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A look back at 2022: In crises, hope prevails for children

In this first episode of a new season, UNICEF Canada President and CEO David Morley hands over to our new host, UNICEF Canada ambassador Saara Chaudry.

A woman holds up a child in her arms, the child is laughing. The woman is also smiling and wearing a blue UNICEF jacket. This photo was taken in Romania is 2022.

UNICEF in emergencies: Supporting children through crises

In this episode of the podcast we hear from youth impacted by the war in Ukraine and the earthquake in Syria and Türkiye, and learn about the work UNICEF is doing to support those suffering due to these crises.

A child holds a bunny as she looks at the camera with a small smile. She is wearing a jacket and standing outdoors, in a line, behind her are white UNICEF tents. This photo was taken at the Ukrainian border in 2022.

UNICEF calls for urgent investment in life-saving services for children as global humanitarian needs reach new extremes

As UNICEF’s Humanitarian Action for Children 2026 (HAC) appeal is launched today, US$7.66 billion is urgently required to provide life-saving assistance to 73 million children - including 37 million girls and over 9 million children with disabilities – across 133 countries and territories next year.

Child is screened for malnutrition at UNICEF-supported mobile site in Haiti

Youth Advocacy Program

UNICEF Canada’s Youth Advocacy Program helps young people learn how to become powerful advocates and activists in Canada.

Fundraise for UNICEF Today!

You can make a real difference for children with the help of your family, friends and community. Whether you are fundraising as an individual, a family, or part of a school, faith group or workplace, fundraising can be fun and rewarding.

Statement by UNICEF on children displaced by escalating violence in eastern DRC

UNICEF is deeply concerned about the rapid escalation of hostilities in eastern DRC, which has displaced over 500,000 people, including 100,000 children, since the beginning of December.

UN agencies welcome news that famine has been pushed back in the Gaza Strip, but warn fragile gains could be reversed without increased and sustained support

FAO, UNICEF, WFP and WHO say hunger, malnutrition, disease and the scale of agricultural destruction remain alarmingly high.

Nutrition survey finds unprecedented level of child malnutrition in part of Sudan’s North Darfur

Comprehensive nutrition survey in Um Baru locality found more than 50 per cent of children under five acutely malnourished

A child's arm is measured with a MUAC tape by two adults, wearing a red and white garment. The scene conveys care and urgency in a healthcare context.

Sexual violence against children “entrenched” and rising across Democratic Republic of the Congo – UNICEF

More than 35,000 cases of child rape and sexual assault recorded nationwide in 2025.

Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Statement, Revoke planned international NGO ban, humanitarian leaders urge Israeli authorities

We urge the Israeli authorities to reconsider their plan to ban many of the international NGOs operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). International NGOs are central to humanitarian operations in OPT, collectively delivering close to $1 billion dollars in assistance each year.