Advocacy | UNICEF Canada: For Every Child

Advocacy is one of UNICEF’s main programs. On this page, you will find more information about current and past UNICEF projects, child stories and ways you can get involved.

A Holiday Special with Simu Liu, UNICEF Canada Ambassador

A holiday special episode of the For Every Child podcast featuring a conversation between UNICEF Canada ambassadors and actors Simu Liu and Saara Chaudry about what inspires them to advocate for child rights and their hopes for children in 2024.

UNICEF Canada ambassadors Simu Liu and Saara Chaudry looking at camera

Vaccinating the world's children: the post-pandemic catch up

It’s 2023 and 1 in 5 children is still not protected against vaccine preventable diseases, according to UNICEF’s latest State of the World’s Children report. In this episode of the For Every Child podcast, we mark World Immunization Week, and look at what it would take to build back immunity following the pandemic – globally and in Canada.

A girl in a blue dress stands under a tree smiling while holding onto a her arm where she has just been given a vaccine shot. This photo was taken in Yemen in 2022.

Empowering Children Through Philanthropy

Just in time for Halloween, this episode, hosted by a child, is designed to get kids into giving. Gather your family and listen to two tales that will guide your children, through storytelling, to a powerful message: they can make a difference.

A child wearing a red jacket sits in a classroom desk. He is holding up a white paper mask with eyes cut out and holding it to his eyes. This photo was taken in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2013.

What's at stake for children in the election?

Canadians are heading to the polls in a historic federal election amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. We explore what this election means for children here at home and internationally while empowering you to raise your voice for children and youth by getting involved in the #VoteforEveryChild campaign.

A girl wearing a blue UNCIEF tshirt speaks into a speakerphone, behind her others can be seen standing in a line also wearing UNICEF tshirts.

The Science of Giving

David Morley has a conversation with a university professor and expert on human happiness about the link between giving and increased joy.

A child with a red heart painted on their face looks at the camera and smiles. They are sitting in a classroom setting. This photo was taken in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2022..

A year of resilience : Overcoming obstacles in 2020

2020 has been a challenging year. But through difficulty we have learned we are more resilient than we thought possible. That resilience allowed UNICEF to continue to make strides in protecting every child’s right to a childhood – despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode we’ll take you on a journey with us to explore the roadblocks and achievements at a global level and we’ll tell you more about how we overcame challenges here in Canada.

A woman wearing a pink tshirt holds her infant above her head, smiling. The infant is also smiling.

Reimagine: Building a better post-COVID-19 future

Children and young people have a unique ability to reimagine a more equal, just and sustainable world. This World Children’s Day, we hear from young citizens about what they hope to see in a post-COVID-19 world. UNICEF Canada Ambassador, Actor Simu Liu joins us to talk about his support for UNICEF and we hear about UNICEF's role in the incredible global effort towards ensuring fair and equitable access to a COVID-19 vaccine.

A man and a woman pack up a box of vaccines. They are both wearing masks and the woman is wearing a UNICEF vest.

The Changemakers: Power of Women and Girls

While the world today is doing better at ensuring a more gender equality society, women and girls still face many challenges. This International Women’s Day, hear the stories of strong Canadian women from different walks of life, who have made their mark in changing the world they were born into.

Six children lying on the floor in a circle with their heads touching in. They are looking up at the camera and laughing.

Youth in action: Driving change in Canada

Discover what matters to Canadian youth in the upcoming federal election, and find out why GFORCE are UNICEF Canada’s new Halloween Heroes.

Eight children stand in front of a UNICEF Canada sign, they are all wearing UNICEF lanyards. This photo was taken in Toronto, Canada in 2019.

Fearless Females: The Power of Women to Change the World

Meet a few female superheroes come to life and learn how they’re improving the world for women and girls.

Category: Advocacy

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