Equality Now (www.EqualityNow.org) is urging the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights to call upon African Union (AU) member states to urgently address rising sexual violence and exploitation of women and girls across the continent. In its statement to the 83rd Ordinary Session of the Commission this month, the human rights organisation called on … Read more
THE United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has enlisted the support of traditional rulers in Bauchi State to ensure widespread compliance with polio vaccination efforts. During a courtesy visit to the Emir of Dass, Alhaji Othman Usman, on Friday, Dr Nuzhat Rafique, UNICEF Chief of the Bauchi Field Office, emphasised the crucial role traditional institutions … Read more
THE United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Taliban regime in Afghanistan to lift its ban on girls’ education beyond primary level, as the new academic year commences with millions of young girls still barred from classrooms. The prohibition, in effect since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, has deprived 2.2 million Afghan … Read more
UNICEF has lauded the Enugu State Governor, Mr Peter Mbah, for investing in the critical sectors of education, primary healthcare and infrastructure in the state. The Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Enugu, Mrs Juliet Chiluwe, made the commendation at the signing of the Enugu Government Multiyear 2025/2027 Workplan, along with UNICEF, at the Government House, … Read more
THE Jigawa government has begun the training of 600 women in environmental sustainability to enhance their social and economic wellbeing. The beneficiaries would receive training through the Waste to Wealth Initiative being implemented in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Mr Adamu Sambo, Managing Director, Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency (JISEPA), stated this … Read more
THE UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated 110 million dollars to neglected crises across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, amid deep cuts to global humanitarian funding, UN’s top aid official Tom Fletcher in a statement, said more than 300 million people were in urgent need of assistance. But funding has been falling annually, … Read more
THE Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria in collaboration with UNICEF would plant 2,080 trees in three months to strengthen environmental sustainability and mitigate the negative impact of climate change in the area. Prof. Kabiru Bala, Vice-Chancellor ABU, disclosed this on the sideline of a workshop on Tree Planting, Waste Recycling and Sustainable Practices for … Read more
THE United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has praised Gov. Dauda Lawal’s administration in Zamfara for promoting social protection for children and vulnerable groups in the state. This was stated in a congratulatory message to the governor regarding Local Government Councils’ commitments to social protection. The message, signed by UNICEF’s Representative in Nigeria, Mrs Cristian Munduate, … Read more
SENEGAL-BORN TikTok phenomenon Khaby Lame, celebrated worldwide for his silent, expressive videos that captivate millions, has been named a UNICEF goodwill ambassador. The 24-year-old digital icon, who now boasts over 162 million followers, addressed the youth of his native country on Friday as part of his new appointment, urging them to overcome challenges and pursue their dreams. From … Read more
Ms Regina De-Dominicis, UN Children’s Fund UNICEF’s Special Coordinator for the refugee and migrant response in Europe has urged governments to address the root causes of mass migration. Regina De-Dominicis – who also heads the agency’s Europe and Central Asia Regional Office –made the call in a statement on Thursday. De-Dominicis issued her plea for … Read more