Search

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.

Sri Lankan rescue workers help transport stranded family with baby onto rescue boat

Hundreds of health and nutrition facilities closed as Somalia’s child crisis deepens

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Spokesperson, James Elder, to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

A caring mother in a purple headscarf feeds a young child in a navy hijab, who eats from a snack packet in her arms.

Hospitals overwhelmed as child malnutrition surges across Afghanistan

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative in Afghanistan, Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

A baby eats a peanut paste out of a packet held by a caregiver in a blue headscarf.

One month on: Children Affected by the Venezuela Earthquakes Still Need Help

A month after the Venezuela earthquakes, meet the children finding hope again, and see how your support can make a difference.

A woman holds a baby at a temporary health clinic.

New SMART survey provides updated assessment of child and maternal nutrition in accessible areas of Gaza

A new population-based nutrition survey conducted in accessible areas of the Gaza Strip shows a complex nutritional picture: relatively low acute malnutrition among children in the accessible population, concerning rates of chronic malnutrition (stunting), maternal malnutrition, very poor dietary quality, suboptimal infant and young child feeding practices, and a substantial burden of childhood illness.

Children killed and injured in latest attacks across Ukraine as monthly child casualties reach four-year high

More than 3,900 children killed or injured since the escalation of the war.

Children account for half of suspected mpox cases in Guinea-Bissau

UNICEF strengthens surveillance, prevention, and community outreach as country responds to its first mpox outbreak.