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UNICEF: 99% of foods marketed to Filipino kids fail global health standards

The Manila Times 21 Mar 2026
In a statement late Friday, Unicef revealed that among the 1,035 digital food advertisements marketed to children in the country, 99 percent of the products did not meet the World Health Organization (WHO) standards for marketing to children.
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Is Washington already regretting its war with Iran?

Middle East Monitor 21 Mar 2026
On 28th February, 2026, the US and Israel launched what they called OperationEpic Fury’ and ‘Roaring Lion’ respectively, to destroy Iran’s missile capabilities, ...
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Remarks by UNICEF Executive Catherine Russell on World Water Day 2026: Where water flows, equality grows (UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund)

Public Technologies 20 Mar 2026
) UNICEF ... "At UNICEF, we work with governments and partners to deliver climate-resilient water services that protect children, prevent disease, and ease the daily burden on women and girls, including in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
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UNICEF: 99% of foods marketed to Filipino children fail global health standards

The Manila Times 20 Mar 2026
In a statement released late Friday, UNICEF said that of the 1,035 digital food advertisements targeting children in the country, 99 percent did not comply with World Health Organization (WHO) standards for marketing to children.
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South Sudan: 100,000 Flee South Sudan Into Ethiopia, According to Unicef, Amid Violence

All Africa 19 Mar 2026
South Sudan's army forced an estimated 100,000 people to flee across the border into Ethiopia after ordering the evacuation of the opposition-held town of Akobo earlier this month, Unicef said Tuesday ....
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Special needs students shine at inaugural UWI-UNICEF Special Mathematical Olympiad - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 19 Mar 2026
... the junior and senior categories of the inaugural UWI-UNICEF Special Mathematical Olympiad Champions 2026 on Thursday, held at the Department of Chemistry at the University of the West Indies, Mona.
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UNICEF says it's investigating Israel's allegations of smuggled tobacco in a Gaza aid shipment

Newsday 19 Mar 2026
CAIRO, EgyptUNICEF on Wednesday said it was launching an investigation into Israel’s allegation that tobacco products were smuggled into Gaza in one of the U.N ... of hygiene kits belonging to UNICEF.
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UNESCO, UNICEF and ITU launch Charter for Public Digital Learning Platforms (UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)

Public Technologies 19 Mar 2026
... teachers with the training, tools and resources they need to deliver on our promise quality education for all," said Pia Britto, Global Director of Education and Adolescent Development at UNICEF.
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Israel suspends the entry of UNICEF aid into Gaza

PIC 19 Mar 2026
COGAT added that the suspension of the entry of aid will continue until a comprehensive investigation by UNICEF is completed, and an official response regarding the incident is provided.
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Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Edouard Beigbeder, on the killing of Palestinian children in the West Bank (UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund)

Public Technologies 18 Mar 2026
"UNICEF calls on the Israeli authorities to take immediate and decisive action to protect Palestinian children and uphold their right to life in line with international law ... UNICEF - United ...
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UNICEF says opened probe into Gaza aid shipment smuggling

Straits Times 18 Mar 2026
Tobacco and nicotine bottles were found inside a UNICEF consignment being transported into Gaza ....
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New UNICEF drive to tackle child malnutrition

FBC News 18 Mar 2026
UNICEF Pacific Nutrition Head, Penjani Kamudoni, says disparities in access ...
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