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Women vaccinators working to eradicate polio in Afghanistan

Publication date: May 8, 2018

UNICEF and partners are working hard to achieve complete polio eradication in Afghanistan – which currently has the highest number of polio cases in the world.

World Malaria Day 2018: A newborn and a mosquito net

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 25, 2018

In Chad, 27% of child deaths are caused by malaria, making it the leading cause of death among children under five. Malaria is also a high risk for pregnant women and can result in premature births and stillbirths.

It hurts but it works!

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 24, 2018

Vaccines protect children against disease and death, saving up to three million lives a year. Despite the benefits, millions of young children around the world are missing out. UNICEF envisions a world where no child dies from a preventable cause and all children reach their full potential. That is why UNICEF is on the ground in 190 countries, immunizing millions of children every year.

New research: Happy Momma, Healthy Baby

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 11, 2018

Research from AllerGen was just released that looks at the relationship between a mom’s stress and a baby’s immune health. The research found that when mothers experienced distress, both during and after pregnancy, their infants were three times as likely to have reduced immune function (lower levels of an important immune antibody in the infant’s gut). The research also found that breastfeeding can help protect babies from the effects of maternal stress on their immune system.

Ending the wait for an HIV diagnosis on World Health Day 2018

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 7, 2018

Babies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo can wait months for HIV results, but new technology can give a result the same day, speeding up treatment, and saving lives.

5 ways you can help end violence against girls and women

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: March 14, 2018

Violence and harassment affects millions of girls and women around the world with as many as 8 out of 10 having experienced abuse. Find out 5 things you can do to help end violence against girls and women.

On International Women’s Day, UNICEF brings education to girls in Afghanistan

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: March 8, 2018

It's International Women's Day! Girls’ education is one of the most powerful investments that can be made to help break cycles of poverty and violence. It can be a turning point for women’s empowerment and the long-term health, peace and prosperity of entire communities and countries.

5 examples of how UNICEF is helping children survive around the world

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: March 5, 2018

Although the world has made dramatic progress in reducing global rates of under-five child mortality, newborn deaths have declined at a slower pace. Find out what UNICEF is doing to help children survive.

Dr. Jillian & Jamie Casap’s “On Our Street” introduces kids to poverty, and how to help

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: March 1, 2018

Poverty and even homelessness can be an invisible condition— it is not always seen, and even when it is, it is too often ignored.

On Pink Shirt Day, it’s not just about wearing pink

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: February 26, 2018

Canadian children and youth face a myriad of complex and inter-related environmental factors that shape their opportunities and outcomes. One of the factors that unnecessarily limits their health and educational success is bullying. Pink Shirt Day is a day to spread awareness and practice kindness.

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Women vaccinators working to eradicate polio in Afghanistan

World Malaria Day 2018: A newborn and a mosquito net

It hurts but it works!

New research: Happy Momma, Healthy Baby

Ending the wait for an HIV diagnosis on World Health Day 2018

5 ways you can help end violence against girls and women

On International Women’s Day, UNICEF brings education to girls in Afghanistan

5 examples of how UNICEF is helping children survive around the world

Dr. Jillian & Jamie Casap’s “On Our Street” introduces kids to poverty, and how to help

On Pink Shirt Day, it’s not just about wearing pink

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