Tag Archives: UNICEF

Islamabad: Millions of people in Pakistan and around the world are marking Global Hand washing Day, which aims to increase awareness and understanding of the importance of hand washing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent disease. This message is particularly vital for the 5.4 million people …

Karachi: A year after the most devastating floods in living memory in Pakistan ravaged an area the size of the UK along the River Indus, affecting at least 18 million people, according to the UN, a series of reports by humanitarian organizations say victims of the disaster are continuing to suffer. Oxfam points out that 800,000 families remain without proper shelter and says: “As Pakistan faces another monsoon season and the likelihood of more disasters, the country is not prepared. [...]

Lahore: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and one of Germany’s most prominent TV personalities, Sabine Christiansen, met with street children and a women’s group in Lahore today to raise awareness about the plight of some of Pakistan’s most disadvantaged children. Accompanied by UNICEF Representative, Dan Rohrmann, Ms Christiansen visited a UNICEF-supported child protection centre in Pind Khokhar. The centre is one of four that will see 4,500 children protected from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation. Children are also helped with access to [...]