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In Sierra Leone, mudslides rip a community apart

Publication date: August 17, 2017

UNICEF is on the ground urgently responding to the needs of displaced families affected by the flooding and landslides in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown which have killed several hundred people including at least 109 children.

Denied a childhood

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: August 14, 2017

In one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s poorest regions, the future of an entire generation of children is at risk.

The Changemakers: 10 youth building peace in their communities

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: August 11, 2017

Political instability, labour market challenges and limited space for political and civic participation have led to increasing isolation of youth in societies. Despite this, there are some life-changing movements and activities happening in communities around the world, thanks to young people who are leading the charge for change.

My cat makes me happy: What Canada’s youth told us about their well-being

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: August 8, 2017

A new UNICEF Canada report released today highlights what Canada’s youth consider critical to their well-being. Among the insights, holistic health and a sense of belonging top the list.

Five signs of life in Yemen

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: August 4, 2017

Years of conflict in Yemen have left 18.8 million people - some 70 per cent of the population - in need of humanitarian assistance. Despite the trauma that many--especially children--are facing, there are signs of hope in the chaos.

Giving children the best start in life: Why breastfeeding matters to everyone

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: August 1, 2017

Breastfeeding has been recognized around the world as a way to support and boost a child's well-being, especially in the early stages of life. Are babies in Canada being held to the same standard?

The children of Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp, five years on

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: July 31, 2017

An update on the lives of some of the 430,000 people, mostly Syrian refugees, who have lived in or passed through the Za'atari Refugee Camp over the last five years.

My Life as a UNICEF Canada Co-op Student

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: July 12, 2017

Just as I would describe my co-operative learning experience - I’m going to keep this blog post short and sweet. I’ll try my hardest not to come across as cheesy, but no guarantees because in my honest opinion, I couldn’t have asked for a better co-op placement than UNICEF Canada.

Measuring child well-being in disruptive times

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: July 11, 2017

We live in disruptive times. The conditions in which children are growing up are changing quickly, evolving into futures that are difficult to imagine. What does this mean for how we measure their well-being? Ultimately, the discussions revolve around three fundamental questions in the data chain.

Promoting global health is where Canadians come together

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: July 11, 2017

When it comes to ensuring children’s rights and access to quality health services, Canadians agree: we have a duty to protect.

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In Sierra Leone, mudslides rip a community apart

Denied a childhood

The Changemakers: 10 youth building peace in their communities

My cat makes me happy: What Canada’s youth told us about their well-being

Five signs of life in Yemen

Giving children the best start in life: Why breastfeeding matters to everyone

The children of Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp, five years on

My Life as a UNICEF Canada Co-op Student

Measuring child well-being in disruptive times

Promoting global health is where Canadians come together

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