UN bodies including UNICEF, WHO probe DR Congo sex abuse reports
UNICEF on Wednesday became the third UN agency to launch an internal inquiry into sexual abuse of women in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), promising “serious consequences” for any culprits. The children’s fund said in a statement it was “appalled that people who identify as UNICEF workers have reportedly committed abuse against vulnerable women […]
Breastfeeding: Benue embarks on sensitization, commends UNICEF’s intervention
As part of activities to mark this year’s World Breastfeeding Week, the Benue state Ministry of Health has commenced aggressive campaigns and sensitization of mothers on the importance and benefits of exclusive breastfeeding.
COVID-19: Breastfeeding still best for mothers, babies — UNICEF
By Chioma Obinna As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to celebrate this Year’s World Breastfeeding Week starting from August to 7th, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF has urged mothers to continue to breastfeed their babies while observing all necessary safety and hygiene precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic. UNICEF stressed that the COVID-19 […]
COVID-19: UNICEF donates 5,000 WASH kits, 100 touchless hand washing stations to Benue IDPs
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, Tuesday donated 5,000 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, WASH, kits and 100 Touchless Hand Washing Stations as COVID-19 interventions to Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs camps in Benue state.
COVID-19 a great challenge, slowing down pace of work – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has identified the COVID-19 pandemic as a major challenge in the execution of its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene WASH intervention among others.
COVID-19:Vaccinate children now or risk them to uncertain future,UNICEF tells Nigeria
ABUJA-THE United Nation’s Children Fund,has urged Nigeria to seize the current moment to vaccinate children or risk them to what it called “uncertain future and possibly dire health prospects.”
