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World Teacher’s Day: Qualified teachers = quality education

Publication date: October 3, 2023

As the world faces a global learning crisis – a qualified teacher can help deliver inclusive quality education to their classrooms.

A teacher leans over a students desk and smiles at the camera. The student next to her is also smiling. Photo taken in Indonesia.

Making the Impossible Possible

Posted by: Sevaun Palvetzian

Publication date: September 29, 2023

This blog is part of a series written by President and CEO Sevaun Palvetzian celebrating humantarians across UNICEF. This one is about the Sandie Blanchet, who is UNICEF's Representative in Panama

Ayan's learning journey continues in Somalia

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: September 14, 2023

14-year-old Ayan will be going into grade 6 this year – but just two years ago she wasn’t even in school. The UNdaunted program in Somalia supports adolescent students with disabilities, like Ayan, to get an education.

A girl looks down at a notebook while sitting at her desk.

All smiles for school

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: September 5, 2023

Some back-to-school smiles from children around the world as classes start in Canada again.

A boy uses his hands to create a square photo sign. He is in a classroom setting standing next to bulletin board with many colourful sheets pinned on it. He is wearing a white uniform shirt. In Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh.

Day-in, Day-out Support gets Less Visibility, but Because of it We Progress

Posted by: Sevaun Palvetzian

Publication date: August 31, 2023

This blog is part of a series written by President and CEO Sevaun Palvetzian celebrating humanitarians across UNICEF. This one talks about Anurita Bains, Associate Director, HIV and AIDS at UNICEF.

Day-in, Day-out Support gets Less Visibility, but Because of it We Progress

Youth mental health crisis: the pandemic fallout

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: August 31, 2023

The pandemic has had a long-standing effect on mental health, from anxiety to loneliness. Though the pandemic has ended, the impact it has had continues in dealing with grief and anxiety. Read as our youth advocates share their personal experiences on Covid-19's impact on youth mental health.

Youth mental health crisis: the pandemic fallout

Women in Canada unite for a better future for children, everywhere

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: August 28, 2023

Women’s giving circles have enabled UNICEF Canada to offer collective giving that support global programs to create transformational impact for women, children and communities.

A classroom in Ghana with students sitting at desk. In the centre of the photo is a girl in a pink uniform smiling while looking beyond the camera.

In Turkana, UNICEF helps Sharlyne recover from drought

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: August 22, 2023

Supporting children affected by the climate crisis.

In Turkana, Kenya a young girl uses a handpump for water

In all Circumstances, We Stay and Deliver

Posted by: Sevaun Palvetzian

Publication date: August 22, 2023

This blog is part of a series written by President and CEO Sevaun Palvetzian celebrating humanitarians across UNICEF. This one is about Anne-Claire, UNICEF Deputy Regional Director for UNICEF Latin America and the Caribbean and her incredible work with UNICEF.