Topic: UNICEF

Pakistan floods: residents brace for a second wave of problems

Pakistan floods recede but experts warn of a second wave of heavy rains that could spell disaster for those who already remain cut-off from aid now that many bridges have been washed away.
08/18/2010 01:50 pm

Israel's Gaza blockade: Millions of dollars worth of aid piles up in warehouses

As the US ramps up Gaza aid projects worth $140 million, stockpiles of everything from steel pipes to medical needles will take months to clear out after the recent easing of Israel's Gaza blockade. Many items are still being blocked.
08/10/2010 06:17 pm

Gallery Celebrities aiding Africa

Iraqi schools, once renowned, still reeling from war

The US has rebuilt and resupplied Iraqi schools. But amid continued sectarian violence and attacks on educational institutions and teachers, the system still needs security and hope.
07/12/2010 03:46 pm

In Pictures Prince Harry in New York

Prince Harry plays in NY charity polo match; falls off horse

Prince Harry fell off his horse while playing in a charity polo match. Proceeds from the match will go to benefit 400,000 children in Africa.
06/28/2010 12:18 pm

Prince Harry throws out first pitch at New York Mets game

Prince Harry fired an unrecognizable pitch (but a pitch) to begin the Mets - Twins game on Saturday.
06/27/2010 03:06 pm

Prince Harry visiting US Army cadets at West Point

Prince Harry will join cadets training at the U.S. Military Academy on Friday as he starts a three-day visit to New York.
06/25/2010 12:56 pm

South Africa AIDS orphans overwhelm social work services

Lora Doman has 450 cases to keep track of: A daunting challenge typical amng those in social work services providing care and protection of South Africa AIDS orphans.
05/10/2010 09:49 am

Mothers in Congo get help in raising children of rape

Group homes and networks are helping mothers in Congo to counter harsh discrimination as well as their frequent reluctance to accept children of rape. Since fighting engulfed eastern Congo in the late 1990s, hundreds of thousands of women have been victims of sexual violence.
05/09/2010 10:29 am

Shakira calls Arizona immigration law 'inhuman' and against 'human dignity'

Colombian singer Shakira met with Phoenix mayor and police chief on Thursday. Said Arizona immigration law "goes against all human dignity, against the principles of most Americans I know."
04/30/2010 12:28 pm

In Pictures Babies around the world

Michelle Obama spotlights Haiti relief efforts

Tuesday's unannounced visit to Haiti by Michelle Obama and Jill Biden highlights progress by Haiti relief workers in the three months since the earthquake, and how much rebuilding lies ahead.
04/13/2010 08:48 pm

Russia Furious Over Adopted Boy Sent Back From US

The country threatened to suspend adoptions by U.S. families after the seven-year-old was sent back to Moscow on a one-way flight.
04/10/2010 01:05 pm

India's 'education for all' mandate poses big test

A new law guaranteeing free education for all children ages 6 to 14 will severely challenge India's education system, which has long lacked sufficient funds. Slum schools sometimes outperform public schools, and teachers often miss class.
04/06/2010 12:13 pm

International adoption: A big fix brings dramatic decline

International adoption has fallen sharply under tougher scrutiny caused by issues like Haiti's post-quake orphan scandal as well as stricter global regulations.
03/14/2010 11:05 am

What about the 33 Haitian 'orphans' whose rescuers are in jail?

Often, impoverished parents or other relatives bring children to orphanages. Meanwhile, an estimated 300,000 Haitian children are believed to be enslaved or working as servants for the country's wealthy elite.
02/05/2010 02:57 pm

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Global News Blog Haiti 'orphan' rescue mission: Adoption or child trafficking?

This weekend's arrest of 10 members of an Idaho-based Baptist charity for trying to take 33 Haitian children across the border with the Dominican Republic without proper paperwork has become an international incident.
02/01/2010 11:27 am

Why 27 Haiti orphans, adopted by US parents, are stuck in Haiti

The Haiti government, concerned about child trafficking, has stalled adoptions of orphans in the wake of the earthquake.
01/28/2010 12:57 pm

After Haiti earthquake, US kids launch their own aid efforts

US kids are launching fundraisers, holding bake sales, and emptying their own piggy banks to help those affected by the Haiti earthquake.
01/26/2010 07:27 pm

Q&A: How much aid has reached Haiti?

More than $1 billion in aid to Haiti has been pledged so far by governments from Guatemala to Greece. The UN and other groups are increasing food distribution by the day.
01/26/2010 01:04 pm

Haitian orphans: Americans fight red tape to hasten adoptions

The US government has expedited orphan transfers after the earthquake in Haiti. But aid groups worry about trafficking children whose parents or other relatives still may be alive.
01/21/2010 05:11 pm

Global News Blog Haiti earthquake: NFL, NBA show solidarity

To promote Haiti earthquake relief efforts, CBS and FOX will air a 30-second NFL public-service announcement during the AFC and NFC divisional playoff games this weekend.
01/15/2010 10:26 am

Legendary Brazilian aid worker among the victims of Haiti earthquake

Zilda Arns, a legendary Brazilian aid worker who transformed the lives of tens of thousands of her countrymen, was among those killed by the Haiti earthquake, as she sought to extend her church-based program to the troubled island nation.
01/13/2010 11:10 am