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UNICEF plans to deliver around 2bn doses of COVID-19 vaccines
UNICEF is working with major global airlines and freight providers to step up efforts to deliver close to 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines in 2021 to over 92 countries around the world as soon as vaccines become available.
Covid-19: UNICEF warns of dire, growing consequences for children
UNICEF has warned in a new report of significant and growing consequences for children as the COVID-19 pandemic lurches toward a second year.
1 in 6 children lives in extreme poverty: Analysis
An estimated 1 in 6 children – or 356 million globally – lived in extreme poverty before the pandemic, and this is set to worsen significantly, according to a new World Bank Group-Unicef analysis released on Tuesday.
Covid Vaccine: UNICEF to stockpile 520 mn syringes by year-end
The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has begun laying the groundwork for Covid-19 vaccination by purchasing and pre-positioning syringes and other necessary equipment, reports Xinhua.
40 pc of world’s population lack handwashing facilities at home: UNICEF
Forty percent of the world’s population – or 3 billion people – do not have a handwashing facility with water and soap at home, according to new estimates from UNICEF.
UNICEF hails immunization progress in Bangladesh amid pandemic
New data shows that monthly immunization service uptake has surpassed pre-COVID-19 levels in Bangladesh despite the challenges faced by parents, communities and health services during the pandemic.
One stillbirth occurs every 16 seconds: Joint UN report
Almost 2 million babies are stillborn every year or 1 every 16 seconds, according to a new joint report.
Bangladesh has highest prevalence of child marriage in S Asia: UNICEF
Despite significant progress in recent years, Bangladesh has the highest prevalence of child marriage in South Asia and ranks among 10 countries in the world with the highest levels, said UNICEF on Wednesday.
Prompt action against any kind of child oppression, warns PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the government is careful so that prompt action can be taken against any kind of child oppression in the country.
UNICEF names cricketer Mushfiqur as new Nat'l Ambassador for children’s rights
Former national cricket team captain Mushfiqur Rahim has been named as UNICEF’s newest National Ambassador in Bangladesh to promote children’s rights throughout the country.