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Here is where you can find out more about what UNICEF Ireland is doing to help children survive. Our press releases update you on our latest initiatives and special events, as well as on UNICEF’s programmes and emergency operations worldwide. Our news stories from the field keep you current on UNICEF’s work on the ground and on events and issues affecting the lives of children everywhere.
You can view photo essays and slideshows from around the globe, watch our Public Service Announcements, and request footage. You can also download UNICEF Ireland publications. If would like to speak with one of our media team or to arrange for an interview or special appearance, please contact media relations at 01-878 3000 or e-mail Julianne.
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Friday, June 04, 2010
With one week to go till the opening of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, UNICEF has launched a comprehensive campaign aimed at enhancing child protection and helping to ensure children’s safety as they enjoy the global football spectacular either in their own communities or on visits to any of four free FIFA Fan Fests where the children’s organization has established Child-friendly Spaces.
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Monday, May 31, 2010
More than a million mosquito nets are being distributed in the Central African Republic in a bid to protect children and pregnant women from malaria.
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Friday, May 28, 2010
Obelisk, a Cavan Company becomes a UNICEF Ireland Corporate Champion for Children and commits €75,000 to the children's charity
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake and other child-rights advocates came together at UNICEF headquarters in New York this morning, calling for all countries to take extra steps aimed at protecting children from violence and exploitation.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake, on the case of Guantanamo Bay detainee, Omar Khadr
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Friday, May 21, 2010
In Senegal UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake visited the Sampathé Health Centre. He witnessed the daily efforts of community health workers to deliver medical care.
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Help sell UNICEF Ireland’s Summer Raffle tickets and raise much needed funds for vulnerable children worldwide.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
A conference designed to find new ways to ensure that some 56 million children – most of them girls – do not miss out on their right to education opens in Senegal today.
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Monday, May 17, 2010
The Child Labour Conference brings together 80 governments, UN agencies, multinational companies and NGO's to highlight the reality that child labour is significantly undermining progress towards the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals.
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Friday, May 14, 2010
60,000 children were immunized in Haiti during Vaccination Week in the Americas.
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