August 12, 2010
UNICEF ready to provide assistance to landslide-affected areas
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is preparing to respond to requests for emergency assistance for children and families affected by the devastating landslides in Zhouqu County in Northwest China’s Gansu Province. State media reported that as of today, the landslide has caused 702 deaths with 1,042 missing and 45,000 people evacuated.
August 11, 2010
UNICEF: 6 million children affected by the floods in Pakistan; some 2.7 million in need of immediate, lifesaving assistance
As the figures continue to rise, UNICEF says that 6 million children have been affected by the floods in Pakistan with some 2.7 million children in need of urgent, lifesaving assistance. "This is the biggest natural disaster to hit Pakistan and this region in living memory, bigger than the Tsunami or the earthquake, with millions of children and women struggling to survive in dire conditions. It is a race against time as we rush to deliver supplies to affected populations," said Martin Mogwanja, UNICEF Representative in Pakistan.
August 9, 2010
Statement by Anthony Lake, Executive Director of UNICEF, on the International Day of the World's Indigenous People
Today, UNICEF joins in celebrating the vibrant diversity, rich culture and remarkable contributions of the world’s indigenous peoples. This year’s celebration comes at a significant time, as world leaders prepare to gather next month in New York for the Summit on the Millennium Development Goals. These goals reflect a global recognition of the basic needs and human rights of all people, and the special duty we share to help those in greatest need, especially the children.
August 6, 2010
UNICEF appeals for $47.3 million for disaster relief in Pakistan
UNICEF has appealed for $47.3 million to fund its relief operation for the millions hit by flooding in Pakistan, including an estimated 1.4 million children. Pakistan is facing the worst flooding in more than 80 years. Heavy monsoon rains have affected close to 4 million people across the country.
August 3, 2010
Over 500,000 IKEA SUNNAN Lamps purchased and matched for donations to children in India and Pakistan
Since the IKEA SUNNAN campaign began June 1, 2009, over 500,000 lamps have been sold and matched for donations to either UNICEF or Save the Children. These solar powered lamps have already started to be distributed to children in India and Pakistan to help them read, write and study after dusk. The campaign matches every sale of a SUNNAN lamp for donation to either UNICEF or Save the Children.
