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Celebrating Friends of UNICEF

Publication date: July 29, 2024

July 30 is International Day of Friendship, and that means something big here at UNICEF! Sometimes challenges can seem insurmountable before friends light the way. And that’s exactly what our incredible supporters do. The act of donating to UNICEF Canada means your friendship extends a helping hand to millions of children around the world, including in 200 countries where humanitarian crises pose extreme risk.

A child stands holding a basketball while smiling at the camera in an outdoor setting with other children standing in the background

Climate Change: A Teenager’s Perspective

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: July 26, 2024

The world is changing, and not in a good way. As a teenager growing up, I slowly saw the environment around us changing. It's not just about ice caps melting or sea levels rising; it is about the impact on our everyday lives. Climate change isn’t an abstract idea but a fact that touches everyone.

A single tree in a landscape is divided: the left side lush and green, the right side dry and barren with cracked ground, symbolizing climate change.

Female Genital Mutilation: Combatting the practice

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: July 12, 2024

The Gambia has upheld a ban on FGM, continuing to protect the rights of girls and women in the country.

5 young girls stand with arms locked, looking at the camera in Ouahigouya, in the North of Burkina Faso.

Pride Month Is a Revolution

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: June 25, 2024

The celebration of Pride and Pride Month is the celebration of the revolution that led us to being able to be ourselves and to love who we love. We honour and cherish those before us who have helped us get to where we are today.

A crowd cheering and dancing at a Pride Festival.

Under The Knife

Posted by: Sevaun Palvetzian

Publication date: June 25, 2024

A razorblade should not be a rite of passage for a child. And yet, globally, 2 million girls under age 5 each year are held down, their bodies cut, carved and stitched up in unnatural form. Around the world today, at least 230 million girls and women have survived FGM and live with its lasting physical and psychological effects.

Rediscovering My Local Ecosystem: My Journey to British Columbia’s Clam Gardens

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: June 21, 2024

Our UNICEF Canada Youth Advocate, Daniel, shares about British Columbia's clam gardens. Indigenous peoples have been building clam gardens for at least 3,500 years. Research shows that these gardens are three times more productive than wild beaches in producing clams, such as the butter clam and littleneck clams. He urges everyone to explore their local ecosystems, learn about their area's history and traditional practices, and get involved to protect the environment around them.

On 2SLGBTQ+ Rights Canada is Great, But Not Perfect

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: June 17, 2024

As we celebrate Pride Month, we should be proud of all the work we have done over the last few decades to make our 2SLGBTQ+ community feel safer. Despite the accomplishments, we should not let our foot off the gas. While we have made progress that we should be proud of, we are never immune from sabotage and backsliding.

A picture of pride flag at a pride march.

Ten things you didn’t know about child labour

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: June 12, 2024

June 12 is the World Day Against Child Labour. Today, and every day, we stand for every child’s right to a childhood – working to protect children from harm, including dangerous and often illegal work. Empower yourself with knowledge and join the fight.

13 year old Ibrahim works in a mechanics shop to help support his family in Syria.

The (Super) Power of Consistency

Posted by: Sevaun Palvetzian

Publication date: June 10, 2024

Consistency is about how you repeatedly show up. Without question, having raw talent helps. Specialized knowledge does too. But the true game changer for success – on or off the field – is consistency.

Our Planet Brings Us Together

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: June 4, 2024

Each small step taken by an individual contributes significantly to the collective impact within our communities; and by educating myself, I hope that I have taken a step as well - Noura, 22, Ontario, UNICEF Canada Youth Advocate.

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Celebrating Friends of UNICEF

Climate Change: A Teenager’s Perspective

Female Genital Mutilation: Combatting the practice

Pride Month Is a Revolution

Under The Knife

Rediscovering My Local Ecosystem: My Journey to British Columbia’s Clam Gardens

On 2SLGBTQ+ Rights Canada is Great, But Not Perfect

Ten things you didn’t know about child labour

The (Super) Power of Consistency

Our Planet Brings Us Together

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