July 9, 2010
Raising HIV awareness among youth in Djibouti
UNICEF is helping raise awareness of risky behavior and its link to HIV among youth along the busy and economically vulnerable Ethiopia-Djibouti transport corridor. The daily presence of truckers and their significant purchasing power has made trading in drugs and prostitution more common in this community. Peer educators use counseling and interactive activities to educate young people on HIV prevention and keeping safe.
July 8, 2010
Iraqi refugee students in Syria need help to go back to school
Financial constraints prevent a great many young Iraqis in Syria from studying. UNICEF and its partners have initiated a program of remedial classes and out-of-hours vocational workshops to help bridge the gap for refugees who have had to sacrifice education to support their families.
July 7, 2010
Re-building communities as refugees return home to Kyrgyzstan
UNICEF is setting up ethnically-mixed child friendly spaces in Kyrgyzstan in an effort to re-establish trust among communities shattered by ethnic unrest. As refugees return home, addressing the emotional needs of children is as important as providing health, hygiene and nutritional supplies.
July 6, 2010
Female doctor defies odds to promote maternal health in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is one of the worst places in the world to be pregnant. It is estimated that a woman in this country dies every 30 minutes from complications relating to pregnancy. War, social stigma around gender, and a lack of trained medical staff add to the risks. This young doctor is determined to change that.
July 5, 2010
In Rwanda, free mosquito nets save lives
UNICEF and its partners are fighting malaria in Rwanda by supporting regular check-ups for mothers and children and distributing insecticide-treated mosquito nets free of charge. Taking preventive measures against malaria during pregnancy can significantly reduce the proportion of low-birth weight infants and maternal anemia.
