVID-19 on children's lives, the UNICEF said.

UNICEF Plans To Stock Half Billion Syringes As World Awaits Covid Vaccine

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 20, 2020

The UNICEF said it will stockpile 520 million syringes in its warehouses, as part of a larger plan of one billion hypodermic needles by 2021, to guarantee initial supply and help ensure that syringes are available in countries before the COVID-19 vaccines arrives.

International Day Of The Girl Child: The Faces Of Girl Power

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Saturday October 10, 2020

International Day of Girl Child 2020 is very special. This year the theme of International Day of the Girl Child is "My voice, our equal future". The theme focuses on how girls globally are leading the way. International Day of the Girl Child is a United Nations designated day, observed every year on October 11. This year Day of the Girl Child is a...

World Teachers’ Day 2020: Know History, Significance, Theme For This Year

Education | Edited by Mridusmita Deka | Sunday October 4, 2020

World Teachers' Day: The theme for this year's World Teachers’ Day celebration is Teachers: Leading in Crisis, Reimagining the Future. The day celebrated to focus on the works of the educators is held by UNESCO in partnership with UNICEF, International Labour Organisation and Education International

Indian-Origin UNICEF UK Chief Quits After Raising Bullying Concerns

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 25, 2020

Sacha Deshmukh, the Indian-origin chief of the UK arm of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), has resigned, months after taking charge of the post after raising bullying concerns against the UN charity's chair.

8-Year-Old's Heartwarming Message To Teachers Amid Pandemic. Watch

Offbeat | Thursday September 17, 2020

An eight-year-old boy from Bangladeshhas won hearts with his thank you message to teachers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

UNICEF To Lead Procurement Of Covid Vaccines For Low Income Countries

World News | Press Trust India | Monday September 7, 2020

In what could possibly be the world's largest and fastest ever operation of its kind, UNICEF has announced that it will be leading the procurement and supply of coronavirus vaccines to ensure that all countries have safe, fast and equitable access to initial doses when they are available.

Bihar Madrasas Start Modern And Mainstream Syllabus From Current Academic Session

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Sunday September 6, 2020

Around eight lakh students, enrolled in 4,000 madrasas across Bihar will now be able to learn English, Hindi, Science, Social Science and Maths from Class 1 to Class 12 apart from the Arabic and Islamic studies.

It's A Girl For Katy Perry And Orlando Bloom. They Name Her Daisy Dove

Entertainment | Pranita Chaubey | Thursday August 27, 2020

Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom got engaged on Valentine's Day in 2019

Wayne Rooney To Manage England At Soccer Aid Charity Match

Asian News International | Friday August 21, 2020

Delighted with the announcement, Wayne Rooney said that participating in Soccer Aid for UNICEF is something he has wanted to do for many years.

COVID May Cause Severe Malnutrition In Another 67 Lakh Children, Warns UNICEF

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 28, 2020

An additional 6.7 million children under the age of five across the world could suffer from wasting this year due to the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UNICEF warned on Tuesday.

2.4 Million Children Affected By Recent Floods In India: UNICEF

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 23, 2020

An estimated 2.4 million children have been affected by the recent floods in India, the UNICEF said on Thursday, calling for immediate support, more resources and innovative programmes to address the challenges faced.

22 Million Children From South Asia Missed Out On Early Education Due To COVID-19: UNICEF

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 22, 2020

Nearly 22 million children from South Asian countries, including India, have missed out on early childhood education in their critical pre-school year due to coronavirus outbreak, according to a new research by UNICEF.

COVID-19 Lockdown In India Has Impacted Education Of Over 247 Million School Children: UNICEF Report

Education | Edited by None | Wednesday June 24, 2020

A report prepared by UNICEF has revealed that COVID-19 pandemic in India and lockdown has impacted 247 million children enrolled in elementary and secondary education, besides 28 million children who were undergoing pre-school education in Anganwadi centres.