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Burundi Needs More Soap

Publication date: August 19, 2020

UNICEF has joined forces with soap maker Savonor to make handwashing cheaper and easier for children and families — and in doing so, strengthen the country's first line of defense against COVID-19.

Getting Cash Directly to Yemeni Families In Need

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: August 17, 2020

Former UNICEF Yemen Representative Sara Beysolow Nyanti reflects on successes and challenges of maintaining a massive emergency cash transfer program in the midst of COVID-19.

Sara Beysolow Nyanti meets with representatives in Yemen.

Heading back to school in the pandemic

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: August 13, 2020

As school doors start to reopen in some countries, what does it look like for students?

Children head to school in Japan, wearing masks to protect against COVID-19.

Why All Kids Need to Know How to Talk About Race and Racism

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: August 10, 2020

Dr. Sandra Chapman, educator and founder of Chap Equity, on teaching kids how to talk about race and racism, feel the pain and anger they cause and take action.

Two children hold a sign at a Black Lives Matter protest.

In Mali’s COVID-19 fight, knowledge is power

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: July 30, 2020

Young people in camps for displaced people in Mali are being empowered with information about how to protect themselves and their communities.

A youth advocate shows off her clean hands.

Making Masks to Protect Children and Families

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: July 30, 2020

Syrian youth are learning new skills, to help produce masks and keep children and families in their community protected against COVID-19.

Privacy not the only concern for kids and contact-tracing technology

Posted by: David Morley

Publication date: July 29, 2020

Much of the public discussion around new contact tracing apps has focused on privacy concerns, and with good reason. However, one group of potential app users deserves special consideration: children and youth

A group of children look at their phones.

Going Door to Door to Protect Yemen's Children

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: July 28, 2020

Every day, Saba - a health worker in Yemen - braves rough terrain to meet with families and ensure children continue to have access to vital medical services.