Tag Archives: United Nations Children’s Fund

The New York Times 1:43 pm on October 13, 2020
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Heidi Larson Knows How to Build Trust in Vaccines

For the founder of the Vaccine Confidence Project, squashing viral rumors means building trust — and avoiding the term “anti-vaxxer.”

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The New York Times 7:07 pm on September 2, 2020
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Karim Elkorany, Ex-U.N. Official, Is Accused of Sexual Assault

He was not charged with any of the alleged assaults, but rather with two counts of lying when he was questioned by the F.B.I.

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The New York Times 6:33 pm on August 11, 2020
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Zomato Draws Praise for Introducing Period Leave for Employees

Zomato, a global food-delivery company based in India, drew praise for introducing the policy. Its chief executive says there is no “shame or stigma” in applying for the time off.

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The New York Times 12:54 am on July 30, 2020
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One in Three Children Have Unacceptably High Lead Levels, Study Says

“Children around the world are being poisoned by lead on a massive and previously unrecognized scale,” according to the study, a collaboration of UNICEF and Pure Earth, an advocacy group.

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The New York Times 10:00 pm on June 23, 2020
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In Poor Countries, Many Covid-19 Patients Are Desperate for Oxygen

Aid agencies are scrambling to get oxygen equipment to low-income countries where the coronavirus is rapidly spreading.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on May 26, 2020
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The Pandemic Could Lead to Outbreaks of Measles and Other Preventable Diseases

Vaccinations worldwide have dropped as the fight against the coronavirus continues.

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The New York Times 3:00 pm on May 22, 2020
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Polio and Measles Could Surge After Disruption of Vaccine Programs

A new study of 129 countries found that the interruption of inoculation efforts could put 80 million babies at risk of getting deadly, preventable diseases.

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