Unicef on Thursday praised the recent release of 345 children from detention centres in Bangladesh by virtual courts. ''This marks an important step towards children's access to justice in Bangladesh that places the protection, safety and best interests of children first,'' said Unicef Representative in Bangladesh Tomoo Hozumi. The Bangladesh Supreme Court
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Covid vaccine: UNICEF emphasises speed, simplicity to remove barriers
UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore has said they need speed and simplicity to remove barriers to the acquisition, manufacture and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines globally. “The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear to us all that no one is safe until everyone is safe. But equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines is within our
10 million additional girls at risk of child marriage: Unicef
Ten million additional child marriages may occur before the end of the decade, threatening years of progress in reducing the practice, according to a new analysis released by UNICEF. COVID-19: A threat to progress against child marriage – released on International Women's Day on Monday – warns that school closures, economic