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Shrouded Maternity: Stories from pregnant Rohingya refugees

Publication date: August 22, 2018

Nine months since violence forced thousands of Rohingya people to flee Myanmar, conditions for pregnant women in one of the world’s largest refugee camps remain dire, especially for survivors of sexual violence.

7 Reasons Why Migrants Flee Central America

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: August 16, 2018

Pervasive violence and poverty drive desperate Central Americans to migrate in search of safety and a better life. UNICEF works with governments and local partners to improve conditions in their home countries.

Canadian champion for children in Côte d'Ivoire

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: August 16, 2018

My name is Sophie Chavanel and I am the Chief of Communications for UNICEF in Côte d'Ivoire. What motivates me every day in my work is giving every child a voice, regardless of where they live or come from, and no matter their gender, religion or race.

Closer To Home

Posted by: Kids Of Canada

Publication date: August 10, 2018

It's easy to think that homelessness isn't a problem in Canada, a "first-world" country. However, it's much closer to home than we think. It's our responsibility to be aware of that and help break down the stigma that surrounds homelessness to increase access to resources for the less fortunate.

No World Peace Without Investment In Education

Posted by: David Morley

Publication date: August 3, 2018

As many children in Canada head into the first weeks of summer vacation, for many others, their summer vacations will never start. That’s because they were never in school to begin with. Worldwide, one in every five children, adolescents and youth is out of school – that is more than 263 million kids being denied their right to education. At UNICEF, we believe one child denied his or her right to learn is one too many. Two hundred and sixty-three million is beyond imaginable.

The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: Step by Step, Day by Day… That’s (Still) the Baby-Friendly Way

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: July 31, 2018

The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative has the power to create systems change, inform professional practice and enrich personal values and ethics and strengthen commitment to improve women’s and children’s health and the well being of families. It enables mothers to achieve their personal goals regarding infant feeding.

Pleased to introduce you to the pentavalent vaccine!

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: July 27, 2018

The story of how pentavalent became one of the most used vaccines in the world.

Just Snap Out Of It - Aisha's Story

Posted by: Kids Of Canada

Publication date: July 25, 2018

There is such stigma around mental health, so much that some parents even say “I’d rather have my kids going through leukemia than going through clinical depression.” Acknowledging firstly that mental health exists, as well as knowing it is as important as our physical health, if not more, is the first step towards raising awareness against such stigma.

Just Snap Out Of It - Sal's Story

Posted by: Kids Of Canada

Publication date: July 24, 2018

There is such stigma around mental health, so much that some parents even say “I’d rather have my kids going through leukemia than going through clinical depression”. Acknowledging firstly that mental health exists, as well as knowing it is as important as our physical health, if not more, is the first step towards raising awareness against such stigma.

8 Things You Need to Know About the Yemen Crisis

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: July 3, 2018

The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is worsening by the day. More than 22 million Yemenis – that’s three-quarters of the population – need humanitarian assistance and protection. More than 11 million of them are children. The conflict has made Yemen a living hell for its children.

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Shrouded Maternity: Stories from pregnant Rohingya refugees

7 Reasons Why Migrants Flee Central America

Canadian champion for children in Côte d'Ivoire

Closer To Home

No World Peace Without Investment In Education

The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: Step by Step, Day by Day… That’s (Still) the Baby-Friendly Way

Pleased to introduce you to the pentavalent vaccine!

Just Snap Out Of It - Aisha's Story

Just Snap Out Of It - Sal's Story

8 Things You Need to Know About the Yemen Crisis

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