Tag: #UNICEF
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EBOLA: OVER 1,000 PEOPLE INFECTED IN DRC, TODDLER DIES
Ebola has now infected more than 1,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in an outbreak that has spread to a third displacement camp and killed an 18-month-old girl. Congo’s government confirmed that its death toll reached 254. A Congolese health report stated that the 18-month-old baby tested for Ebola on June 14 in…
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UN AGENCIES INTENSIFY EBOLA RESPONSE IN EASTERN DRC
UN agencies have intensified response efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), delivering medical supplies, protective equipment, and logistical support. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said peacekeeping and humanitarian teams are supporting government-led response efforts, with Ituri identified as the epicentre of the outbreak. He noted that operations…
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NSSEC SEEKS UNICEF BACKING TO BOOST DATA, DIGITAL SKILLS IN SCHOOLS
Nigeria’s secondary education system may be getting a digital upgrade—as National Senior Secondary Education Commission turns to United Nations Children’s Fund for support.* The NSSEC is pushing for stronger collaboration with UNICEF to improve data collection, digital literacy, and technical skills in senior secondary schools across the country. Executive Secretary Iyela Ajayi says better data…
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CHILD DEATHS DROP BY HALF, BUT WHO WARNS GLOBAL PROGRESS IS SLOWING
Millions of lives have been saved since 2000—but the World Health Organization says the fight to protect children is losing momentum. Global child survival has recorded major gains over the past two decades, with under-five deaths dropping from over 10 million in 2000 to 4.9 million in 2024, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).…
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NHRC RAISES ALARM OVER CHILD SAFETY IN GOMBE IDP CAMP, URGES URGENT PROTECTION
With thousands displaced by attacks in Bauchi State, human rights officials warn that children in Gombe’s IDP camp face rising risks of abuse, trafficking, and neglect. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for urgent and collective action to protect displaced women and children taking shelter in Kashere, Gombe State, following violent attacks that…
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5 MILLION CHILDREN STILL DIE ANNUALLY DESPITE GLOBAL PROGRESS — UN WARNS
Progress is slowing, inequality is widening, and millions of child deaths remain preventable—this is the UN’s urgent warning to the world. The United Nations is raising alarm over the slow pace of progress in reducing child mortality, revealing that about 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, despite decades of global gains.…
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DRONE STRIKES KILL AID WORKER IN GOMA, RAISE WAR CRIMES CONCERNS
Drone attacks hit Goma in eastern Congo on Wednesday, killing at least three people, including a French aid worker, marking the first such strike since AFC/M23 seized the city last year. The rebel group blamed the Congolese army for targeting densely populated areas, while UN peacekeepers warned attacks on staff could constitute war crimes. The…
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SOKOTO EXPANDS EARLY EDUCATION DRIVE TO TACKLE OUT-OF-SCHOOL CRISIS
With over 66% of children out of school, Sokoto is scaling up early education, building mega schools, and launching digital programmes to bring thousands of children back into classrooms. The Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) says it is ramping up Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and rolling out bold reforms to tackle…
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BAUCHI GOV COMMITS TO HEALTHCARE & GENDER EQUALITY
Bauchi strengthens its push for healthier, fairer communities! Governor Bala Mohammed has reaffirmed Bauchi State’s dedication to quality healthcare, gender equality, and social protection, during a visit from UNICEF and Global Affairs Canada. He highlighted programs that have already benefited over 16,000 people through youth entrepreneurship, women empowerment, and nutrition initiatives. The governor noted boosts…
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PLAN INTERNATIONAL URGES STRONGER ACTION TO END CHILD MARRIAGE IN NIGERIA
Plan International Nigeria has called for more effective measures beyond paper policies to tackle child marriage, a form of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) affecting millions of Nigerian girls. Dr Charles Usie, the Country Director, highlighted that 44% of Nigerian girls marry before 18, placing Nigeria third globally for child brides with over 24 million affected. This…
