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Craig David to headline Global Citizen Forum Charity Gala 2023, with Nile Rodgers to present Russell Peters with the Global Citizen Forum Award

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Iconic musician/record producer Nile Rodgers will present the celebrated comedian Russell Peters with the Global Citizen Forum Award.

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  • Iconic musician/record producer Nile Rodgers will present the celebrated comedian Russell Peters with the Global Citizen Forum Award.
  • Craig David presents TS5 will be the headline performance at the Global Citizen Forum's charity gala.
  • Craig David, who has Afro-Grenadian and British heritage, is a true global citizen, having travelled all over the world throughout his phenomenal career.
  • The Global Citizen Forum Award is presented to individuals or organizations with an outstanding and consistent contribution to the global citizenship movement.

Craig David to headline Global Citizen Forum Charity Gala 2023, with Nile Rodgers to present Russell Peters with the Global Citizen Forum Award

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Iconic musician/record producer Nile Rodgers will present the celebrated comedian Russell Peters with the Global Citizen Forum Award.

Key Points: 
  • Iconic musician/record producer Nile Rodgers will present the celebrated comedian Russell Peters with the Global Citizen Forum Award.
  • Craig David presents TS5 will be the headline performance at the Global Citizen Forum's charity gala.
  • Craig David, who has Afro-Grenadian and British heritage, is a true global citizen, having travelled all over the world throughout his phenomenal career.
  • The Global Citizen Forum Award is presented to individuals or organizations with an outstanding and consistent contribution to the global citizenship movement.

2022 RELX SDG Inspiration Day: Aspiring to make SDG-16 a reality

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Friday, July 15, 2022

RELX, a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries, hosted their 'Free Virtual SDG Inspiration Day' on May 9, 2022.

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  • RELX, a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries, hosted their 'Free Virtual SDG Inspiration Day' on May 9, 2022.
  • The topics discussed during the session was the role of businesses in furthering the agenda of SDG 16.
  • The keynote speakers included Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary General of the United Nations and Sir Bob Geldof, legendary musician and political activist.
  • "All around the world, armed conflicts are causing humanitarian emergencies in countries such as Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and Ukraine.

Art worlds unite to bring hope to the current global humanitarian crisis

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Monday, May 2, 2022

The charities weve been working with have opened our eyes to the global refugee crisis and the amazing long-term support they provide.

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  • The charities weve been working with have opened our eyes to the global refugee crisis and the amazing long-term support they provide.
  • Through the help and support of the wider art world, art collectors, creatives and fans alike, RedKiteNFT intends to bring awareness to this and other nations stricken by conflict worldwide.
  • Through the careful curation of established artists, they aim to bring the traditional art industry to Web 3.
  • Through a series of future art promotional events, airdrops and reward systems, they aim to bring awareness and benefits to the Art World and the general public.

'One Human' Single / Video Featuring 100+ Prominent International Artists To Raise Funds For UNICEF

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

The "One Human" project is an international initiative that seeks to foster global unity through music.

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  • The "One Human" project is an international initiative that seeks to foster global unity through music.
  • The "One Human" song/video features 123 Artists from 110 Countries around the world.
  • The proceeds raised through the release of the song and associated fundraiser will benefit UNICEF .
  • UNICEF is working to slow the spread of COVID-19 and minimize its impact on children and communities worldwide.

Poor diets damaging children's health worldwide, warns UNICEF

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

This puts them at risk of poor brain development, weak learning, low immunity, increased infections and, in many cases, death.

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  • This puts them at risk of poor brain development, weak learning, low immunity, increased infections and, in many cases, death.
  • The report warns that poor eating and feeding practices start from the earliest days of a child's life.
  • Mobilizing supportive systems health, water and sanitation, education and social protection to scale up nutrition results for all children.
  • While part of the UN system, UNICEF relies entirely on voluntary donations to finance our live-saving work.

Kimberly-Clark and UNICEF partner to help 2 million babies and young children in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

DALLAS, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark and UNICEF havejoined together to improve the lives of nearly 2 million babies and young children across 16 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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  • DALLAS, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark and UNICEF havejoined together to improve the lives of nearly 2 million babies and young children across 16 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • "By partnering with UNICEF to bring 'No Baby Unhugged' to Latin America, we are able to strengthen its Early Childhood Development programs that are vital to saving and improving babies' lives."
  • The contribution of $7.2 million is the company's largest to UNICEF to date and represents its ongoing commitment to help babies thrive.
  • For more information about UNICEF and its work for children, visit http://www.unicef.org/lac and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Millions of people risk being cut off from safe water as hostilities escalate in Eastern Ukraine - UNICEF

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Thursday, July 4, 2019

"UNICEF once again calls for an immediate end to the indiscriminate shelling of vital civilian infrastructure and the protection of water workers.

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  • "UNICEF once again calls for an immediate end to the indiscriminate shelling of vital civilian infrastructure and the protection of water workers.
  • These women and men risk their lives to make sure children and families have access to clean water, a fundamental human right for all," said UNICEF Ukraine Deputy Representative Laura Bill.
  • So far this year, UNICEF's $13.3 million USD appeal to provide emergency water and sanitation support in eastern Ukraine is 15 per cent funded.
  • We work in the most challenging areas to provide protection, healthcare and immunizations, education, safe water and sanitation and nutrition.

UNICEF welcomes Canada's support for Yemen children and urges world leaders to do more

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

"The lives of Yemeni children have been in peril and their basic needs, rights and protection have been grossly neglected.

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  • "The lives of Yemeni children have been in peril and their basic needs, rights and protection have been grossly neglected.
  • At least 2 million children are out of school and 8.1 million do not have access to safe water and sanitation services.
  • In 2018, UNICEF worked with partners in Yemen to provide health and nutrition support,clean water and hygiene services to children and their families.
  • Over 41,000 children were provided with basic learning supplies, and an estimated 157,000 children accessed education with UNICEF support.

UNICEF steps up support for children ahead of new school year in Ebola-affected areas of Eastern DRC

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

"Education is a right for every child and essential for children to develop to their full potential.

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  • "Education is a right for every child and essential for children to develop to their full potential.
  • "Every effort must go into ensuring a smooth and safe start to the new school year," he added.
  • We work tirelessly to help children and their families, doing whatever it takes to ensure children survive.
  • UNICEF is supported entirely by voluntary donations and helps children regardless of race, religion or politics.