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How parents can speak with their children about racism

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17. January 2024
Patricia Tomamichel

Racism and discrimination are part of everyday life for many people, even here in Switzerland. To change this, we must speak openly about it with our children. We show you here how best to do that.

A year of war in Ukraine: How your help gives children hope.

Kleines Maedchen im Arm von Mutter
Blog
23. February 2023
Patricia Tomamichel

On February 24, 2022, the years of conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalated into a war that now had almost the entire country in its grip. Read this blog to find out what this means for children and families in Ukraine.

Earthquakes on the Syrian-Turkish border: How UNICEF helps.

Erdbeben Syrien Kleinkind Gesundheit Untersuch Mangelernaehrung
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14. February 2023
Patricia Tomamichel

There is huge solidarity with the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey on February 6, 2023. The people affected, and the children in particular, are in urgent need of help. UNICEF has been working on the ground from day one.


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