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Famine is declared in parts of South Sudan

Publication date: February 21, 2017

Famine has struck parts of South Sudan and children urgently need our help to survive. War and a collapsing economy have left parents with nothing to feed their families and more than a quarter of a million children are severely malnourished. They need immediate, lifesaving aid and every day counts.

Getting children vaccinated – going the extra mile in northeast Nigeria

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: February 16, 2017

In conflict-affected regions like northeast Nigeria, children miss out on life-saving vaccines.

Children and families in Syria face dropping temperatures with little protection from the cold

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: February 13, 2017

For children and their families across Syria, winter used to bring joy. But after six years of conflict, childhood memories of getting cosy around the heater, playing in the snow and warm winter clothes, are all but forgotten.

The Beginning of Life uncovers ground-breaking research into a child's early years

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: February 13, 2017

The Beginning of Life is a ground-breaking feature documentary that explores the impact of a child's early environment on their cognitive, social and emotional development

Two refugees, a generation apart

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: February 13, 2017

A young Syrian refugee and a World War II child refugee tell their story.

Top five unique Valentine’s Day gifts that change lives

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: February 10, 2017

Spread love! This Valentine’s Day, show your loved ones you care by giving a gift that gives back to children and families who need it most. Here are our favourite picks for unique and affordable Valentine’s Day gifts that are sure to spread love at home and across the globe.

Remembering Harry Black: A man who dedicated his life to others

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: February 7, 2017

With the passing of our former Executive Director, Harry Black, UNICEF Canada remembers a man who dedicated himself to the well-being of others, to leading with compassion and courage and to leaving a lasting legacy in his community and the world around him.

Growing perils for children online

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: February 7, 2017

As children’s access to the Internet increases, efforts to better protect them from perils online must keep pace. Today is Safer Internet Day, a day to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and raise awareness of emerging online issues.

Saved in South Sudan: Nyajime’s remarkable recovery

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: February 2, 2017

Four-year-old Nyajime Guet was too weak to sit up on her own. Severely malnourished and near death in a medical clinic in Juba, South Sudan, she lay silently cradled in her father’s arms.

Children in crisis

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: January 31, 2017

Nearly 50 million children at risk as conflict and disaster engulf 48 countries

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Famine is declared in parts of South Sudan

Getting children vaccinated – going the extra mile in northeast Nigeria

Children and families in Syria face dropping temperatures with little protection from the cold

The Beginning of Life uncovers ground-breaking research into a child's early years

Two refugees, a generation apart

Top five unique Valentine’s Day gifts that change lives

Remembering Harry Black: A man who dedicated his life to others

Growing perils for children online

Saved in South Sudan: Nyajime’s remarkable recovery

Children in crisis

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