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Humanitarian partners are rushing to help the victims of the earthquake in Iraq

Publication date: November 13, 2017

An earthquake measuring a magnitude of 7.3 on the Richter scale struck last night approximately 32kms from the city of Halabja, Iraq. The earthquake was felt across Iraq, including in the cities of Baghdad, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Kirkuk and Basra.

Ayat, the Teacher

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: November 2, 2017

The story of Ayat, a 12-year old girl who fled with her family from Ar-Raqqa, Syria amid violence and who is making the best of her situation by helping others.

UNICEF Cards: 9 Questions with Briar Emond

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: November 1, 2017

UNICEF Cards artist Briar Emond talks to us about the connection between mathematics and art, how paint pouring is a way to bring people together, and what UNICEF means to her.

Five Things You Didn’t Know about UNICEF Canada

Posted by: June Findlay

Publication date: October 31, 2017

Happy National UNICEF Day! Think you know a thing or two about us? Think again--we've got 5 fun (and unknown) facts for you!

Born a Rohingya, and a refugee

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: October 31, 2017

In Bangladesh, Kismat Ara’s first days of life begin in a camp for refugees who fled violence in Myanmar.

Dominica is my home, and right now her heart is breaking

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: October 30, 2017

Karina LeBlanc, olympian, motivational speaker, UNICEF Ambassador--and proud Dominican--tells her story about her beloved island and her experience after hearing of its devastation by hurricane Maria.

UNICEF Cards: 10 Questions with Peter Wyse

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: October 25, 2017

Artist, avid mountain biker, proud father and UNICEF partner Peter Wyse talked with us about nature, his passion for art, and the best advice he got from his dad.

3 Reasons why the first month of a child’s life is the most dangerous

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: October 19, 2017

The numbers are in on the latest report on child mortality around the world--and the results are shocking.

10 questions with Katerina Mertikas (Patrinos)

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: October 18, 2017

Katerina Mertikas, an artist who has partnered and made cards with UNICEF Canada for many years, talks to us about life, art, family and her journey to Canada.

Covering the Rohingya crisis for UNICEF: Three views

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: October 17, 2017

We asked three photographers and filmmakers who’ve been working for us in Cox’s Bazar to tell us what it’s been like to cover such a desperate situation for children.

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Humanitarian partners are rushing to help the victims of the earthquake in Iraq

Ayat, the Teacher

UNICEF Cards: 9 Questions with Briar Emond

Five Things You Didn’t Know about UNICEF Canada

Born a Rohingya, and a refugee

Dominica is my home, and right now her heart is breaking

UNICEF Cards: 10 Questions with Peter Wyse

3 Reasons why the first month of a child’s life is the most dangerous

10 questions with Katerina Mertikas (Patrinos)

Covering the Rohingya crisis for UNICEF: Three views

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