Monthly Archives: April 2018

Make every day a day for girls in ICT, says UN

Make every day a day for girls in ICT, says UN
From Switzerland to Somalia girls are creating their own apps; they are programming the robots they build. On Girls in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) Day, the United Nations is urging more girls to pursue careers in the fast-paced science and tech industry, generally regarded as a ‘boys-only’ club.
Make every day a day for girls in ICT, says UN
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Women’s innovation, creativity take center stage on World Intellectual Property Day

Women’s innovation, creativity take center stage on World Intellectual Property Day
The United Nations agency behind  World Intellectual Property Day is calling for greater participation of women in the field of innovation and creativity to reap maximum benefits for society.
Women’s innovation, creativity take center stage on World Intellectual Property Day
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

More than 1,000 children in northeastern Nigeria abducted by Boko Haram since 2013 – UNICEF

More than 1,000 children in northeastern Nigeria abducted by Boko Haram since 2013 – UNICEF
At least 1,000 children have been abducted by the Boko Haram insurgent group in northeastern Nigeria since 2013 amid repeated attacks on schools, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Friday, calling for an end to such violence and the release of those who have yet to be returned.
More than 1,000 children in northeastern Nigeria abducted by Boko Haram since 2013 – UNICEF
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

UN’s advice for hospitals: Help mothers breastfeed to give babies best possible start in life

UN’s advice for hospitals: Help mothers breastfeed to give babies best possible start in life
Breastfeeding within the first hour of birth protects newborns from infections and saves lives, United Nations agencies said at the roll-out of their 10-step guidance to help new mothers and hospital workers embrace this practical advice and give children the best possible start in life.
UN’s advice for hospitals: Help mothers breastfeed to give babies best possible start in life
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population