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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.

Statement by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director, on children affected by the violence in Rakhine, Myanmar

Publication date: September 5, 2017

More than 125,000 Rohingya refugees have fled across the border from Rakhine State, Myanmar, into Bangladesh since 25 August, as many as 80 per cent of them are women and children. Many more children in need of support and protection remain in the areas of northern Rakhine State that have been wracked by violence.

Nearly zero progress in reducing the global out-of-school rate over the past decade – UNICEF

Publication date: September 5, 2017

With 11.5 per cent of school-age children – or 123 million – missing out on learning today, compared to 12.8 per cent – or 135 million – in 2007, the percentage of six to 15 year olds who are out of school has barely decreased in the last decade, UNICEF said today.

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.

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

Statement by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director, on children affected by the violence in Rakhine, Myanmar

Nearly zero progress in reducing the global out-of-school rate over the past decade – UNICEF

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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