Tag : Advocacy

Posted by: UNICEF Canada February 1, 2019

It’s not often we have the opportunity to discuss the power of partnership through technology and the support of women. Although, times are changing and Cisco along with UNICEF Canada are advancing the prospects of women globally through their commitment to help communities, economies and futures – one woman at a time. Read more »

Posted by: Lisa Wolff July 11, 2017

We live in disruptive times. The conditions in which children are growing up are changing quickly, evolving into futures that are difficult to imagine. What does this mean for how we measure their well-being? Ultimately, the discussions revolve around three fundamental questions in the data chain. Read more »

Posted by: UNICEF January 10, 2017

The first five years of life significantly affect a child’s health, education, well-being and future. Read more »

Posted by: David Morley November 14, 2016

Award-winning author and UNICEF Canada President and CEO David Morley joins over 200 authors around the world to share his wish #foreverychild as part of Tiny Stories. Read more »

Posted by: Guest Author August 9, 2015

On International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, a youth blogger describes her hope to make life better in her First Nations community. Read more »

Posted by: Marv Bernstein February 25, 2013

On February 25, 2013, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal will reconvene a hearing to determine whether the present funding arrangement for the provision of child welfare services to First Nations children and families on reserves is discriminatory. The hearings are scheduled to continue until August. Read more »

Posted by: David Morley November 19, 2012

Today is National Child Day. What do we want for our children and grandchildren? Read more »

Posted by: Marv Bernstein November 12, 2012

In Canada and across the world, November 12-17 is marked annually as Bullying Awareness Week. This year's theme is "Stand Up!" to bullying. Read more »

Posted by: Lisa Wolff September 24, 2012

Is Canada fulfilling the rights of its 7 million children? On September 26-27, the Canadian Government will answer questions from the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child on how well it’s protecting the rights and well-being of children in Canada. Read more »

Posted by: Robyn Chomyshyn September 14, 2012

Robyn Chomyshyn, Advocacy Specialist for UNICEF Canada’s Domestic Advocacy Team, shares her thoughts on making a difference and affecting policy through a discussion of "The Art of the Possible" by Amanda Sussman. Read more »