2.3 million children in Tigray region of Ethiopia need humanitarian assistance, as thousands flee across border into Sudan
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore
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UNICEF issues record US$6.4 billion emergency funding appeal
Funds will support essential programs for more than 190 million children impacted by humanitarian crises and the COVID-19 pandemic
Child poverty to rise above pre-COVID levels for at least five years in high-income countries including Canada - UNICEF
In high-income countries, only 2 per cent of fiscal stimulus was allocated specifically to support children during the first wave of COVID-19; a better balance of spending that provides more direct support to children is urgently needed
New report identifies ten ways Canadian businesses can better support children’s rights
First ever Child Rights and Business Assessment launched in Canada
The Power of Possibility
In October 2019, six members of UNICEF Canada’s Women Unlimited travelled to Ghana for their first field visit, as part of a four year philanthropic journey. One of the members, Lisa Letwin, provided us this reflection on her experiences and how philanthropy really means the power of possibility.
Top 6 Gifts that Give Back: A Last Minute Rescue Guide
The holidays are fast approaching, which means last-minute gift shoppers are urgently searching for that special something to give to friends, family or that special someone. In the spirit of the season, UNICEF Canada offers this holiday rescue guide; our top 6 meaningful gifts that will help children in need this season.
Top 5 policies to defend childhood in 2020
UNICEF Canada outlines key policy priorities that will improve child and youth well-being in Canada and around the world
A World Inside a Refugee Camp: Children of Zaatari – Part 2
UNICEF Canada ambassador and teacher Bayan Yammout visited Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan – the world’s largest camp for Syrian refugees – in October 2019, to provide training for facilitators at the camp’s Makani Centres. In a two part series, she shares her reflections on life for children in the camps.
Waves of protests around the world are reminder that voices of children and adolescents must be heard and their rights protected
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore
Nine Afghan children killed or maimed daily in world’s most lethal warzone – UNICEF
The 40-year-old conflict in Afghanistan is having a devastating impact on children and parties are failing in their duty to shield them from its consequences, UNICEF said in a new report released today.
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