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Egypt Independent
3 days ago
- Egypt Independent
Egypt, Google, UNICEF to boost tech in education
The Egyptian government, Google, and the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) discussed on Friday 30/5/2025 means of boosting technology integration in pre-university education system development in Egypt. During a visit to the United Kingdom (UK), Education and Technical Education Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif stressed his commitment to applying the highest international standards to assess the performance of students and teachers. Abdel Latif noted the ministry focuses on introducing the best training programs for teachers for their capacity building, which will in turn enhance their skills. The meeting focused on improving cooperation to implement successful models for integrating technology into education. The discussions focused on reducing the burden on teachers and saving time through the optimal use of artificial intelligence.
Egypt Today
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Over 950 children killed in Gaza in two months: UNICEF
A file photo of children in Gaza amid the relentless Israeli strikes - WAFA CAIRO – 25 May 2025: The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has reported that more than 950 children have been killed in Gaza due to Israeli strikes over the past two months. 'This must stop. Children must be protected,' stated the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in a post on X on Sunday, referencing UNICEF's data. 'They are starving, displaced, and exposed to indiscriminate attacks.' Since the outbreak of the war in Gaza in October 2023, Israeli strikes have killed nearly 54,000 people, including over 16,500 children, according to Gaza's health ministry. Among these children, 916 were under one year old; 4,365 were between 1-5 years; 6,101 were between 6-12 years; and 5,124 were between 13-17 years. Last week, Israeli forces launched a new operation in Gaza, intensifying strikes and ground operations with the stated goals of seizing control of the entire enclave, securing the release of remaining Israeli captives, eliminating Hamas, and expelling all residents to outside the Palestinian territory. Additionally, the Israeli government had blocked the entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza for nearly three months, leaving one in five people in the strip facing starvation, according to UN estimates. In response to mounting pressure from the global community, including some of Israel's closest European allies, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began allowing aid into Gaza last week. However, the UN has criticized the insufficient number of aid trucks entering, describing them as a 'drop in the ocean.'
New Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Three UNICEF initiatives to empower youth launched in Andhra Pradesh
VIJAYAWADA: The State government in collaboration with the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) launched three flagship initiatives, Youth for Social Impact (YFSI), YouthHub, and Passport to Earning (P2E), under a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in the presence of HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh. The initiatives aim to equip young people across the State with the skills, tools, and platforms necessary to thrive in an evolving economy. These programmes align with the CM's 'One Entrepreneur, One Family' and the broader Swarna Andhra 2047 Vision. Under Youth for Social Impact (YFSI), over 2 lakh students from polytechnic, degree, and engineering colleges will be upskilled in entrepreneurship and problem-solving through UNICEF's UPSHIFT framework. The programme targets the creation of a generation of job creators rather than job seekers. YouthHub, a digital-first, multilingual platform integrated with the State's Naipunyam portal, will connect marginalised youth to job opportunities, skill development, and volunteering programmes, ensuring digital inclusion at scale. The Passport to Earning (P2E) initiative offers free access to digital and professional training for youth aged 15-29, equipping them with globally competitive skills to excel in the future workforce. Principal Secretary Kona Sasidhar, APSSDC CEO G Ganesh Kumar, and others were present.
Arab News
23-04-2025
- Health
- Arab News
GAVI, Unicef supply refrigerated trucks to strengthen Pakistani children's access to vaccines
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and global vaccine alliance Gavi have donated 31 refrigerated trucks to Pakistan, the country's health ministry confirmed on Wednesday, in their bid to improve vaccine access for children in remote areas. Children in Pakistan's remote areas face considerable challenges in accessing vaccines. Many parts of the country, such as mountainous terrains in the north, desert areas in the south and conflict-affected zones lack proper road infrastructure and reliable transportation for vaccines. Refrigerated trucks, also known as cold chain vehicles, store vaccines in specific cold temperatures to ensure they do not lose their effectiveness. These trucks were provided through a collaborative effort between the Pakistani government, UNICEF and Gavi, the health ministry said. 'UNICEF officially handed over 31 refrigerated trucks to the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI) in Islamabad today,' the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination said. Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal and UNICEF's representative in Pakistan, Abdullah Fadil, took part in a ceremony during which the trucks were handed over to Pakistan. The ministry quoted Kamal as saying that five refrigerated trucks would be allocated to each province of the country. 'These new refrigerated vehicles will significantly strengthen access to life-saving vaccines for children across Pakistan, including the remote regions of Gilgit-Baltistan and other hard-to-reach areas,' he said. Kamal also spoke about Pakistan's ongoing national anti-polio drive, which began on Apr. 21 and will run for seven days. Over 450,000 frontline workers are taking part in the drive. The health minister expressed concern over parents' growing refusals for polio drops and directed authorities to file a police report against vaccine refusers. 'Every child has the right to be protected from preventable diseases,' UNICEF's Fadil was quoted as saying. 'By safeguarding vaccine potency through a strengthened cold chain, we are making strides toward a healthier Pakistan where every child is fully immunized.' The health ministry said UNICEF, with support from Gavi, was also providing technical assistance to improve vaccine micro plans, cold chain system strengthening and real-time monitoring. This latest initiative builds upon ongoing support for vaccine access in Pakistan, which included the delivery of 23 refrigerated vehicles in 2021 and seven pick-up trucks earlier this year.
Arab News
23-04-2025
- Health
- Arab News
GAVI, Unicef supply 31 refrigerated trucks to strengthen Pakistani children's access to vaccines
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and global vaccine alliance Gavi have donated 31 refrigerated trucks to Pakistan, the country's health ministry confirmed on Wednesday, in their bid to improve vaccine access for children in remote areas. Children in Pakistan's remote areas face considerable challenges in accessing vaccines. Many parts of the country, such as mountainous terrains in the north, desert areas in the south and conflict-affected zones lack proper road infrastructure and reliable transportation for vaccines. Refrigerated trucks, also known as cold chain vehicles, store vaccines in specific cold temperatures to ensure they do not lose their effectiveness. These trucks were provided through a collaborative effort between the Pakistani government, UNICEF and Gavi, the health ministry said. 'UNICEF officially handed over 31 refrigerated trucks to the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI) in Islamabad today,' the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination said. Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal and UNICEF's representative in Pakistan, Abdullah Fadil, took part in a ceremony during which the trucks were handed over to Pakistan. The ministry quoted Kamal as saying that five refrigerated trucks would be allocated to each province of the country. 'These new refrigerated vehicles will significantly strengthen access to life-saving vaccines for children across Pakistan, including the remote regions of Gilgit-Baltistan and other hard-to-reach areas,' he said. Kamal also spoke about Pakistan's ongoing national anti-polio drive, which began on Apr. 21 and will run for seven days. Over 450,000 frontline workers are taking part in the drive. The health minister expressed concern over parents' growing refusals for polio drops and directed authorities to file a police report against vaccine refusers. 'Every child has the right to be protected from preventable diseases,' UNICEF's Fadil was quoted as saying. 'By safeguarding vaccine potency through a strengthened cold chain, we are making strides toward a healthier Pakistan where every child is fully immunized.' The health ministry said UNICEF, with support from Gavi, was also providing technical assistance to improve vaccine micro plans, cold chain system strengthening and real-time monitoring. This latest initiative builds upon ongoing support for vaccine access in Pakistan, which included the delivery of 23 refrigerated vehicles in 2021 and seven pick-up trucks earlier this year.
