This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF’s Deputy Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, Rania Dagash – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
1 in 5 child deaths under the age of 5 is attributed to malnutrition. Together, we can ensure the Government of Canada takes urgent action to address the global hunger crisis.
To scale up response to the rising needs of children in the next seven months, UNICEF is today appealing for US$25.3 million to save lives and bring nutrition, healthcare, safe drinking water, education, and mental health services to 1.7 million vulnerable children in Sri Lanka.
This is a summary of what was said by Afshan Khan, UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's daily press briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York
