[RED DEMOCRATICA] UNICEF launches record $3.1 billion appeal

 

Ban: African leaders should respect terms of office | UN envoy: Gaza rebuilding is sluggish because of political instability | UN court: Genocide verdict stands against 2 Bosnian security officers Created for eleccion@yahoogroups.com |  Web Version   January 30, 2015 FOLLOW THE UN FOUNDATION     News covering the UN and the world SIGN UP | FORWARD | ADVERTISE | DONATE Top Story UNICEF launches record $3.1 billion appeal UNICEF on Thursday announced a $3.1 billion appeal to help children worldwide who are affected by conflicts, natural disasters and health emergencies. The 2015 appeal, which is $1 billion more than last year's, will fund basic humanitarian services and other programs. 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