UNICEF

96 abducted Chibok girls remain in captivity nine years after – UNICEF laments

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The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF, has lamented the captivity of 96 out of the 276 Chibok girls abducted in Northeast Nigeria nine years ago. Cristian Munduate, UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, stated this in a press statement issued to xandertech. She expressed her concerns over the conditions of Nigerian children, saying that children … Read more

17% women, girls avoid social activities over menstruation – UNICEF

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Seventeen per cent of girls and women aged 15 to 49 skip social activities due to avoidable inconveniences and the stigma of menstruation. The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, said this as the world marks Menstrual Hygiene Day on Sunday, May 28, advocating equitable menstrual health and hygiene programmes to ease the strains of menstruation. … Read more