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.
Kids of Canada: UNICEF Canada wants to hear from you Posted by: UNICEF Canada Publication date: February 15, 2018 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.
Top seven Valentine’s Day charity gifts that can save lives Posted by: UNICEF Canada Publication date: February 12, 2018 This Valentine’s Day, let’s stand together and spread the love – with gifts that can save lives. You can honour a special someone by giving the gifts of survival, shelter and hope to children in need.
The four pillars of child health and well-being Posted by: UNICEF Canada Publication date: February 7, 2018 This year, UNICEF will concentrate on four critical areas where we can help the most children.
Vitamin A: A drop that saves lives Posted by: UNICEF Canada Publication date: February 7, 2018 The first one thousand days of a child’s life are critical for his or her future. Canada contributes to ensuring that every Ivorian child is born and grows up healthy.
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