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Throne Speech 2025: Three ways the Canadian government can prioritize children

UNICEF Canada shares the bold policies and proven solutions that can help advance rights of every child at home and around the world following the Speech from the Throne.

Support Children and Families Affected By War In Ukraine

Help children affected by the Ukraine war.

In Ukraine, a boy stands in front of rubble.

Over 1 million children at risk as cholera spreads in Sudan’s Khartoum State - UNICEF

More than 7,700 cholera cases - including over 1,000 cases in children under the age of five - and 185 associated deaths have been reported in Khartoum State since January 2025, according to health authorities. UNICEF and partners are working with the Federal Ministry of Health to curb the spread of the deadly disease and save lives.

A child looks on as health workers screen children for malnutrition at a UNICEF-supported Primary Health Clinic in Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan

Child Rights Impact Assessment

Child rights impact assessment is a systematic process to assess the potential impacts of decisions on children and their rights and promote policy coherence.

Mental health study shows Gen Z overwhelmed but undeterred by unrelenting global crises

With 60 per cent of young people reporting feeling overwhelmed by the news, a new study by a coalition of UNICEF and private sector partners shows that young people continue to face stigma and limited access to mental health services.

‘Unimaginable horrors’: more than 50,000 children reportedly killed or injured in the Gaza Strip

Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Edouard Beigbeder

Horrific strikes in Ukraine reportedly kill three children, injure at least 13

Statement attributable to Munir Mammadzade, UNICEF Representative to Ukraine

SENIOR MANAGER, ASSOCIATION PARTNERSHIPS

UNICEF is the world’s farthest-reaching humanitarian organization for children. Across 190 countries and territories, and in the world’s toughest places, we work to help children survive, defend their rights, keep them protected, healthy and educated, and give them a fair chance to fulfill their potential.

Despite progress, child labour still affects 138 million children globally – ILO, UNICEF

New report shows an almost 50 per cent reduction since start of century, but world fails to reach elimination targets

A child works in small silver polishing factory in Bangladesh

Commitment to Racial Justice

UNICEF Canada strongly condemns all racist and discriminatory practices. We affirm our commitment to racial justice and our dedication to working for a more equitable world for every child.