Tag: UNICEF

In the industrialized countries of the early twentieth century, there were no standards of protection for children. It was common for them to work...

While the countries of the world are progressing well at achieving the SDG targets, but the questions arise whether the efforts are enough after...

Unilever’s personal care brand, Dove and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have partnered to help 10 million young people across India, Brazil and...

The number of child workers in India has dropped for the first time in 20 years (4.3 million as compared to 12.6 million child...

British actress Millie Bobby Brown, the teenage star of hit drama series Stranger Things, was named as the youngest-ever goodwill ambassador for the United...

Global Handwashing Day is marked on October 15, to increase awareness and understanding the importance of maintaining hygiene. With the support of UNICEF, India...

Equitable investments in young people are increasingly seen as one of the best and most valuable long-term investments governments and businesses can make. Investing...

Human breast milk has the greatest potential impact on child survival, since it provides unique nutrition and immune support that babies need to strive and thrive. However, the awareness on the importance of breastfeeding and early nutrition is still poor among new mothers in India with many avoiding feeding colostrum (first milk) to the baby.

Around 2.5 million people in India are living with the disease of cancer. Every year, over 7 lakh new patients are registered, according to...