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Reasons to Celebrate: UNICEF’s Impact in 2024

Publication date: December 23, 2024

Despite 2024’s challenges – from conflicts to crises to climate disasters – UNICEF continued to deliver for children in urgent need. We’ve collected four stories to show the impact that you, our supporters, have helped make on the lives of children around the world this year. Stories where we all collectively came together to create a better world for every child.

Somali girls gain communication skills and confidence through school ‘empowerment’ clubs

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: December 22, 2024

Across Somaliland, Girls Empowerment Clubs are helping adolescent schoolgirls negotiate social challenges, manage changing emotions, and communicate confidently with their families and communities.

Saharla Abdikarim Adan, 13, poses for a portrait after a Girls Empowerment Club session at Borana Girls Primary school in Borana, Somaliland.

UNICEF Canada’s Youth Advocacy Summit Celebrates the Power of Youth Leadership

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: December 16, 2024

UNICEF Canada’s Youth Advocacy Summit bought together 70 young advocates from across the country on November 20, 2024, in Ottawa. Marking National Child Day, these advocates shared solutions on issues like education, healthcare, and mental health with policymakers and global leaders. Their insights, captured in the 2024 Reimagine Playbook, emphasize one clear message: youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they are the leaders of today.

Youth Advocates in Ottawa for National Child Day Celebrations in Ottawa

Girls in Somalia seize opportunity of education, but barriers remain for those with disabilities

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: December 3, 2024

In a country where three out of five children are not in school, girls and children with disabilities are gradually finding the support they need to thrive in education.

A girl wearing yellow uniform in Somalia looks hopefully into the light

Clara at #UNGA: UNICEF Canada’s Youth Advocate attends the Summit of the Future and Youth Mobilisation Lab

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: October 3, 2024

UNICEF Canada’s youth advocate pens down thoughts from participating at the Summit of the Future and UNICEF’s Global Youth Advocates Mobilisation Lab as part of the United Nations General Assembly gathering in New York.

Youth Advocate Clara stands in New York to attend United Nations Summit of the Future

Investing in Our Future: A Case for Paid Parental Leave for Every Child

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: October 1, 2024

“Parental leave” - a period of adequately paid, sufficient time dedicated to infant care-giving and care-receiving -- is a fundamental policy that helps achieve the best start in life. UNICEF calls parental leave, child-focused income benefits and access to high quality childcare the “family-friendly” policy trifecta.

A mother lovingly holds her baby in a warmly lit room, showcasing a tender moment between them.

Mpox and children

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: September 19, 2024

A new variant of the mpox (monkeypox) virus is spreading, putting children at risk.

1-year-old Gabriel sits on his mother Sarah’s laps outside their home in Kamanyola, South Kivu province, DR Congo

Khadija Learns to read, dreams big

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: September 13, 2024

Nine-year-old Khadija shows one of her drawings in her community-based education class supported in Bagh-e-Jalal village, Daikundi province, central Afghanistan.

Paddington’s Postcards: Receiving mail can be fun for everyone

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: August 16, 2024

A monthly donation with a bear-sized thank you. UNICEF Canada’s Paddington’s Postcards is a 12-month subscription where Paddington™ sends a special child in your life a mail package from a different country every month. Brad Quiring writes from British Columbia on the excitement Paddington’s Postcards has generated in his home.

A collage of children opening Paddington's Postcard in their living room.

U-Report: Bridging the Gap

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: August 9, 2024

U-Report is a digital messaging polling platform designed to consult and collect youth opinions on important matters. The platform is free, confidential, and open to youth ages 13 to -24 who sign up to be U-Reporters. Here's everything you need to know!

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Reasons to Celebrate: UNICEF’s Impact in 2024

Somali girls gain communication skills and confidence through school ‘empowerment’ clubs

UNICEF Canada’s Youth Advocacy Summit Celebrates the Power of Youth Leadership

Girls in Somalia seize opportunity of education, but barriers remain for those with disabilities

Clara at #UNGA: UNICEF Canada’s Youth Advocate attends the Summit of the Future and Youth Mobilisation Lab

Investing in Our Future: A Case for Paid Parental Leave for Every Child

Mpox and children

Khadija Learns to read, dreams big

Paddington’s Postcards: Receiving mail can be fun for everyone

U-Report: Bridging the Gap

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