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I Am Not a Victim - I am a Changemaker!

Publication date: June 17, 2021

Anojitha Sivaskaran is an internally displaced person who grew up facing the hardships of Sri Lanka’s civil war. She has directly experienced food shortages, insecurity, injustice, and inadequate shelter, but continues to fight for sustainable peace and quality education. In her blog, Anojitha talks about the importance of including young people in order to make transformational change both locally and globally.

Ten things you didn’t know about child labour

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: June 10, 2021

June 12 is the World Day Against Child Labour. Today, and every day, we stand for every child’s right to a childhood – working to protect children from harm, including dangerous and often illegal work. Empower yourself with knowledge and join the fight.

13 year old Ibrahim works in a mechanics shop to help support his family in Syria.

Love My Neighbour: Providing Support to Countries In Need

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: June 4, 2021

COVID-19 isn’t over for any of us, until it’s over for all of us. That’s why Canadian faith communities are raising funds to help increase equitable access and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines through the Love My Neighbour campaign.

The Corona Van: Supporting Children in Syria through COVID-19

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: June 2, 2021

UNICEF is supporting "Corona Van" in Al Tal, Syria. The van reaches them with psychosocial support and awareness-raising on prevention against COVID19.

The Corona Van as it drives through the streets in Al Tal.

Helping Children Thrive: A Lesson to All the Fathers

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: May 27, 2021

For fathers like Hazir, spending quality time with their children helps them grow and reach their full potential.

What You Need to Know Before, During and After Receiving a COVID-19 Vaccine

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: May 13, 2021

Tips for navigating the vaccination process.

Three female health workers give the 'v for vaccinated' sign outside a clinic in Nepal.

How to talk to your friends and family about COVID-19 vaccines

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: May 11, 2021

Tips for handling tough conversations with your loved ones.

A woman and her daughter talk outside their home.

Routine Vaccines and COVID-19: What Parents Need to Know

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 30, 2021

How to safely get routine vaccinations for your child during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A mother holds her baby at a mobile clinic.

India: Struggling for breath

Posted by: David Morley

Publication date: April 30, 2021

Throughout India, COVID-19 cases continue to surge at unprecedented rates, with more than four new cases reported every second. This is how UNICEF is helping to control the spread and supply the fight against COVID-19.