Three billion people lack basic protection against coronavirus – UN Experts
As nations around the world fight the coronavirus pandemic with mass lock downs and travel bans, UN experts warn that some three billion people lack even the most basic weapons…
We’re paying special attention to the rights of children in Delta – Okowa
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Wednesday reaffirmed that his administration would continue to execute programmes in line with its commitment to protecting the rights of…
UNICEF to reintegrate over 200 children released in Borno alleged to have ties with armed groups
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says 223 children, including 10 girls, have been cleared of suspected ties with armed groups. UNICEF Nigeria Representative, Mr Peter Hawkins, made the disclosure…
N/East accounts for 60% of out-of-school girls in Nigeria – UNICEF
A new report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Nigeria still has a long way to go to ensure equality of education for girls, especially in the north-east,…
Globally, more girls are going to school, staying in school than ever before – UNICEF
A new report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that despite the ongoing violence against women and girls, it has made some remarkable gains in the 25 years…
UN releases US$15 m in aid to vulnerable countries to tackle spread of coronavirus
The World Health Organisation, WHO, says the United Nations, UN has released US$15 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to help fund global efforts to contain the…
WHO puts global spending on treatment of FGM at $1.4 bnÂ
Female genital mutilation (FGM) exacts a crippling economic as well as human cost, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday. WHO made the announcement as part of activities organised…
Measles: 45 million children in Africa, Asia to receive immunisationÂ
Up to 45 million children in seven developing countries will be immunized against measles in a series of major vaccination campaigns to try to halt a global surge in the…
Rotary, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation partner to infuse additional $450m into global polio eradication effort
Rotary and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are renewing their longstanding partnership to end polio, announcing a joint commitment of up to $450 million to support the global…
UN confirms over 170,000 grave violation against children in war over the last decade
There has been a nearly three-fold rise in attacks on children in conflict over the last decade, UNICEF said on Monday. The UN has verified more than 170,000 grave…