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As UNICEF celebrates its 72nd anniversary this month, TFN looks back at its Polish founding father Ludwik Rajchman

The organisation was established as the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund to provide food and healthcare to children in countries hit by World War II. UNICEF

In 1946 Rajchman called for a fund to be created to help children. On his initiative, around 30 million medical examinations and 17 million tuberculosis vaccines were provided in 22 countries around the world between 1948-1951.

Polish Aid Minister meets UNICEF and Jordanian officials in Amman

Beata Kempa, Poland's minister for humanitarian aid, on a visit to Jordan since Saturday, met in Amman on Sunday with UNICEF and Jordanian officials. She announced talks with her EU counterparts on the organisation of joint humanitarian assistance.

Top 5 articles:

Mayor offers reward to first couple to have a boy in village where only girls are born
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Old black and white photos of Warsaw Uprising brought to life in incredible colour
One of Egypt’s oldest churches dating back to the 4th century found hidden behind ancient basilica wall
Britain’s new BREXIT passports to be made in Poland

Science

Hello, is it me you’re looking for? Rare mouse-deer thought to be extinct found in Vietnamese forest

The silver-backed Chevrotain which was found by scientists from the Global Wildlife Conservation with the support of Wrocław Zoo, is on a list of 25 most-wanted lost species.

The first report:

Poland becomes member of UNESCO Executive Board
Polish State Treasury debt at EUR 223.9 bln at end of October
Polish, Lithuanian education ministers sign declaration on education
Equalising EU farm subsidies would cost over EUR 20 bln
New Polish government wins vote of confidence

Vanishing lives: Descendants of 17th century bearded radicals who fled to Poland from Russia to avoid religious persecution are now facing a new crisis as their numbers slowly dwindle out

It is easy to miss their presence - the three-barred crosses, the wooden banyas and the modest churches – unless you know what to look for. TFN travelled to the regions of Mazury and Suwalszczyzna in north-east Poland to track down the Old Believers, a minority which has almost disappeared, yet which still lingers among the hills, fields and virgin forests in the land of a thousand lakes.

Dan Session
Gone but not forgotten: Leonard Cohen, thanks for the dance!

Why So Serious?
Sergiusz takes a look at two of Poland’s phenomenal female writers.

Events

27/09 - 15/12 Interwar architecture exhibition showcases five themes in five cities
05/11 - 14/01 Fascinating story of Vasa kings brought to life at Warsaw’s Royal Castle
04/12 PAP to hold Media of the Future conference
21/04 March of the Living to be held on April 21

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