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Modern Slavery Bill Targets Canadian Imports Of Goods Made By Slaves

As many as 1,200 Canadian companies could be importing products made by children and forced labourers.
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Famine Lends Back To School Grim Significance In Africa

Being the oldest child, Joseph was plucked from class and sent to work picking coffee for a few neighbours.
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Refugees Helping Refugees Are The Real Heroes

Emanuel was the first of many people I met on a trip to Uganda who are volunteering to parent unaccompanied children.
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A Stint In Survival Training Reminded Me Why I Became A Humanitarian

It gave me a glimpse into awful environment that so many people, humanitarians and civilians, live through every day.
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South Sudan's Mothers Are Making A Desperate Journey To Safety

The country is one of the world's toughest places to be a mom.
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Breastfeeding Moms In Developing Nations Have It Even Harder Than In Canada

In some communities, colostrum, the yellow fluid that is a baby's first meal, is considered unclean.
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Millions Still On Brink Of Starvation In Africa

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Canadian Artist Sandra Chevrier Inspires 16-Year-Old Refugee 'Superlady'

Lina's life as a refugee has been fraught with loneliness and fear. Her journey began with the murder of her father.
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The Dreams Of Refugee Moms Are The Same As Mine

Through encounters like this one with Aysha, I have seen firsthand that all mothers have the same dreams for their children. We want them to be safe, happy and successful, and that hope doesn't change even if your circumstances are difficult. If anything, it may even become more important.
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This Little Blue Dress Taught Me The Tragic Cost Of Fast Fashion

This World Day Against Child Labour is a poignant one for me. It's been over three years since I started living as a more conscious consumer, by educating myself about child labour in the products I buy and use. That all started with a little blue dress I bought in England.
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