Actor Orlando Bloom describes ‘devastating impact’ of DR Congo violence on women and children

Jun 08, 2024, at 12:55 am

As violence escalates and millions of people continue to be displaced in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), grave violations against children are reaching an all-time high, said the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday.

Praying for people of Ukraine: Angelina Jolie

Feb 25, 2022, at 11:43 pm

Los Angeles: Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie has come out in support of Ukraine and its people and said she is praying for the country which has been invaded by Russia.

BTS and UNICEF celebrate 4 years of the 'Love Myself' campaign to promote child self-esteem

Oct 06, 2021, at 09:54 pm

New York: Since 2017, a campaign by South Korean superstars BTS, and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reached almost every country in the world with a positive message of self-love and self-care, gathering more than 50 million interactions from Twitter users.

Music, talent and hope, unite millions across the world online in support of coronavirus workers

Apr 19, 2020, at 06:39 pm

New York/IBNS: This weekend’s One World: Together At Home event, saw many of the biggest names in music join the UN health agency and Global Citizen movement in supporting the millions of healthcare and other front line workers who are helping stave off the ravages of the coronavirus pandemic.

Human rights on film: International festival celebrates mobile phone films for a cause

Dec 05, 2018, at 09:25 am

New York, Dec 5 (IBNS): In honor of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, marked 10 December, the United Nations has allied with the Mobile Film Festival to host a special edition of its annual international film competition, now in its 14th year.

Love Sonia all set to go to United Nations

Sep 21, 2018, at 07:03 pm

Mumbai, Sept 21 (IBNS): After winning the heart of audiences in London, Melbourne and India, Love Sonia is all set for a special screening at the United Nations in New York on Oct 11, the International Day of the Girl Child.