Our Feature
In "Metropolis", Vassilina Dikidjeva offers us a preview of the artworks she will include in her first solo exhibition, opening in New York on 24 June.
Our Columnists
In another of his hard-hitting critiques of development aid Detlef Palm sets out his argument in the context of current disillusionment and funding cuts by governments. He concludes that, "The glory days of the aid industry are over."
Ramesh Shrestha considers how global politics, economic greed, and technological disruption are eroding the foundations of both humanism and humanitarianism.
In "How the Cold War Impacted Us" Ken Gibbs brings his wry humor to Canada's Cold-war Cold War bunkers, one hotel’s dubious nuclear preparedness, and yes, some family gossip.
Congratulations to Ellen Tolmie whose lovely tribute to Salgado was published recently by PassBlue as its lead article.
Mukesh Kapila now has a regular podcast series, Fading Causes.
UNICEF
Catherine Russell opened the Executive Board - read her remarks.
ExBoard - The US Mission to the UN is back in action denouncing UNICEF's documentation at the Executive Board
Restructuring - According to a DEVEX article shared by several members, UNICEF staff, and particularly those in Europe, are pushing-back against plans for cuts in staffing, restructuring and office mergers. Among other points, staff argue that there was insufficient consultaton and discussion. Moreover, that the cuts and mergers endanger fundraising and risk abandoning children in need in wealthy countries.
Kul Gautam praises the 'on the ground in Gaza' reporting by James Elder and points to one very memorable quote by James, "When the killing and maiming of children ceases to shock, we are no longer witnessing a tragedy, we are complicit in it."
In an "Update on Western Sahel" Tom McDermott examines the danger to child welfare and basic services posed by the growth of the al-Qaeda affiliate, JNIM.
UNFPA issued the World Population Report 2025 which this year examines the mismatch between the number of children people want and have.
Mini-Reunion - Myra Rudin and Sylvia Roth met up at New York's Grand Central Station.
News Links continues each day to provide quick summaries and links to news stories relevant to XUNICEF, UNICEF and the UN. Check back each day. If we missed something of importance, let us know.
Lighter stuff - a few chuckles about aging.
For those celebrating the day this weekend, Happy Father's Day.
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