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Maternal health in focus in Ethiopia

Publication date: May 9, 2023

A health centre in this Ethiopian village is tackling maternal malnutrition through supplements provided by UNICEF and partners, leading to improved nutrition in pregnant women and chances of a safe delivery and healthy, happy babies and mothers.

A woman looks at the camera smiling while holding a sleeping baby.

Protecting every child from vaccine-preventable disease

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 25, 2023

UNICEF’s latest State of the World’s Children Report states 1 in 5 children are unvaccinated, leaving them vulnerable to a range of vaccine-preventable diseases.

A girl wearing a blue dress looks directly at the camera, holding a bandage up to her recently vaccinated arm. She is smiling.

It’s as if she knew an earthquake was coming

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: April 13, 2023

Elanur had a narrow escape during the earthquake in Türkiye. Her mother shares how good fortune and her daughter’s resilience are helping them during the recovery.

Little Elanur joins a psycho-social support activity at UNICEF supported CFS in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye.

U-Report: The power of youth voice

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 11, 2023

UNICEF Canada U-Report Ambassador Reeana Tazreean on how UNICEF’s digital polling platform for young people works. Reeana explains how you can sign up in a few easy steps – to bring make sure your voice is heard on issues that matter to you!

The condition making teen girls tired, faint and miss out on school

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: March 8, 2023

How iron and folic supplements are helping prevent anaemia and improve school attendance for adolescent girls in Oromia, Ethiopia.

Kaleidoscope

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: February 28, 2023

For Black History Month, UNICEF Canada Youth Advocate Karel, 17, talks about growing up in Canada and experiencing multiculturalism as a young Black man, and shares how it has shaped his perspective of the world around him.

UNICEF Canada Youth Advocate Karel, 17, talks about growing up in Canada and experiencing multiculturalism as a young Black man

Black History is My Story

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: February 23, 2023

Black History is our story. The story of generations, peoples and nations. It is more than a month and more than a celebration. It is the embodiment of Black joy, Black hope, and Black ashes turned into beauty. It is love for one another and tears cried together.

A safe harbour for Ukrainians in Slovakia

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: February 23, 2023

In January 2023, UNICEF Canada’s President and CEO David Morley, visited Slovakia and witnessed the work being done by UNICEF in supporting children and families who have fled the war in Ukraine. Below are some of his thoughts from the visit.

David Morley interacting with children sitting at child's table.

On Pink Shirt Day, take a stand against bullying

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: February 17, 2023

On February 22, people across Canada will be donning pink shirts to recognize Pink Shirt Day, a national event dedicated to raising awareness about bullying.