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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“I don’t walk the same pace as the others, but that doesn’t make me give up.” Posted by: UNICEF Canada Publication date: February 8, 2023 16-year-old Kafia Noor seizes the chance of an education to escape the ordeal of displacement.
How Tajikistan responded rapidly to a polio outbreak Posted by: UNICEF Canada Publication date: January 14, 2023 Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, a mass vaccination campaign has protected children.
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