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Let’s Talk About Climate Emergencies

Publication date: June 16, 2023

Young people are the least responsible, but the most affected by the impacts of climate change. Now is the time to act.

A Carrier of the Torch of Hope and Pride

Publication date: June 15, 2023

"I remember being a child and first discovering what transgender meant. I was at the tender age of ten years or so, and I had encountered a person who was beginning their trans journey". Read Delvany, 23, UNICEF Canada's Youth Advocate talks about their journey of self-discovery in this blog for Pride Month.

A Carrier of the Torch of Hope and Pride

My Cousin Matthew

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: June 6, 2023

When I think about what Pride means to me, I think about my cousin Matthew.

The bravest kids in the world: Going back to school after the Türkiye earthquake

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: May 29, 2023

May marked 100 days since devastating earthquakes hit Syria and Türkiye earlier this year. David Morley, UNICEF Canada President and CEO visits areas close to the epicentre and reports back on what he saw.

A girl exits a UNICEF tent making the peace gesture with her hand and a bag pack slung over her shoulder.

Sudan’s Refugee Crisis: Marwa’s journey

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: May 23, 2023

A mother narrates her tail of fleeing Sudan amidst the conflict.

A woman looks out from a balcony, her back is towards the camera and she is holding a child in her arms.

Maternal health in focus in Ethiopia

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: May 9, 2023

A health centre in this Ethiopian village is tackling maternal malnutrition through supplements provided by UNICEF and partners, leading to improved nutrition in pregnant women and chances of a safe delivery and healthy, happy babies and mothers.

A woman looks at the camera smiling while holding a sleeping baby.

Protecting every child from vaccine-preventable disease

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 25, 2023

UNICEF’s latest State of the World’s Children Report states 1 in 5 children are unvaccinated, leaving them vulnerable to a range of vaccine-preventable diseases.

A girl wearing a blue dress looks directly at the camera, holding a bandage up to her recently vaccinated arm. She is smiling.

It’s as if she knew an earthquake was coming

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: April 13, 2023

Elanur had a narrow escape during the earthquake in Türkiye. Her mother shares how good fortune and her daughter’s resilience are helping them during the recovery.

Little Elanur joins a psycho-social support activity at UNICEF supported CFS in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye.

U-Report: The power of youth voice

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 11, 2023

UNICEF Canada U-Report Ambassador Reeana Tazreean on how UNICEF’s digital polling platform for young people works. Reeana explains how you can sign up in a few easy steps – to bring make sure your voice is heard on issues that matter to you!