UNICEF History: Following the exchanges between 8 previous Deputy ED's and ED Russell we learn about two UNICEF offices, Iran and Thailand, which produced attractive publications on their respective histories. We are hoping that this encouraging development will be carried out by many more UNICEF offices as they commemorate various anniversaries.
Christian Clark suggests that UNICEF should also produce similar materials for children to read. He refers to the whimsical "UNICEF for Beginners" documentary comic produced in 1996 as an example.
Kul Gautam shares his concerns about how Donald Trump's administration will affect US humanitarian and global development matters particularly from the funding and policy aspects, but also from the appointment of Heads of UN Agencies. He asks if we will be lucky again.
Kul Gautam also writes about Child Rights issues with regard to "Trans" kids...what should UNICEF do ?
Anonymous: A well known columnist shares another amusing article, RX, about domestic travails and asks for anonimity to avoid conflict .Does this sound familiar?
Ramesh Shrestha's article this week relates to his take on the "Crisis of Humanitarianism" and how this important area of concern to international organizations such as the ICRC and the UN is being weakened as countries increasingly tend to disregard established norms and rules. An important subject for UNICEF, what are your views on this ?
Tom McDermott shares his weekly about "News You May Have Missed". Once again we ask our readers to not only send articles but to add comments to them or to other articles.
Detlef Palm produces another major broadside critique of UN and UNICEF assistance and discusses the usefulness of "doing good" vs. development. We are certain members will have comments on this subject.
Robert Cohen shares an interesting discussion paper from Innocenti Centre regarding the future of child well-being by analyzing four different scenarios. Much to think about in this critical domain for UNICEF and for XUNICEF members.
John Gilmartin contributes an article about the historical aspects of Haiti's evolution and reasons for its under-development.
UNICEF Germany has awarded its annual prize of Photo of the Year jointly to a Palestinian and Israeli photographers.
Juan and Ines Aguilar share their annual Xmas letter to their colleagues and friends.
Syria. The main news of the week has been the rapid and unexpected demise of the Assad regime and the taking control of the country by a new force. Statements by the UN and Agencies have been guarded as it is not certain how matters will evolve. It is to be seen how the situation will affect the UN and Agencies including UNICEF in their respective activities.
Missing You. It is with deep sadness that we inform of the passing of Jocelyn Lherisson (nee Dion), the wife of our colleague Fritz Lherisson, after a long illness. Their son Christian who is working in Yemen was at her side. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday in the town of Sherbrooke, Quebec.
Blog Break: From 21 December -11 January 2025
Our Blog will be on a short break,
This is no weekly editorial fake,
We wont go fishing in the lake,
No Digests to write and comments to make.
Instead we will many goodies bake,
Eat a whopping sizzling steak,
End the feast with chocolate cake,
And drink a toast for our readers' sake.
If this gives you a numbing shake
Remember all that it will take,
Is a comment that may be opaque,
Or words that result in a quake,
Better exchanges and a sudden wake !!
WITH OUR BEST WISHES FOR A WONDROUS HOLIDAY AND A PEACEFUL NEW YEAR IN 2025 !!
Fouad Kronfol
Editor of the Week.
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