XUNICEF Weekly Digest - 20 to 27 March 2022

 

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Our Travel-story of the Week: Ukraine

Maie Ayoub von Kohl shares treasured memories of what has now evolved into a very special visit for her. Her delightful and captivating pictures and narrative offer reminiscences of Ukraine before the tragedy evolved. Our hope is that Ukraine will soon rise like a phoenix. Click here as you will not want to miss Maie's skillfully crafted photo essay. 

This week Rohini De Silva has answered our 10 Questions.

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Ukraine

The war in the Ukraine remains in the focus of the news and our attention. Kul Gautam demands that the UNSG must be visibly proactive as peacemaker in Ukraine. Two days later, Secretary-General António Guterres states that It is time to end this absurd war. Meanwhile, UNICEF reports that half of Ukraine's children are displaced.

Meanwhile, in Afghanistan, girls are again denied the right to education. 

Pension

Investment practices of the UNJSPF are again under scrutiny, this time in relation to its commitment to help stopping climate change.  

Ken Gibbs:            Trials and Tribulations of Tavel in Turkmenistan (1)

Detlef Palm:          We All Can Help

Fouad Kronfol:     Soliloquy of a Postage Stamp: United Against Malaria (continued)

Carissimo Marco - two ditties

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