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A New Shadow Over Ukraine's Children

Publication date: June 3, 2020

Despite six years of violence, many schools in eastern Ukraine had managed to stay open. Then COVID-19 changed all that.

A girl sits in a classroom in Eastern Ukraine.

Statement from UNICEF Canada President & CEO David Morley on racism and anti-racism protests

Posted by: David Morley

Publication date: June 3, 2020

"At UNICEF Canada, we will take steps to be part of the work of building a better society, both through a redoubling of our efforts in the world as well as ensuring we have an anti-racist workplace."

Hands-On Innovation

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: June 1, 2020

In the south of Nepal, easy-to-assemble handwashing stations designed by UNICEF are being installed in several health facilities to promote better hand hygiene – important in protecting children and families against COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.

A woman washes her hands at a portable washing station.

Clean air for children in Bayankhongor

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: June 1, 2020

Gers – a traditional Mongolian yurt – rely on coal stoves for heating and cooking. To help combat pollution in Mongolia, UNICEF is working on new methods of energy efficiency and indoor air quality. So far, 200 chimneys have already been replaced but there’s many more to go.

Smog clouds sit over the capital of Mongolia.

Call 1166: Vital Support During COVID-19

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: May 27, 2020

A COVID-19 helpline in Pakistan is providing vital support to communities in need during the pandemic.

A community volunteer at the helpline offices.

A Day in the Life: Internally Displaced Children in Yemen

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

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.