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UNICEF welcomes new initiative to aid children affected by conflict
NEW YORK, 20 November 2008 – As the world commemorates Universal Children’s Day, UNICEF today welcomes the launch of a new group...

Young conflict survivors launch network for children caught in war
NEW YORK, 20 November 2008 – “We, a group of former child soldiers and survivors of armed conflict in different capacities, are pleased...

Achieving children’s rights through legislative reform
NEW YORK, 18 November 2008 – Today in New York, UNICEF is bringing together experts, academics, parliamentarians and representatives...

UNICEF inducted into Polio Hall of Fame
WARM SPRINGS, GEORGIA, 14 November 2008 – UNICEF was inducted into the Polio Hall of Fame today in recognition of its role as a founding partner in the Global ...

China and Ghana broadcasters win 2008 International Day of Broadcasting Awards
NEW YORK, 11 November 2008 – UNICEF presented the 2008 International Day of Broadcasting (ICDB) Awards to China Central Television and Ghana ...

First emergency supplies airlifted into Goma
GOMA, 11 November 2008 -  The first four planes carrying supplies to curb cholera and respiratory infections have arrived in Goma.  These first supplies were...

Measles Initiative supports disease prevention in China’s earthquake zone
WASHINGTON, D.C,  10 November  2008 - The Measles Initiative is supporting the government of the People's Republic of China in providing....

Don’t let hate Live, say the children of Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda, 11 November 2008 – At the Fourth Annual Children’s Summit, attended by the nation’s highest leadership, the children of Rwanda...

UNICEF is supporting families of victims of the collapsed school in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, 8 November 2008 – While search and rescue operations continue to rescue students and teachers from the rubbles...