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A Day in the Life: Internally Displaced Children in Yemen

Publication date: May 25, 2020

Muna is 10 years old and is one of the many children living in Al Sha’ab camp in Aden, Yemen. Due to COVID-19, her school in the camp is currently closed but she is trying to make the best of her days at home.

A Silent Crisis

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: May 25, 2020

A nationwide lockdown across Bangladesh brings an increased risk of gender-based violence for Rohingya and Bangladeshi women and girls.

A woman and her daughter stand outside a makeshift home in Bangladesh.

COVID-19: A Double Emergency

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: May 22, 2020

COVID-19 is bringing a new threat to already battered countries – and makes delivering life-saving assistance even harder.

A child stands in front of her tin house in Bangladesh.

Stay Home Diaries: Everything is different in 2020

Posted by: Kids Of Canada

Publication date: May 20, 2020

Jayanti, a first year university student, shares her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Soap: One of the Best Defenses Against COVID-19

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: May 20, 2020

How UNICEF is equipping families and communities with soap and clean water to protect themselves against COVID-19.

A little girl holds a jerry can of clean water.

Lessons in Tackling the Climate Crisis

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: May 15, 2020

From uniting behind the science to the power of small actions, here are lessons we can take away from the COVID-19 pandemic response, to address the ongoing climate crisis.

A little girl stands near a flooded water pump in India.

Soap is a Precious Gem in Herat

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: May 12, 2020

In camps for internally displaced people in Herat, Afganistan, UNICEF is on the ground supporting children and their families.

A boy shows off a bag of WASH supplies and a bar of soap.

Through pandemics and epidemics, hope stays alive

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: May 7, 2020

UNICEF has always stood by children through crisis and disease.

5 Tips for Online Safety

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: May 5, 2020

With many of us stuck at home during the COVID-19 outbreak, internet use has increased significantly - especially as a way to stay in touch with friends and family. To help keep your child's online experiences both positive and safe, UNICEF has put together five key tips for safe internet browsing.