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S.E. M. Ikkatai Katsuya, Ambassadeur du Japon au Niger, est en visite pour deux jours dans la capitale.

Press release

14 April 2023

The Government of Japan strengthens its commitment to strengthening and managing the cold chain for vaccines in Niger

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Statement

21 November 2022

Message Stefano SAVI, Représentant de l’UNICEF

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Drapeau du Japon avec texte "From the People of Japan"

Press release

25 April 2022

Government of Japan supports Niger with US$2.5 million to strengthen cold chain in the continued fight against COVID-19

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Press release

08 January 2022

The first doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Niger

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Over 300 schools forced to close in Niger due to insecurity, affecting more than 22,000 children

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Press release

23 August 2021

Children in Niger at ‘extremely high risk’ of the impacts of the climate crisis - UNICEF

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Statement

17 August 2021

At least thirteen children killed in latest attack on children and families in Niger

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To arrange an interview with one of our experts or request more information contact:

Lalaina Fatratra Andriamasinoro

UNICEF Niger Chief of Communication

lfandriamasinoro@unicef.org

+227 80 06 60 18

Matti Dan Mallam Adamou

UNICEF Niger Communication Officer

amattidanmallam@unicef.org

+227 91 20 30 07

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A school in Bagaroua welcomes displaced and refugee children

The story of Oussama and Youssouf highlights the challenges facing the education sector in Niger, particularly in regions affected by insecurity

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Ali Yaro, chef de quartier, a hérité de la tradition déjà portée par ses aïeux.

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Children under the protection of their adoptive father

Ali Yaro, head of the Ali Yaro neighbourhood in Zinder, takes in children in distress with the help of child protection services.

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From Assamaka to Agadez, protection services for vulnerable

Since the beginning of 2023, UNICEF has taken care of 263 unaccompanied children repatriated from Algeria.

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Report

CHILD RISK AND IMPACT ANALYSIS (CRIA) NIGER

Niger is currently facing a combination of rapid onset and protracted humanitarian crises

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On a cru qu’elle ne passerait pas la nuit

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The torment of a head of household on the eve of a predicted

Niger remains one of the 10 countries most affected by severe acute malnutrition in children under five. The country's structural difficulties are compound

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Les victimes des inondations sont appelées une à une pour recevoir leurs kits.

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Des biens non alimentaires pour les victimes des inondations

Près de 12 600 personnes affectées par la crise des inondations au Niger ont bénéficié d’une assistance humanitaire à travers la distribution de Kits Biens

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Report

UNICEF Assessment on Joint UN Interventions, 2021

Leveraging UN interagency instruments and collaborative efforts towards UNICEF’s results as well as the SDGs

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« J’ai 14 ans comme elle, donc je me suis imaginée à sa place ! »

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La mini-série Vaillante, diffusée en avant-première à Niamey

« J’ai 14 ans comme elle, donc je me suis imaginée à sa place ! »

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The contents of a kit with with emergency household items spread out on the ground.

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What is in inside emergency kits for displaced families?

What is in inside emergency kits for displaced families in Niger? We had a look and took two of the pre-packaged kits apart.

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Ramatou Hassan holds a sponge in front of the blackboard, demonstrating what is in the menstrual hygiene kit to the school class.

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Taboo menstruation: Breaking the Ice in Niger.

Meet a woman who tours schools in Niger to discuss the taboo subject of menstruation to keep girls healthy and enrolled in school.

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The contours of the blackboards on the wall to which the classrooms from straw were built.

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Tragic School Fire Accidents in Niger

One year ago, 21 children died in a school fire in Niamey. There are more than 36'000 classrooms built from straw across the whole country.

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A man is watchin a boy filling jerry cans at the fountain.

Article

Preparing for the impacts of climate change

Five villages in Tahoua got access to water. They now feel enabled to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

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Children on donkeys with empty jerrycans on the way to the fountain.

Photo essay

How access to water changes lives

When five communities in Tahoua Region got access to water, the lives of the villagers changed dramatically, most of all for women and children.

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Ramatou Hassan in her home in Tahoua, Niger.

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1991 was a turning point for Nigerien women's participation

A women's march in 1991 is seen by many as a turning point in the increased participation of women in Niger and the modernization of the laws.

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UNICEF et PAM avec l’appui du gouvernement de l’Allemagne via la KFW mettent en œuvre un programme d'aide financière aux familles impactées par la COVID19

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Soutien aux familles vulnérables face à la COVID-19 au Niger

Le Niger avec le financement du Gouvernement Allemand et l'appui de UNICEF met en œuvre un programme d'aide financière aux familles touchées par la COVID-19

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