Press Releases

Back-to-school a time to sound the alarm on Canada’s kids: UNICEF

Publication date: September 5, 2017

As millions of children and youth across Canada head back to school this week, UNICEF Canada is sounding the alarm on their well-being. Higher than average rates of bullying and unhealthy weight, combined with poor mental health are threatening their chances for success.

16 million children affected by massive flooding in South Asia, with millions more at risk

Publication date: September 2, 2017

UNICEF scaling up emergency response to support children and families affected

Spread of acute watery diarrhoea and suspected cholera slows in Yemen amid unprecedented response efforts from unsung local heroes

Publication date: August 28, 2017

Weekly number of reported new cases has declined by one third since June

More than 180 million people lack basic drinking water in countries ravaged by conflict or unrest - UNICEF

Publication date: August 28, 2017

Children living in fragile situations are four times more likely to lack access to basic drinking water

Displaced, disoriented and shocked, children from Ar-Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor need urgent assistance and protection

Publication date: August 25, 2017

Statement attributable to Fran Equiza, UNICEF Representative in Syria

Use of children as ‘human bombs’ rising in northeast Nigeria

Publication date: August 22, 2017

Young girls are most frequent victims

UNICEF responds to Sierra Leone mudslide as more than 100 children reported dead

Publication date: August 17, 2017

UNICEF is on the ground urgently responding to the needs of displaced families affected by the flooding and landslides in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown which have killed several hundred people including at least 109 children, according to government sources. The death-toll is expected to rise, with over 600 people, including many children, still unaccounted for.

My Cat Makes Me Happy: New UNICEF Canada report reveals Canada’s kids say health and belonging most important to their well-being

Publication date: August 8, 2017

A new UNICEF Canada report released today highlights what Canada’s youth consider critical to their well-being. Among the insights, holistic health and a sense of belonging top the list.

“Nothing can justify terrible acts of abuse against women and children in Kasai”: UNICEF

Publication date: August 7, 2017

Statement attributable to Marie-Pierre Poirier, UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa

Clooney Foundation for Justice Partners with UNICEF to Open Seven Public Schools to Syrian Refugee Children in Lebanon

Publication date: July 31, 2017

With support from Google.org and HP Inc., the Clooney Foundation for Justice's $2.25 million partnership and $1 million technology grant will enroll thousands of currently out-of-school refugees in formal education and provide additional support for Lebanese and Syrian children in public schools across Lebanon.