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Writing as UNICEF Regional Ambassador for South Asia, Tendulkar expresses concern that children today have fewer opportunities to play because of shrinking open spaces, increasing academic pressure and growing screen time.
opinion
Updated on Jun 29, 2026 06:39 am IST

17 more children die with measles symptoms, death toll reaches 311

17 more children die with measles symptoms, death toll reaches 311
us news
Published on May 04, 2026 09:31 pm IST

Two water delivery contractors killed by Israeli forces in Gaza: UN

Two water delivery contractors killed by Israeli forces in Gaza: UN
us news
Published on Apr 19, 2026 01:58 am IST

Bangladesh launches emergency measles-rubella drive after 100+ child deaths

A nurse treats a child suffering from measles at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Monday, April 6, 2026, amid a countrywide outbreak.
world news
Published on Apr 07, 2026 09:05 am IST

ICC-UNICEF initiative: Italian cricketers play with Kolkata kids ahead of T20 World Cup match

ICC-UNICEF initiative: Italian cricketers play with Kolkata kids ahead of T20 World Cup match
kolkata news
Published on Feb 08, 2026 09:16 pm IST

UNICEF to train docs, therapists of intervention centre for children in Aundh

As per officials, after being selected as a centre of excellence, the facility’s therapists, doctors and support staff have undergone intensive offline and online training, with several completing refresher sessions. (HT PHOTO)
pune news
Published on Dec 01, 2025 05:18 am IST

India on track to meet poverty-reduction goal, but 206 mn children still lack key services: UNICEF

India on track to meet poverty-reduction goal, but 206 mn children still lack key services: UNICEF
india news
Published on Nov 20, 2025 03:27 pm IST

Iran-backed Houthis raid UN agencies' offices in Yemen, detain one employee

During the raid, the Houthis detained at least one UN employee.
india news
Published on Aug 31, 2025 09:46 pm IST

Month-old baby's death in Gambia raises concern over female genital mutilation

The death has sparked outrage among women's rights defenders working to combat the deeply rooted cultural and religious practice that they say is a harmful violation against women and girls.
world news
Published on Aug 12, 2025 09:48 pm IST

Funding cuts drive Sudan's children to the brink of irreversible harm, UNICEF says

Funding cuts drive Sudan's children to the brink of irreversible harm, UNICEF says
world news
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 05:03 am IST

8 missing, including an Irish missionary, after gunmen storm a Haiti orphanage

No one has so far claimed responsibility for the attack early on Sunday.
world news
Published on Aug 05, 2025 09:23 am IST

UNICEF to join hands with WB govt, corporates for children's development

UNICEF to join hands with WB govt, corporates for children's development
india news
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 03:00 am IST

Refugee camp schools at risk in Bangladesh in aid crisis

Refugee camp schools at risk in Bangladesh in aid crisis
us news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:07 pm IST

Maharashtra govt, UNICEF breaking gender stereotypes among children

Maharashtra govt, UNICEF breaking gender stereotypes among children
india news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:51 pm IST

Bengal govt to build awareness among boys, girls on harmful effects of child marriage

Bengal govt to build awareness among boys, girls on harmful effects of child marriage
india news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:25 pm IST

UN: Sudan war is world's worst humanitarian crisis: 30 million need aid, 16 million of them kids

UN: Sudan war is world's worst humanitarian crisis: 30 million need aid, 16 million of them kids
world news
Updated on Mar 14, 2025 12:56 am IST

Matt LeBlanc's post-Friends hiatus wasn't 'planned': Here's what happened

When Matt LeBlanc explained his post-FRIENDS hiatus
cinema
Published on Mar 12, 2025 09:28 pm IST

Aid cuts could be paid in children's lives in Rohingya camps: UN

Aid cuts could be paid in children's lives in Rohingya camps: UN
world news
Published on Mar 11, 2025 09:00 pm IST

Infants as young as one among victims of sexual violence in Sudan: UNICEF

In this photograph released by UNICEF, a 16-year rape victim rests on a mattress at a UNICEF office in Sudan, Dec. 2, 2024.
world news
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 08:27 pm IST

Keen to be an intern at UNICEF? Check internship eligibility, how to apply here

Keen to be an intern at UNICEF? Check internship program, duration, eligibility
features
Updated on Mar 01, 2025 02:58 pm IST

‘Nearly 250 million children missed school last year because of extreme weather’

UNICEF said the world's schools and education systems “are largely ill-equipped” to deal with the effects of extreme weather.
news
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 08:45 pm IST

UNICEF says 250 million children missed school last year due to extreme weather

The United Nations Children's Fund, has released a report that says heatwaves, cyclones, flooding, and other extreme weather caused at least 242 million children in 85 countries to miss school last year.
world news
Published on Jan 24, 2025 09:36 am IST

Over 500 Afghan children killed or injured by explosive remnants in 2024: UNICEF

Children receive training to recognize and avoid the dangers of explosive remnants. (X-@UNICEFAfg)
world news
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 10:20 am IST

52 million+ children estimated to be out of school in conflict areas: UNICEF

Children in conflict-hit areas are having their rights violated, including being killed, injured, out of school, missing vaccines, and being critically malnourished, UNICEF said
education
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 08:02 am IST

Pakistan air pollution: 11 million children in Punjab in danger, warns UNICEF

Pedestrians walk along a road engulfed in thick smog in Lahore on November 11, 2024. Lahore, a city of 14 million people stuffed with factories on the border with India, regularly ranks among the world's most polluted cities, but it has hit record levels this month.
world news
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 08:45 am IST

Gaza children 'extremely impacted' by war: UNICEF

Gaza children 'extremely impacted' by war: UNICEF
world news
Published on Sept 30, 2024 10:19 pm IST

UNICEF issues emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines

Mpox spreads from person to person mainly through close contact with someone who has the disease.
world news
Published on Sept 01, 2024 03:01 am IST

Initial 1,000 days vital for child’s development: Experts

Actress Shabana Azmi, MP Medha Kulkarni, education commissioner Suraj Mandhare, paediatrician and neonatologist Dr Amita Phadnis, Indian Academy of Paediatrics former national president Dr Pramod Jog and actress Tanisha Mukherjee attended the conference organised by Gravittus Foundation in association with UNICEF on Wednesday. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 07:00 am IST

UNICEF, TYPA to hold photo contest on child rights, parenting

UNICEF seminar underway. (HT)
lucknow news
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 05:58 am IST

Over 2 million people stranded due to floods in Bangladesh

An aerial view shows flooded area in Companiganj of Sylhet district on June 20, 2024. In Sylhet, lashing rain and rivers swollen by flooding upstream in India also swamped heavily populated areas.
world news
Published on Jun 21, 2024 08:46 pm IST
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