End Violence Against Children: David Beckham
A new film featuring UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham was released Monday to illustrate the brutal reality that physical and psychological abuse can mark children forever. During the new 60-second UNICEF film, scenes of violence against children appear as animated…
Baby Names of 2016: Sophia and Jackson Hold Top Spots
BabyCenter, a pregnancy and digital resource, released Wednesday the results of its Baby Names Survey and the Top 100 Names of 2016. Jackson held on as the top boys’ name for the fourth year, and Sophia leads the girls for…
Savlon Program Encourages Children to Wash Their Hands
Consumer goods company ITC’s leading hygiene brand, Savlon India, announced Sunday its hygiene and health program – Savlon Swasth India Mission. The program is designed to encourage behavioral change towards washing hands amongst children through various engaging and entertaining educational…
Campaign on Children’s Exposure to Violence Launched
Futures Without Violence, in partnership with the Department of Justice, announced Wednesday the launch of the first national campaign that will raise awareness, teach skills, and inspire public action to address children’s exposure to violence and childhood trauma. The multi-year…
One Girl Under 15 Married Every Seven Seconds: Report
One girl under 15 is married every seven seconds, according to new analysis by Save the Children that reveals the scale of the threat posed by child marriage to education, health and children’s safety. Girls as young as 10 are…
Homeopathic Teething Tablets Risky for Children: FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children. The FDA recommends that consumers stop using these products and dispose of any in their possession….
E-Greetings Design Contest for Gandhi Jayanti 2016
Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS) is organizing an e-Greetings design competition on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, October 2, 2016 being celebrated as the International Day of Nonviolence. It is a day to reflect upon the nonviolent actions of…
Nearly 50 Million Children Uprooted Worldwide – UNICEF
Across the globe, nearly 50 million children have been uprooted – 28 million of them driven from their homes by conflicts not of their making, and millions more migrating in the hope of finding a better, safer life. Often traumatized…



















