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Remembering Jean Julian: 1933-2020

Publication date: March 2, 2021

Following the passing of longtime volunteer Jean Julian in December 2020, UNICEF Canada wanted to share some memories from her fellow volunteers of her spirit and tireless dedication to UNICEF’s work.

Jean poses with other UNICEF Guelph volunteers

In War-Torn Syria, A Brave Mother Fights For Her Children

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: February 22, 2021

Seven years ago, a young mother named Haifa and 50 members of her extended family fled escalating violence in the city of Erbin and settled on a farm in the suburbs, where they hoped they'd be safe. Now Haifa tells her story of how she has worked to protect her children from the conflict.

Haifa's children pose inside their temporary home

Going the Distance to Eliminate MNT with Female Health Workers

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: February 10, 2021

UNICEF-trained community health workers won't stop until they've vaccinated every woman of reproductive age against tetanus, even in the hardest-to-reach parts of the world.

UNICEF-supported "lady health workers" Jameela, right, and Shamul visit the village of Peer Jo Goth in Pakistan's Kambar District to vaccinate women of childbearing age against tetanus.

When I Close My Eyes: 3 Stories of Child Soldiers

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: February 9, 2021

For Red Hand Day/International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers, three former child soldiers share how the traumatic events in ‘the bush’ kept haunting them in their dreams and how the support from family and social workers have helped them.

Two former child soldiers pose with their arms around each other.

What Is Female Genital Mutilation? Eight Important Questions Answered

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: February 4, 2021

How this harmful practice affects millions of girls worldwide.

To keep our children learning

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: January 22, 2021

For International Day of Education, we’re looking at teachers who are making sure that even when school is out, the learning doesn’t stop.

A teacher in Uganda records a lesson for a televised education broadcast.

Finding Light in the Dark: Top 5 Stories of Success in 2020

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: December 22, 2020

2020 has been a challenging year for almost everyone. However, in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, UNICEF continued to make strides in protecting every child’s right to a childhood.

Friends sit by a UNICEF-supplied mosquito net in Bienythiang in Akoka county, Upper Nile state, South Sudan.

Supporting Migrant and Refugee Children During COVID-19

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: December 16, 2020

UNICEF Italy Migrant and Refugee Response Coordinator Anna Riatti shares her experience – and that of her UNICEF Italy colleagues – in helping migrant and refugee children during COVID-19.

A UNICEF Italy staff member demonstrates handwashing to a young migrant girl.

Gift-Giving with Thought: Top 5 Gifts that Give Back for 2020

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: November 25, 2020

Gift giving around the holidays can be challenging but UNICEF Canada is here to help ease your stress with our curated list of gifts, with something for everyone.

A child washes their hands at a portable station in Mongolia.

Girls and STEM: The Power of Opportunity

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: November 5, 2020

Through her studies in STEM - and with support from the UNICEF Techno Girl programme - Sebabatso is helping change her future and shape her community.

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Remembering Jean Julian: 1933-2020

In War-Torn Syria, A Brave Mother Fights For Her Children

Going the Distance to Eliminate MNT with Female Health Workers

When I Close My Eyes: 3 Stories of Child Soldiers

What Is Female Genital Mutilation? Eight Important Questions Answered

To keep our children learning

Finding Light in the Dark: Top 5 Stories of Success in 2020

Supporting Migrant and Refugee Children During COVID-19

Gift-Giving with Thought: Top 5 Gifts that Give Back for 2020

Girls and STEM: The Power of Opportunity

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