http://www.unicef.org.uk/news/ news from UNICEF UK en-gb 2008, UNICEF UK Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:33:57 GMT Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unicef.org.uk/images/topanim.gif http://www.unicef.org.uk/news/ http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1163 Soccer Aid, which is raising funds for UNICEF's work for children around the world, returns to ITV1 on 7 September 2008. This year's star-studded event will take place on the hallowed turf of Wembley Stadium. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1163 http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1162 UNICEF UK Ambassador Ryan Giggs and team mate Chris Eagles took time out from the club's pre-season tour of South Africa to learn about the impact of AIDS and violence on the country's young people. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1162 http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1164 Scotsman completes epic motorcycle journey to the four corners of Great Britain in aid of UNICEF and Cancer Research UK. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1164 http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1161 On the publication of a joint UNICEF and WHO report, UNICEF UK calls on Gordon Brown not to 'wash his hands of children' and urges the public to take action to prevent children dying. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1161 http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1160 If you missed The Long Way Round, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's first long-distance motorbike trip, BBC2 are offering another opportunity to watch the series. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1160 http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1159 UNICEF UK has expressed its concern over the G8's statement on Development and Africa released earlier this week. However, the G8 did renew its commitment to the goal of universal access to HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment and care by 2010. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1159 http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1158 Young people met with G8 leaders in Japan yesterday as part of the Junior 8 summit. Delegates presented their recommendations on global issues including climate change, poverty and development, and global health. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1158 http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1157 Two months after Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar, UNICEF continues its vital work in the areas of health and nutrition, water and sanitation, education and child protection. Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1157 http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1155 A massive airlift of ready-to-use therapeutic food has arrived in Addis Ababa as part of UNICEF's emergency response to meet the urgent needs of severely malnourished children in drought-affected areas of Ethiopia. Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1155 http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1154 Young people from G8 countries and the developing world meet in Chitose City, Japan for the fourth annual "Junior 8" summit. Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.unicef.org.uk/press/news_detail.asp?thesource=rssnews&news_id=1154