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'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.

UNICEF's awareness campaigns reach 33M Egyptians

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 - 04:03 GMT

1.3 million citizens benefited from disinfection and eradication services, as well as support and support for 250,000 women and children with social care services, as well as strengthening health services for about 3 million mothers and children.

Egypt’s Min. of Tourism & Antiquities attends celebration of 75th anniversary of UNICEF establishment

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 - 11:02 GMT

The Pyramids of Giza were lit up for an hour in blue, the official color of the United Nations and UNICEF.

Pyramids, Sphinx turned blue marking 75th anniversary of UNICEF

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 - 08:19 GMT

Today, in a high-level function under the auspices of and attended by His Excellency Sameh Shoukry, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, UNICEF celebrated with national counterparts the 75th anniversary (UNICEF@75) of the establishment of UNICEF.

WHO, UNICEF calls for prioritizing vaccinating teachers against COVID-19

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 - 09:06 GMT

The World Health Organization [WHO] called on prioritizing vaccinating teachers against COVID-19 all around the world.

August 9 marks International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2021

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 - 01:30 GMT

Indigenous peoples are endowed with a great diversity of unique cultures, traditions, languages and knowledge systems.

Instagram Launches Nation-Wide Awareness Campaign Addressing Online Bullying

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 - 02:30 GMT

Instagram, in partnership with Egypt’s National Council for Women, Egypt’s National Council for Childhood and Motherhood, and UNICEF Egypt; has launched حاسبوا_على_كلامكم# - an online bullying awareness campaign across Egypt.

Minister of International Cooperation, UNICEF Expand Partnership to Support Children and Youth’s Economic and Social Empowerment

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 - 10:50 GMT

Minister of International Cooperation, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, met with Ted Chaiban, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa.

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