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Publication date: February 28, 2023

For Black History Month, UNICEF Canada Youth Advocate Karel, 17, talks about growing up in Canada and experiencing multiculturalism as a young Black man, and shares how it has shaped his perspective of the world around him.

UNICEF Canada Youth Advocate Karel, 17, talks about growing up in Canada and experiencing multiculturalism as a young Black man

A safe harbour for Ukrainians in Slovakia

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: February 23, 2023

In January 2023, UNICEF Canada’s President and CEO David Morley, visited Slovakia and witnessed the work being done by UNICEF in supporting children and families who have fled the war in Ukraine. Below are some of his thoughts from the visit.

David Morley interacting with children sitting at child's table.

Black History is My Story

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: February 23, 2023

Black History is our story. The story of generations, peoples and nations. It is more than a month and more than a celebration. It is the embodiment of Black joy, Black hope, and Black ashes turned into beauty. It is love for one another and tears cried together.

On Pink Shirt Day, take a stand against bullying

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: February 17, 2023

On February 22, people across Canada will be donning pink shirts to recognize Pink Shirt Day, a national event dedicated to raising awareness about bullying.

“I don’t walk the same pace as the others, but that doesn’t make me give up.”

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: February 8, 2023

16-year-old Kafia Noor seizes the chance of an education to escape the ordeal of displacement.

A girl wearing a yellow uniform with a yellow scarf stands by a door looking outside contemplatively.

How Tajikistan responded rapidly to a polio outbreak

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: January 14, 2023

Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, a mass vaccination campaign has protected children.

2-year-old twin sisters Fotima (left) and Zuhro pose for a portrait with their parents Namazqul Eshquvatov (left), 27, and Rahima Kushakova, 23, at their home in Burmai Poyon village.

Stories of hope from 2022

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: December 19, 2022

To end the year with a note of gratitude, here are five stories of hope from around the world – showing us how one small intervention can impact the lives and futures of children.

A woman hold up a baby in her arms above her head, behind her are many trees.

Universal School Meals: Putting Child Health Back on the Front Foot

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: December 15, 2022

It isn’t always easy to be a kid—or for that matter, a parent responsible for one. But we can all agree that over the last few years, it’s grown increasingly harder.

A child enjoys their lunch in school cafeteria

Humanitarian Action for Children 2023: Climate and conflict catastrophic for children

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: December 5, 2022

UNICEF’s Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) appeal helps support our work as it provides conflict- and disaster-affected children with access to water, sanitation, nutrition, education, health and protection services.