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UNICEF, originally the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, officially United Nations Children's Fund since 1946, is an agency of the United Nations responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The organization is one of the most widely known and visible social welfare entities globally, operating in 192 countries and territories. UNICEF's activities include providing immunizations and disease prevention, administering treatment for children and mothers with HIV, enhancing childhood and maternal nutrition, improving sanitation, promoting education, and providing emergency relief in response to disasters.
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Live streaming has taken SC to hearts, homes of citizens: CJIVice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Chief Justice DY Chandrachud Monday said efforts should be made to make justice accessible to all regardless of background and circumstances, and to make it a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Up to 20,000 children displaced every day by storms, floods and wildfires, UNICEF saysStorms, floods and wildfires led to more than 43 million displacements of children between 2016 and 2021, UNICEF has said.Sky News - Published | |
Nearly 300 migrant children have died or disappeared this year in Mediterranean crossingsAt least 289 children have died or disappeared attempting the dangerous Mediterranean Sea crossing from North Africa to Europe so far this year, according to UNICEF.Sky News - Published | |
Andy Murray among stars backing child health plea to PMAndy Murray is among a host of celebrities putting his name to a UNICEF appeal to Rishi Sunak to guarantee basic early-life services to all children in the UK.Sky News - Published | |
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