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Despite progress, adolescent girls continue to bear the brunt of the HIV epidemic with 98,000 new infections in 2022: UNICEF

NEW YORK, Dec 1 (APP):Nearly 98,000 adolescent girls aged 10-19 were infected with HIV in 2022 – or 1,900 new infections every week according to UNICEF’s latest Global Snapshot on Children with HIV and AIDS released ahead of World AIDS Day. While total infections among girls aged 10-19 have almost halved since 2010 from 190,000… Continue reading Despite progress, adolescent girls continue to bear the brunt of the HIV epidemic with 98,000 new infections in 2022: UNICEF

Children’s delegation calls on President, discusses issues & rights of children

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP):In connection with World Children’s Day, a delegation of children representing four provinces, Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir called on President Dr Arif Alvi here on Monday and discussed issues and rights of the children. The delegation was nominated by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and led by the… Continue reading Children’s delegation calls on President, discusses issues & rights of children

Child protection unit inaugurated in Chitral lower

PESHAWAR, Nov 02 (APP):The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Protection and Welfare Commission (KP CP&WC), together with Abdullah Fadil, Representative, UNICEF Pakistan on Thursday officially inaugurated the Child Protection Unit (CPU) in Chitral Lower. The ceremony was hosted by Muhammad Ali, Deputy Commissioner, Chitral Lower and was attended by key stakeholders, government officials, representatives from civil society… Continue reading Child protection unit inaugurated in Chitral lower

Punjab dept, UNICEF to create awareness about child marriages

LAHORE, Oct 02 (APP):The Punjab Women Development Department (WDD) and UNICEF Pakistan are set to collaborate on a crucial awareness campaign to combat child marriages in Punjab, coinciding with the “16 Days of Activism.” A UNICEF team, led by Adeel Jafferi, Communication and SBC (social and behavior change) Specialist Child Protection, held a productive meeting… Continue reading Punjab dept, UNICEF to create awareness about child marriages

Child poverty surges as 1 in 6 live in extreme poverty worldwide: UNICEF

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 14 (APP):One in every six children is forced to survive on less than $2.15 a day, according to a new report from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Bank released on Wednesday. The findings show that 333 million children worldwide are living in extreme poverty – a decrease of almost… Continue reading Child poverty surges as 1 in 6 live in extreme poverty worldwide: UNICEF

Training workshop for CPOs concludes

PESHAWAR, Sep 08 (APP):The five-day training workshop organized by Directorate of Social Welfare for Merged Areas in collaboration with UNICEF for staff of newly established Child Protection Units (CPUs) in merged districts and six subdivisions concluded here Friday. The training was attended by 40 participants of merged tribal district and other staff members from Project… Continue reading Training workshop for CPOs concludes

One year after from catastrophic floods, millions of children in Pakistan still need urgent support

ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP):Millions of children continue to need humanitarian assistance and access to essential services, one year after historic floods devastated Pakistan where recovery and rehabilitation efforts remain underfunded United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday. This season’s monsoon rains are worsening already challenging conditions for flood-affected communities, tragically claiming the lives of… Continue reading One year after from catastrophic floods, millions of children in Pakistan still need urgent support

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UNICEF Country head calls on Health Minister

ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): UNICEF Representative in Pakistan Abdullah Fadil called on the Caretaker Federal Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan on Monday and discussed issues related to the health sector. During the meeting, the UNICEF Country Chief congratulated the Minister for Health on assuming this important responsibility. Dr. Nadeem Jan appreciated UNICEF’s services in… Continue reading UNICEF Country head calls on Health Minister

Chief of Field Officer of UNICEF, Abdullah Muhammad Yousaf addressing during the launching ceremony of Global Breastfeeding Month 2023

APP38-030823 PESHAWAR: August 03 - Chief of Field Officer of UNICEF, Abdullah Muhammad Yousaf addressing during the launching ceremony of Global Breastfeeding Month 2023. APP/SYR/ MAF/TZD/ABB
APP38-030823 PESHAWAR: APP39-030823 PESHAWAR: August 03 - Chief of Field Officer of UNICEF, Abdullah Muhammad Yousaf and Director General Health Services KP Dr. Shoukat Ali in a group photo with other officials during the launching ceremony of Global Breastfeeding Month 2023. APP/SYR/ MAF/TZD/ABB

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