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Across borders in Gaza children died of malnutrition, dehydration: UNICEF spokesman says in front of Rafah crossing

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 07:16 GMT

James Elder, spokesman for UNICEF, urged, the world on Tuesday for the passage of humanitarian aid in front of the Rafah crossing, saying that “these are the supplies that are urgently need to get across into the civilians of Gaza to save the children”.

Egypt, UNICEF in talks to collaborate on social care, services to children surviving conflicts

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 03:24 GMT

Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabbaj received Thursday a delegation from UNICEF.

Egypt launches National Strategy for Early Childhood Development 2024 – 2029

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 03:50 GMT

The strategy will help spare 10 million children the risk of not reaching their full potential.

UNICEF: 17,000 children in Gaza unaccompanied or separated from their families

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 - 01:52 GMT

UNICEF said that nearly all children in the enclave were thought to require mental health support, US News reported on Friday.

UNICEF to implement water, sanitation projects in Upper Egypt over 3 years

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 - 11:36 GMT

The initiative is worth $2.5 million.

UNICEF Egypt's Ambassador Mona Zaki Invites People To Donate To Children In Gaza

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 - 11:39 GMT

UNICEF Egypt's Ambassador Mona Zaki Invites People To Donate To Children In Gaza

UNICEF hands over humanitarian aid targeted at 150K individuals in Gaza to Egyptian Red Crescent

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 - 09:33 GMT

UNICEF is sending trucks filled with water, mobile latrines, and dignity kits to address the immediate humanitarian needs of 150,000 people.

'Regional conference on Social Care Reform' launched in Egypt to exchange experience on protection, welfare

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 - 07:37 GMT

UNICEF, Egypt, and the Arab League launched Sunday a two-day regional conference on social care system reform.

Climate Change Education: Inspiring Children to Take Action in Egypt

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 - 12:37 GMT

UNICEF led a panel discussion Wednesday at COP27 entitled “Climate Education: Inspiring Children to Take Action in Egypt”.

UNESCO’s Director General: Education is often undervalued & underfunded

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 - 12:59 GMT

In her message, Azoulay stressed that the only possible solution to bring about a profound change in the world for the better lies in investing in education.

UNICEF, NCCPIM&TIP sign MoU to launch strategic partnership

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 - 02:53 GMT

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by H.E. Ambassador Naela Gabr, Chairperson of the National Coordinating Committee for Combating and Preventing Illegal Migration and Trafficking in Persons, and Mr. Jeremy Hopkins, UNICEF Representative in Egypt.

“Youth For Climate” Caravan, a national initiative putting youth at the forefront of climate action

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 - 07:06 GMT

The “Youth For Climate” Caravan, an equipped mobile van powered by gas, will be led by a team of young people travelling across all the Egyptian governorates kicking off on the 5th of September.

Egypt, UNICEF officials discuss joint country program for 2023-2027

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 - 01:59 GMT

Mashat praised the close relationship between the Egyptian government and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), highlighting its role in advancing the development agenda through aligning with national efforts aimed at supporting and empowering youth and strengthening social protection systems for children and mothers, as well as healthcare systems.

UNICEF Egypt holds seminar on early childhood development

Fri, 20 May 2022 - 12:01 GMT

UNICEF and the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab Middle East and North Africa (J-PAL MENA) at The American University in Cairo (AUC) co-hosted a seminar titled “Early Childhood development: Guiding investments in long-term human capital development in Egypt”.

Egypt’s Justice Ministry, UNICEF sign MoU on judicial protection of children’s rights

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 - 10:59 GMT

The MoU seeks to ensure the establishment of ideal child courts across Egypt, a country that has few juvenile courts and where children serve sentences in special institutions.

Japan and UNICEF sign exchange notes to expand COVID-19 vaccination in Egypt

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 - 12:39 GMT

UNICEF and the Government of Japan signed and exchanged notes for a new collaboration between UNICEF and the Embassy of Japan titled ‘Expanding COVID-19 Vaccination in Egypt’ at the premises of the Ministry of International Cooperation. This collaboration aims to support the COVID-19 vaccination in Egypt and to establish effective cold chain systems for vaccines storage.

UNICEF, Japan launch $3.4M-worth project to support Egypt's anti-COVID-19 efforts

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 - 03:01 GMT

UNICEF and Japan signed Sunday memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to launch the project.

'It Takes a Village' movie wins Best Short Documentary award at New York Movie Awards

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 - 10:56 GMT

UNICEF announced today that the short documentary film “It Takes a Village” has won the “Best Short Documentary” award at the New York Movie Awards.

Catherine Russell assumes functions as new UNICEF Executive Director

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 - 10:23 GMT

Catherine Russell took office today as UNICEF’s new Executive Director, becoming the fourth woman to lead the organization in its 75-year history.

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