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National Child Day

November 20 is National Child Day in Canada. It is also World Children’s Day, championed by UNICEF to mark the date when children’s human rights were recognized with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Youth in a blue UNICEF t-shirt speaking into a megaphone.

Round one of the Gaza Strip catch-up immunization campaign reaches more than 13,700 children

Children’s exposure to intimate partner violence against their mothers pervasive worldwide – UNICEF

First-ever regional analysis shows that over half of children in Oceania and around a third in both sub-Saharan Africa and Central and Southern Asia are victims of violence in the home

National Child Day Call to Action - Putting Children and Youth Back on Canada’s Policy Agenda

Gavi and UNICEF announce equitable pricing deal for malaria vaccine to protect 7 million more children by end of decade

More than 340 educational facilities damaged or destroyed in Ukraine this year

Education continues to come under attack, as the growing toll of the war on children’s learning and development places their future at risk

It’s Not About Armies vs Aid: Investing in Children is Part of Investing in Our Security

The most enduring threats to stability today are not always linked to missile strikes or cyberattacks. Many have their roots in the disrupted lives of children.

Leaving a gift in your Will: Your questions answered

Find answers to common questions about leaving a gift in your Will to UNICEF Canada. Explore our FAQ to learn more about how to leave a legacy donation, and the types of planned giving gifts.

Children at the playground of their school made out of recycled plastic bricks, in Sakassou, in the center of Côte d’Ivoire.

Malnutrition persists as winter sets in, threatening children’s lives and wellbeing in Gaza

High levels of malnutrition continue to endanger the lives and wellbeing of children in the Gaza Strip, compounded by the onset of winter weather accelerating the spread of disease and increasing the risk of death among the most vulnerable children.

Over 275,000 children affected in Sri Lanka following devastating Cyclone

Cyclone Ditwah has left children across Sri Lanka facing an escalating humanitarian crisis. After making landfall on the East Coast early on 28 November, the storm caused widespread floods and devastating landslides. Initial estimates suggest that over 275,000 children are among the 1.4 million people affected, although disrupted communications and blocked access routes imply the actual number may be even higher.