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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Said "You will have to see whether any student remains absent from school and college ... you will have to watch with whom they make friendship and move," she told a mammoth public rally here this afternoon. at Rajendra College playground.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the people of all strata to resist terrorism and militancy, saying these are not our path to tread.

She said those who went to the path of terrorism and militancy are tainting the image of the Muslims worldwide and polluting and defaming Islam. "So it's my appeal to the people of all spheres to take action against the misguided elements so that they shun this evil way," she said.

"Islam is the religion of peace, harmony and brotherhood and it never supports the killing of innocent people and choosing the path of committing suicide," she said.

The premier said parents, guardians, imams, law-enforcement agencies and administration will have to stay alert so that children and students don't engage themselves in terrorism, militancy and drug addiction.

In this connection, the prime minister said: "We want that children would pursue study and receive higher education ... we're providing scholarship alongside modern and technology-based education for this," she said.

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From jobs and food to health care ingredients and habitats, our ocean provides much to mankind.

The high-level United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 aims to be the game changer that will reverse the decline in the health of our ocean for people, planet and prosperity.

Learn more here:  https://oceanconference.un.org/

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Young people who give a damn about the world - and have the power to change it. Check out voicesofyouth.org  

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Where there's a will, there's a way

Reflecting on the achievements of Bangladesh, Edouard Beigbeder, UNICEF's country representative discusses how much work is ahead of us in the areas of education and health.

How has Bangladesh fared in ensuring basic rights of children? Bangladesh has really moved forward in the last forty years—in terms of enrollment in school, immunisation, meeting minimum water requirement and so on. The country is now a model in the world in family planning and decreasing child mortality (from 94 in 1999 to 46 in 2014). Maternal mortality went down from 340 in 2000 to 170 in 2013. About 98 percent children enroll in primary schools. Deaths due to diarrhea are now only 2 percent as opposed to 20percent 20 years ago(as per BDHS 1993 to 1994). But pneumonia and birth infections remain major causes of death. In a neighbouring country, 55 percent people engage in open defecation. Here, the number is less than 3 percent. The government has achieved these remarkable feats working closely with the civil society. We hope we can replicate these successes in eradicating child marriage. UNICEF has been working in the country since 1952. UNICEF provided emergency relief to thousands of war refugees in 1971 and children caught up in several of the world's worst cyclones. For over 40 years, UNICEF has worked with the Government of Bangladesh, partners, donors, civil societies and local people in an effort to improve the survival, development, protection and participation of women and children in Bangladesh. Now that we have made significant strides towards quantity, what needs to be done to ensure quality? We are upgrading the services in community clinics. We need to ensure safe deliveries in safe clinics. In schools, we have to ensure that the children are learning, not just attending. About 27 percent children drop out between enrollment and grade 5 - an issue that is directly related to the issues of child labour and child marriage. Schools will have to be safe. New school buildings will have to be built keeping in mind that Bangladesh is prone to earthquakes. In most schools we have about 80 children in a classroom for 3 hours a day. This is not conducive to learning or teaching. If you have 40 children in a classroom for 6 hours, as per international standards, you will not have so many dropouts. The government and the Unicef will be working together to close these gaps. It is a great move by the government to introduce one year of pre-primary schooling. Pre-secondary schooling and vocational training will be the next steps. We need carpenters or electricians as much as we need doctors and engineers. How can we address the mushrooming of 'coaching centres' that has become rampant even in rural areas? The demand in the education sector is high. Public-private partnership can be a way forward. Schools will have to be better managed. Teachers and local inspectors need more training and empowerment. ICT can be used to put in place better monitoring systems. I have visited some schools in rural areas where computers are kept in a locked room. Is a change in the attitude of school administrations necessary? You cannot expect people to use technology if they are not trained. We have pilot projects in several “schools of excellence” to see the impact of computers on learning. But nothing would replace the motivation of a Headmaster or a teacher. And how do we improve their motivation? A number of things could be done like training and creating a better environment in classrooms. Motivation is not only a question of money. If you see a student do well in life, you get satisfaction. How can quality be ensured when we get reports that recruitment of teachers is not transparent? When higher enrollment was the primary target, entry requirements were lowered. Now it is time to raise the eligibility. When bad practices happen, the government should punish those involved under law. The ideas, the strategies and the willingness are there. The question is how you roll them out. Can quality in education be attained when a lot of children are malnourished? Is school feeding an option? Bangladesh has had progress in terms of breastfeeding. There has been a sharp decline in terms of stunting but it is still high. Children who have good food stay in school longer and learn better. Water is part of nutrition. A recent study shows that if you do not have proper sanitation you are likely to be malnourished, regardless of your economic conditions. The World Food Programme feeds children in many schools and provides them with right vitamins. The government is also working in this area. A lot of children living in a city like Dhaka do not have access to playgrounds. Given the space constraints, what could be done? It's not a question of space. A lot of schools do have playgrounds or a small park nearby. You need to use them. A classroom could be turned into a playground where children can do gymnastics or free hand exercise. You do not need a big stadium for that. Where there's a will, there's a way. We talked about the quality of education. Sports are part of quality. School feeding and nutrition are part of it. Things are not in isolation. With the MDGs Bangladesh has shown a lot of promise. If we can hold the momentum, Bangladesh will become a tiger. But you are not going to get there by keeping girls at home. They have to be sent to schools, vocational training centres, colleges and universities. That's a proven formula for reducing and stopping child marriages.

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We love this picture of a little boy receiving a measles vaccination at a Unicef-supported distribution. He is in a village south of #Mosul, where thousands of children and families are caught in ongoing violence. We’re working in the area to provide emergency aid and supplies to keep more children safe. Photo: Unicef 2016 Mackenzie #family #health #vaccination #cute #Iraq

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On 24 October 2016, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) celebrated United Nations Day (UN Day) with the issuance of three sheets of stamps in support of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A special booklet featuring the stamps along with descriptive information about each goal in English, French, German and Chinese were also issued. Both the stamps and booklets were designed by Lindsey Thoeng of UNPA’s Graphic Design Team. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, said: “United Nations stamps are messengers with great power to promote the work of the United Nations in their journeys across the globe. We are proud to add these SDG stamps to the United Nations collection, and eager to help “we the peoples” fulfill the Agenda’s promise to leave no one behind.” United Nations stamps promote the work of the UN in their journeys across the globe. The SDG stamps, featuring colourful icons, a bright logotype, and bold typography, convey a positive and hopeful message in inspiring people to work toward these important goals which help to carry forward the promise of a better world. The stamps are issued in USD, CHF and EUR. Learn more and order yours here: http://bit.ly/2eGezFz

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As the conflict rages on in #Mosul, families are being forced to leave everything behind and flee their homes. We’re working around the clock to make sure children, like this little girl, never lose #hope. Thanks @unicef_iraq for sharing. Photo: Unicef 2016 Soulaiman #children #iraq #photooftheday

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Inspiring. Despite Hurricane Matthew destroying his home and school in Haiti, Dicejour has big plans for the future.

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Not refugee children. Not migrant children. They’re #childrenfirst. Let’s Imagine a world where ALL children have the same rights and opportunities.

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As the year draws to a close, too many children around the world find themselves caught in emergencies with no end in sight. From armed conflicts and natural disasters to the unprecedented Ebola outbreak, 2015 saw a growing number of crises undermine children’s ability to access health care, attend school and play – and threaten their very ability to survive.

2015 is a devastating year for millions of children. From armed conflict to natural disasters, earning money for supporting family buying new flat, managing new friends, dating - cheating found every where. a look at how an unprecedented number of crises afflicted children this year http://uni.cf/1yDOloJ

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“We’ve noticed a decrease in the number of patients”

Dr. Ibrahima Sory Diallo is a Pediatrician at Donka Hospital in Conakry, Guinea.

Q: Where were you when you first heard of Ebola?

A: I first heard about it while on mission in Mamou.

Q: What were your first thoughts when you heard of the outbreak?

A: I had watched a documentary about Ebola in other countries so when I heard about it hitting Guinea, my first thought was that the concerned regions of the country would immediately be quarantined and access would be denied in the regions.

Q: Did Ebola change the day to day functioning of your work?

A: What mostly changed was the use of protective gloves while treating patients. We were given a greater quantity of gloves but still we need more. It’s just not enough. We also now stress the importance of handwashing and other hygiene measures to the patients. We’ve been sensitizing mothers on how to protect themselves and their families.

Q: Did you have enough people to do the job?

A: When it started we noticed that there were fewer doctors so we had to establish rounds of presence: one group of doctors was coming one week, and the other the following week and so on.

Q: What positive side effects of the epidemic have you observed?

A: There’s higher awareness among medical personnel on hygiene. You won’t see a doctor touching a patient with bare hands anymore.

Q: Has there been more or less people in the wards?

A: We’ve noticed a decrease in the number of patients since the outbreak of the disease.

Q: Do you think Ebola will have a lasting impact on Guinea?

A: Yes, I think it will last. Epidemiologists say that it’s the first time that this disease has reached a capital, and in addition many people don’t believe us when we say Ebola is real.

Q: Do you have a message for the partners?

A: We still need help, we must use more NGOs to reach the people and sensitize them. Regarding the traceability of donations, we must beware and use serious organizations so that the Ebola products will not end up on sale in the local markets.

Q: What would you say to the people of Guinea?

A: As you can see, doctors are not dying of this disease anymore, and that’s because they have understood and agreed to comply with the preventive measures. It will be the same for the whole country if the population also complies with the rules.

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From school-in-a-box to ready-to-use therapeutic food, 6 amazing innovations that have saved millions of children’s lives - and which we’re proud to support. Check out our list on BuzzFeed: http://uni.cf/1I9yeXM

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“Every great dream begins with a dreamer” From solar-powered hearing aids to floating schools, meet the inspiring game changers who are living out Tubman’s words and making the world a better place for #EVERYchild: http://uni.cf/sowc2015

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Displaced children in Iraq’s Kurdistan region receive essential winter supplies on a snowy day. The region experiences the country’s lowest temperatures and children displaced there face a deadly winter of frigid winds and rain. With just 52% of funding secured, 250,000 children will likely go without warm clothing. See more photos of the week here: http://uni.cf/12Jieei ©UNICEF/NYHQ2014-3159/Anmar

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Jonas Salk (1914-1995) developed the first successful polio vaccine. He chose not to patent it, making it more affordable to the millions who needed it. Find out how game changers like Salk make the world a better place for children - and why we need more innovators to reach #EVERYchild: http://uni.cf/sowc2015

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