August 2011

By Adam Baidawi, UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador
Neuroscientists have found that over 80 per cent of calories that newborns ingest fuel their brains. The colossal statistic accounts for how rapidly the young brain grows and develops.

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By Lauren King, UNICEF Australia Communication Intern
This week marks the ten year anniversary of the Tampa crisis, an event which called into question Australia’s commitment to its human rights obligations and legal responsibilities. Read more...

By Lauren King, UNICEF Australia Communications Intern
For women in the developed world pregnancy and child birth are mostly a source of joy and celebration.  While some may fear the pain, it is unimaginable to most women to think of child birth as life threatening. Read more...

By Susanna Matters, UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador
Have you heard of the Peace Team?  They’re in town at the moment to compete in the AFL International Cup. Established in 2008, this AFL side is made up of thirteen Israeli and thirteen Palestinian young men who come together each week with a shared passion for a decent game of Aussie Rules and a powerful message of tolerance. Read more...

By Mia Cox, UNICEF Australia Advocacy Intern
On Friday, Monique (UNICEF Aust Advocacy Officer), myself and a huge box of art supplies travelled to Lindfield to participate in a fun and fabulous card design workshop with two Girl Guide units. Read more...

By Roopa Varadharajan, UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador
My mother has always told me that I was a non-breastfed baby. My hate for the nipple turned into love for the bottle. Read more...