Tag: UNICEF
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MEDIA PLAY CRUCIAL ROLE IN PROMOTING EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING IN NIGERIA – EXPERTS
Experts say the media is vital to driving Nigeria’s exclusive breastfeeding agenda, urging journalists to champion the cause as vigorously as sports coverage. Speaking at a multi-zonal media dialogue on the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week, they highlighted that with strong media support, stakeholders can ensure mothers and caregivers get the encouragement and information needed for…
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UNICEF AND KATSINA LAUNCH SMART SURVEY TO TACKLE CHILD MALNUTRITION
UNICEF and Katsina State government are rolling out the Standardised Monitoring and Assessment of Relief Transitions (SMART) Survey to map malnutrition among children aged 6-59 months. The survey will track wasting, stunting, and underweight, helping guide timely interventions across all 34 local governments. With UNICEF and USAID funding the initiative and Katsina committing over N500…
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UNICEF CONDEMNS DEADLY ATTACK IN SUDAN KILLING 450, INCLUDING 35 CHILDREN
UNICEF CONDEMNS DEADLY ATTACK IN SUDAN KILLING 450, INCLUDING 35 CHILDREN UNICEF strongly condemns the horrific attack in North Kordofan, Sudan, where 450 civilians—including 35 children—were killed, calling it a shocking violation of humanity and international law. The tragic violence struck communities near Bara over the weekend, leaving many injured and missing, with fears the…
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UNICEF URGES KEBBI ASSEMBLY TO PASS CHILD PROTECTION ACT AND CHILD BENEFIT ALLOWANCE
UNICEF URGES KEBBI ASSEMBLY TO PASS CHILD PROTECTION ACT AND CHILD BENEFIT ALLOWANCE UNICEF calls on Kebbi lawmakers to fast-track the Child Protection Act and introduce child benefit allowances to boost education, healthcare, and welfare for vulnerable kids. During a visit to the Kebbi House of Assembly, UNICEF’s Michael Juma highlighted the urgent need for…
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UNICEF, KEBBI GOVT EMPOWER 400 OUT-OF-SCHOOL GIRLS WITH SKILLS AND LITERACY
UNICEF, KEBBI GOVT EMPOWER 400 OUT-OF-SCHOOL GIRLS WITH SKILLS AND LITERACY In a bold move to end child marriage and boost girl-child empowerment, 400 vulnerable adolescent girls in Kebbi have graduated from a transformative skills and literacy program. Supported by UNICEF, Kebbi Ministry of Women Affairs, and NANA Foundation, the initiative trained girls from Gwandu,…
