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IF Campaign: Hidden Hunger

Carl Hickson, Thu, May 23 2013 10:54 AM

Whilst we can never fully comprehend the plight of hunger and the long-term impact of malnutrition, we can try to understand, empathise and act upon what we see. As a UNICEF UK On Campus Regional Coordinator, I wanted to share with you why I think we need to act on hunger and malnutrition, and how you can make a difference by coming to the Big IF event in London.

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Parliamentary launch of Report Card 11

Vania Kaneva, Wed, Apr 24 2013 1:34 PM

UNICEF's newest overview on child rights in developed countries had its global launch on 10 April in Dublin, but we at the UNICEF UK Public Affairs Team felt that it was necessary to have a discussion about the report from a UK perspective. Hence a week later, on 16 April, we held a workshop at the House of Lords to debate the issues arising from the report and present our recommendations to those who can do something about them.

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The well-being of children: how does the UK score?

Vania Kaneva, Wed, Apr 24 2013 11:15 AM

On 10 April 2013, UNICEF published a report comparing child well-being in the UK to other developed countries. It was a mixture of good news and bad news. It's great to see that the situation has improved since the last study published six years ago, and also that we're leading the world in several important areas such as rates of child deprivation and childhood obesity. However, the report also found the UK lagging behind other countries in other areas, most worryingly in further education rates and teenager lifestyles.

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What does UNICEF do in Scotland?

Isabelle Andrews, Mon, Apr 22 2013 3:44 PM

When you think of UNICEF, you might well think about our work for children in hot, faraway places. But what about back here in the UK? This week it was announced that UNICEF is teaming up with the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. So what does UNICEF UK do for the children of Scotland?

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The role of business post-2015

Samah Abbasi, Tue, Mar 26 2013 3:49 PM



As we approach the target date of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2015, discussions on what will replace them are gaining momentum. This week the UN Secretary General’s High Level Panel on the Post-2015 agenda is holding its fourth meeting, focusing on global partnerships. The role of the private sector is high on the agenda.

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Talking about the world we want to live in

Rosie Stainton, Mon, Mar 25 2013 12:36 AM



Around the world people from business, politics, academia and civil society are having discussions online and in person about what the international development agenda should look like after the Millennium Development Goals reach their 2015 deadline. This has become known as the "post-2015" debate.

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Happy 1st birthday, CRBP!

Samah Abbasi, Fri, Mar 22 2013 4:28 PM


No – it’s not my birthday, not even one of my children’s. Today, I’m celebrating the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Children’s Rights and Business Principles (CRBP).

As part of the annual World Child and Youth Forum taking place today in Stockholm, UNICEF, Save the Children, and the UN Global Compact will meet businesses, governments and civil society to take stock of how companies have – or indeed have not - put the CRBP into practice. 

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A historic day: The Chancellor delivers 0.7%

Gavin Crowden, Wed, Mar 20 2013 4:45 PM

Thank you. Not often do I get to start a blog with that but today - thanks to you and your campaigning - the Chancellor George Osborne announced that the Government will meet the 0.7% aid promise this year. This is a historic achievement - as this promise was first made 43 years ago.

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Why IF? Malnutrition in Madagascar

Joe English, Wed, Mar 6 2013 5:07 PM

This year UNICEF UK is joining forces with over 100 organisations to put child hunger and malnutrition at the top of the global agenda. But whilst we’re all familiar with the images of starving children, there is another, hidden, side to malnutrition.

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The power of meeting your MP in person

Louisa Leadlay, Fri, Mar 1 2013 4:29 PM

I have just returned from visiting my MP Emily Thornberry with some other Islington South and Finsbury constituents, including Rosalie, one of our wonderful Children's Champions (link CC page). We went to talk to her about the IF campaign and were asking for her to put pressure on the Chancellor, George Osborne, to announce in the Budget, that he will deliver life-saving aid and close tax loopholes.

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Young at heart

Hayley Cull, Wed, Feb 27 2013 5:08 PM

Hands up if you remember Tagd? Our youth website was launched back in 2009, aimed at young people who are passionate about global and UK issues such as climate change, child poverty, HIV and children's rights. Tagd was full of ways to take action, whether by campaigning, fundraising or spreading the word about UNICEF's work for children.

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The Fifth IF

Kate Dentith, Wed, Feb 20 2013 11:37 AM

Since the launch of the Enough Food for Everyone IF campaign on 23 January, I've been submerged in all things IF; living and breathing the campaign. Let me share a bit of what's inspired me.

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Making IF happen

Natasha Adams, Tue, Feb 19 2013 5:45 PM

 As Activism Officer, I've been impressed by the amount of support UNICEF UK has been able to bring to the IF campaign through our amazing campaigners. We've had loads of you coming to the launch, signing the petition, sharing things online and emailing your MPs.

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Children's Rights in Scotland

Lisa Payne, Wed, Jan 30 2013 10:46 AM


© Murray Prior  

On 22 January, UNICEF UK hosted the third of four planned events to promote its new research: "The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: a study of legal implementation in 12 countries". Taking place in the Scottish Parliament, the event was ably chaired by Neil Bibby MSP, Shadow Minister for Children and Young People.

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Celebrating Universal Children's Day

Lisa Payne, Tue, Nov 20 2012 8:11 AM

Today, UNICEF UK is marking Universal Children’s Day by launching new piece of research on how different countries implement children’s rights.

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