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Kolkata: Several iconic structures 'GoBlue' to mark World Children's Day

Nov 20, 2024, at 11:31 pm

Several iconic structures like Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu), Bidhan Sabha Bhavan (Assembly Building) and Press Club Kolkata have been lit up in blue to commemorate the World Children's Day on Wednesday.

Kolkata school students urge for more use of science and technology in classroom

Nov 22, 2023, at 06:30 am

Kolkata/IBNS: A school student from Kolkata along with his friends urged the authorities to use more modern gadgets and technology in the classroom to make learning more enjoyable when he was given an opportunity to symbolically assume the chair of their headmaster.

Iconic buildings in Kolkata go blue to uphold children's rights as part of UNICEF programme

Nov 21, 2023, at 03:37 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Iconic buildings and structures like Bidhan Sabha Bhavan (Assembly Building), Howrah Bridge, Metcalfe Hall, Birla Planetarium, Nehru Children's Museum, Kolkata Press Club, Birla Industrial and Technological Museum and UNICEF office in Kolkata were lit up in blue light on Monday to espouse the rights of children for commemorating World Children's Day.

1 million learners certified through UNICEF’s Passport to Earning initiative

Oct 13, 2023, at 05:32 am

New Delhi: One million young learners have been certified through Passport to Earning initiative, an online programme organised by UNICEF.

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell visits India to spotlight progress on global goals for children

Oct 07, 2023, at 03:07 am

New Delhi/New York/IBNS: UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell concluded a four-day visit to India on Friday to highlight life-saving progress in health and development for millions of vulnerable children while calling on global leaders to prioritise investment in children to deliver on the world’s sustainable development goals.

ICC, BCCI, Education Ministry, UNICEF launch online learning module 'CRIIIO 4 GOOD' initiative to promote gender equality

Oct 03, 2023, at 02:28 am

Ahmedabad/IBNS: The International Cricket Council, Board of Control for Cricket in India, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and UNICEF with 1000 children launched CRIIIO 4 GOOD, a new online, life skills learning module, to promote gender equity among girls and boys, here on Monday.

Adani Vidya Mandir, Ahmedabad & UNICEF join hands to raise awareness about child rights among students

May 19, 2023, at 03:28 am

Ahmedabad/IBNS: Adani Vidya Mandir, Ahmedabad (AVMA) is joining hands with UNICEF to roll out the ‘UNICEF on Campus Knowledge Initiative’ for all the school students from June to December 2023, the institution said in a press release.

Millions missing out on remote learning during emergencies: UNICEF

Oct 29, 2021, at 11:46 pm

New York: At least 200 million boys and girls, live in 31 countries which do not have the resources to deal with remote learning during any future emergency school closures, the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, said in a study released on Thursday.

Radio played a key role to spread awareness during pandemic crisis say MP based programme executives

Sep 19, 2020, at 04:24 am

Bhopal/IBNS: Radio can be a key tool for communicating with people as well as keep a tab on the challenges faced by children, especially during the pandemic, said Anil Gulati, Communication Specialist, UNICEF, Madhya Pradesh.

Faith leaders from MP focus on spreading awareness against discrimination stemming from COVID-19 pandemic fear

Jun 22, 2020, at 10:10 pm

Bhopal/IBNS: Madhya Pradesh based leaders from various faiths came together recently to spread awareness against the stigma and discrimination prevalent in society owing to an irrational fear of the COVID-19 pandemic.

UNICEF's International Children's Film Festival gives voice to rural kids against social evils

Jan 22, 2020, at 12:49 am

Malda, West Bengal/UNI: Children in West Bengal's Malda district have found a unique and powerful means to speak on their issues ranging from child marriage to gender equality.

UNICEF focuses on 'Children, Food and Nutrition' in its The State of the World’s Children Report 2019

Nov 04, 2019, at 05:24 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: For its The State of the World’s Children 2019, UNICEF has focused on the theme Children, Food and Nutrition, given the importance of healthy diets, especially among children and young people.

UNICEF MP Chief interacts with children on safer internet day

Feb 05, 2019, at 11:10 pm

Amarkantak, Feb 5 (IBNS): Michael Juma, Chief UNICEF, Madhya Pradesh speaking to children at Kendriya Vidyalaya of Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, in Amarkantak talked about digital parity, safety and care as Safer Internet Day was observed. 

Lilly Singh appointed UNICEF’s newest Goodwill Ambassador

Jul 15, 2017, at 10:54 pm

Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS): Actress, comedian, and author, Lilly Singh was appointed UNICEF’s newest Goodwill Ambassador at a special event on Saturday in New Delhi.

UNICEF State of the World's Children Report- 2016 launched in Kolkata

Jun 30, 2016, at 09:27 pm

Kolkata, June 30 (IBNS): UNICEF's annual flagship publication, 'The State of the World's Children Report- 2016' was formally launched in Kolkata by West Bengal Child Development, Women and Health Minister Dr. Shashi Panja.