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El Paso enters final steps for UNICEF designation

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso has been selected to enter the final stage for UNICEF's Child Friendly Cities Initiative. The initiative is a global program that supports local governments in building communities that prioritize children in policy and …

UNICEF: 90% of Maternal Deaths in Afghanistan Are Preventable with Basic Resources

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported that 90 percent of maternal deaths in Afghanistan could be prevented with access to basic healthcare services. The agency emphasized that many of these fatalities are avoidable through simple medical …

Unicef UK picks creative agency

FM Meets UNICEF Regional Director For Middle East & North Africa

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Jamal Amer met on Wednesday with Regional Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for the Middle East and North Africa, Edouard Beigbeder and his accompanying delegation. In the meeting, attended …

World : UNICEF Lauds Malaysia’s Timely Earthquake Aid To Myanmar, Urges Climate Resilience For Children

By Nabilah Saleh PUTRAJAYA, May 1 (Bernama) -- The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed its appreciation for Malaysia’s swift humanitarian response to the recent earthquake in Myanmar, describing it as timely and impactful in assisting …

Borno, Yobe, Adamawa get UNICEF $50m education grant

The United Nations Children’s Fund has announced a $50m education intervention for Nigeria’s northeastern states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe to improve access to quality education. Speaking to journalists in Maiduguri during the launch of the second phase …

3.7 Million Children Immunized As UNICEF Targets Zero-Dose Kids, Boosts Health Access in Nigeria

ABUJA: More than 3.7 million children have been vaccinated in Nigeria as part of ongoing immunization campaigns aimed at eradicating polio and tackling other vaccine-preventable diseases, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Mr. Bashir …

Indonesia and UNICEF Commit to Protecting Children in Digital and Real Worlds

SEAToday.com, Jakarta - Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kemkomdigi) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have committed to strengthening child protection both online and offline. "Our children deserve safe spaces, …

400,000 children never received any vaccine in North-east – UNICEF 

  There are estimated 400,000 children, aged one year and above, that have not received any form of vaccine across North-east states. This was stated Tuesday by the United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) health officer, Bashir Elegbede, during a …

Sanwo-Olu, UNICEF Seek Collective Action To End Polio

Share As Nigeria marked the 2025 World Immunisation Week and National Polio Week, government officials and UNICEF have called for united action to eradicate polio and reach zero-dose children, as part of efforts to prevent disease and reduce child …

"Russian drone struck our house": how woman with four children survived nighttime attack on Kyiv – photos

Iryna with her youngest son. Photo: UNICEF Ukraine The night of 6–7 May in Kyiv, which once again came under intense Russian attack, proved to be yet another ordeal for families with children. Iryna and her four children slept no more than two hours due to …

Non-Governmental Initiatives Are Trying To Bridge the Malnutrition Gap in South West Nigeria

When Azeezat Babatunde gave birth to her daughter, the baby was visibly underweight and lethargic. She was born prematurely. The 20-year-old single mother who lives in Alagbado, a densely populated area of Lagos, South West Nigeria, watched as her daughter …

Nigeria has the most malnourished children in Africa — 2nd globally

Nigeria has the highest number of malnourished children in Africa, and the second highest globally, according to Nemat Hajeebhoy, UNICEF's Chief of Nutrition.An estimated two million children in Nigeria suffer from severe acute malnutrition, and …

Case study calls upon State to increase budgetary allocation to social service workforce

Unicef Celebrates World Children’s Day at Mcedo Primary School in Mathare. November 11, 2023. [File, Standard] The government has called for increased investment in the social service workforce to enhance child protection This, it emerged, will expand and …

Food crisis: UN seeks $160m for North-East Nigeria

The UN requires roughly $160 million to avert a food crisis in conflict-battered north-east Nigeria. Speaking to reporters on Monday, the body’s humanitarian arm said the situation is at its worst in five years. The region has been plagued by a 15-year …

Vietnamese Party leader visits Kazakhstan’s Ethno-Village

ASTANA — General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee Tô Lâm, accompanied by his spouse Ngô Phương Ly and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, on May 7 visited the Ethno-Village (Etno-Aul), a unique destination in Kazakhstan. …

Corruption in govt discouraging honest living, says Obi

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has lamented the deepening culture of corruption in Nigeria’s political leadership, warning that it is eroding the nation’s values and discouraging honest labour. Speaking on Tuesday during a …

Sultan backs €60m EU projects in North-West

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has pledged the support of traditional rulers for the implementation of 60 million euro transformative projects inaugurated for Nigeria’s north-western states. The three initiatives, supported by the European …

Hong Wei Liao Is Building a Life That Builds Others

She doesn’t look for fame. She doesn’t speak loudly. But when she talks, you listen. “I don’t need to be known,” she said. “I just want to be useful.” A Life of Effort and Meaning Liao was born in Hunan, China. She later moved to Canada, where she raised …

Rio Moving Launches 'Jane' – An AI Phone Assistant Trained on Over 30,000 Customer Calls

Rio Moving Launches “Jane” – An AI Phone Assistant Trained on Over 30,000 Customer Calls WY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Revolutionizing Customer Service, One Call at a Time Rio Moving, a leading name in professional …

Experts say Albania’s elections will reshape politics in the Western Balkans

New report by New Lines Institute gives insight into Albania’s democratic fragility, corruption reform efforts, and impact on stability in the Western Balkans. WASHINGTON D.C. , DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Lines …

AeroBase Group Enhances Defense Supply Chain with Advanced Solutions

Strengthening Global Defense Logistics with Cutting-Edge Procurement and Rapid Delivery Solutions SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AeroBase Group is a trusted partner in the defense and aerospace industries, …

MontyCloud and Pax8 Partner to Simplify the Cloud for SMB-focused MSPs

Pax8 MSPs Can Now Access MontyCloud’s No-Code, AI-Driven CloudOps Platform to Operate Efficiently, Optimize Costs, and Monetize Cloud Services at Scale REDMOND, WA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MontyCloud Inc., a leading no-code …

DELIVER Europe Reveals 10th Anniversary Line-Up with Global Leaders and Record Attendance

DELIVER Europe, the continent’s premier event for retail and e-commerce logistics, returns to Amsterdam on 4+5 June 2025 with its most ambitious edition yet. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This landmark 10th anniversary …

ABL Diagnostics to Increase Net Accounting Income Fivefold by 2024

A positive and increasing net accounting income in 2024, confirming ABL Diagnostics' ability to consolidate its historical activity ABL Diagnostics SA (EPA:ABLD) WOIPPY, MOSELLE, FRANCE, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ABL Diagnostics is …

ConstructAfrica Launches Industry Advisory Board to Drive Strategic Infrastructure Dialogue Across Africa

Dr Nelson Ogunshakin OBE appointed as Inaugural Chair ABU DHABI, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ConstructAfrica, the leading platform for market intelligence, thought leadership, and news on construction and …

Creatio Partners with Bits In Glass, Welcoming Them as Premier Partner to Advance Innovation in Manufacturing

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creatio, a global vendor of an AI-native platform to automate workflows and CRM with no-code, has partnered with Bits In Glass (BIG), a trusted global boutique consulting firm that …

APMG Proud to be Part of 5CS Joint Venture – A Gamechanger for Business Case Development

Transforming business case development with a smart, collaborative, online solution built on the proven Five Case Model. LONDON, HIGH WYCOMBE, UNITED KINGDOM, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- APMG is delighted to announce the launch of 5CS ( …

Guru SEO Services Earns Top Honors as Best Web Designers in Red Deer

RED DEER, ALBERTA, CANADA, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Guru SEO Services, a leading provider of cutting-edge SEO, web design, and development services, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the Best Web Designers in Red Deer …

InnoCSR and Rango Engineering Solutions Sign Distribution Agreement to Accelerate Adoption of Good Bricks in Nepal

KATHMANDU, NEPAL, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- InnoCSR has signed a landmark distribution agreement with Rango Engineering Solutions to accelerate the adoption of sustainable construction practices in Nepal’s Bagmati Province (Province 3). …

Tunnel to Towers Foundation Brand Alliance Routes for Sale and Beverage Wholesale Distribution Business Opportunities

Tunnel to Towers Foundation & Frank Siller Brand Alliance with Tower Beverage USA. Tower Beverage now offering Routes for Sale throughout the entire USA. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tower Beverage USA, led by …

Savant Showcases Agentic AI Tax Automation at 2025 ACT Annual Tax Technology Conference

Savant Demonstrates How Agentic AI Accelerates Compliance and Modernizes Common to Complex Tax Workflows at ACT TaxTech Annual Conference in Nashville SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Savant Labs, the agentic AI …

Persivia Powers the Next Era of Digital Health with Strategic $107 Million Investment and AI Innovation Patent

Fueling innovation and scale, Persivia’s $107M raise and newly patented AI engine set the stage for a smarter, faster future in healthcare. MARLBOROUGH, MA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Persivia, the company behind one of the …

FineCraft Contractors and Ratcliffe Architects Restore Bar at Señor Tequila’s in Time for Cinco de Mayo

The refreshed dining and bar space features custom shelving, LED lighting, and bold finishes—ready to serve guests in time for Cinco de Mayo. GERMANTOWN, MD, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FineCraft Contractors, Inc., in …

Hollywood Insider and Philanthropy Champion Harlan Boll Joins the International Order of Fantastic Professionals (IOFP)

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harlan’s career began unexpectedly in his teens when he was hired as an usher for the Elitch Gardens Summer Stock Theatre in Denver. A twist of fate redirected him to serve as the …

The International Order of Fantastic Professionals Welcomes Claudine McDaniel

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A former leader at Empirical CPA, Claudine is a sought-after speaker and published her first book in 2017, "More Than Conquerors: From Struggles to Forgiveness, From Forgiveness to …

Jack Canfield Inducted into The International Order of Fantastic Professionals

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Order of Fantastic Professionals (IOFP) is thrilled to announce that Jack Canfield has been inducted into the IOFP, in receiving the President’s Award for Success …

Steve Harrison Inducted into The International Order of Fantastic Professionals

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Order of Fantastic Professionals (IOFP) announced Steve Harrison has been inducted into the IOFP, receiving the coveted Embodied Awareness Award 2025. Steve Harrison …

Harvey Deutschendorf Newest Member of The International Order of Fantastic Professionals

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With over 25 years dedicated to studying and applying emotional intelligence (EI), Harvey has become a transformative force in personal development and leadership growth. His …