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  • World Malaria Day 2018: A newborn and a mosquito net

    Posted by UNICEF ·

    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 ·

    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 ·

    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.

  • 5 ways you can help end violence against girls and women

    Posted by UNICEF ·

    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 ·

    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.

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

    Posted by UNICEF Canada ·

    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.

  • Kids of Canada: UNICEF Canada wants to hear from you

    Posted by UNICEF Canada ·

    Are you a young person living in Canada? One Youth is looking for children and young people to share their personal story, good or bad, on growing up in Canada and how it has affected their life.