Child Protection | UNICEF Canada: For Every Child

Child Protection 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.

Help the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s children: the main victims of the conflict in Kasai

Children living in Kasai, one of the poorest regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, remain the main victims of the crisis. When violence erupted, families fled into the forest. Sometimes families have described fleeing three or four times, sometimes even in the middle of the night.

Children under attack in 2017

For children trapped in conflict zones around the world, 2017 has been a ‘nightmare year’.

Surviving Winter in Syria

Conflict has changed every part of Syria over the past six years, including winter. Any happy memories of snow filled streets and fields are now gone. Forced to flee their homes and live in camps and shelters offering little protection from the cold, winter is a real struggle for children in Syria. Freezing temperatures, snow and heavy rain will make life a struggle for children who have been forced from their homes.

Leaving a fighter’s life behind

Helping children formerly associated with armed groups in the Greater Kasai region resume their lives.

An Agenda for Action

UNICEF’s call for practical action and public engagement to help protect every child uprooted by war, violence and poverty.

The Road to Europe

Uprooted children are vulnerable to being preyed upon by smugglers and traffickers.

Children are #NotaTarget

Tens of millions of children caught up in armed conflict must be protected from life-threatening attacks and violence.

Promoting global health is where Canadians come together

When it comes to ensuring children’s rights and access to quality health services, Canadians agree: we have a duty to protect.

Seven inspirational stories about mothers from around the world

Wherever they are, mothers will do anything for their children. At UNICEF, we witness it every day while we work to help children and their families survive and thrive. For Mother’s Day, be inspired by some of those short stories about mothers who do everything they can to keep their children safe, healthy and happy.

2017 Top 10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That Give Back

If you still don’t have an idea what to get for Mother’s Day but want to gift something truly unique, look no further.

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