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Following the passing of longtime volunteer Jean Julian in December 2020, UNICEF Canada wanted to share some memories from her fellow volunteers of her spirit and tireless dedication to UNICEF’s work.

Seven years ago, a young mother named Haifa and 50 members of her extended family fled escalating violence in the city of Erbin and settled on a farm in the suburbs, where they hoped they'd be safe. Now Haifa tells her story of how she has worked to protect her children from the conflict.

UNICEF-trained community health workers won't stop until they've vaccinated every woman of reproductive age against tetanus, even in the hardest-to-reach parts of the world.

For Red Hand Day/International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers, three former child soldiers share how the traumatic events in ‘the bush’ kept haunting them in their dreams and how the support from family and social workers have helped them.

How this harmful practice affects millions of girls worldwide.

For International Day of Education, we’re looking at teachers who are making sure that even when school is out, the learning doesn’t stop.

2020 has been a challenging year for almost everyone. However, in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, UNICEF continued to make strides in protecting every child’s right to a childhood.

UNICEF Italy Migrant and Refugee Response Coordinator Anna Riatti shares her experience – and that of her UNICEF Italy colleagues – in helping migrant and refugee children during COVID-19.

Gift giving around the holidays can be challenging but UNICEF Canada is here to help ease your stress with our curated list of gifts, with something for everyone.

Through her studies in STEM - and with support from the UNICEF Techno Girl programme - Sebabatso is helping change her future and shape her community.