Immediate humanitarian access needed to stave off disaster for Gaza’s children Publication date: May 18, 2021 Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore
The COVAX Facility will deliver its 65 millionth vaccine dose this week. It should’ve been at least its 170 millionth. Publication date: May 17, 2021 The time to donate excess doses is now.
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore on the situation in Gaza Publication date: May 16, 2021 As the latest serious escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict hits one week, I renew my call for an immediate end to the violence.
A vision for Canada's children, youth and families released today Publication date: May 14, 2021 To mark International Day of Families, an unprecedented, collaborative vision for Canada’s future was released, creating a foundation for a better tomorrow for generations to come.
Geneva Palais briefing note on the impact of the deadly COVID-19 surge on children in India Publication date: May 7, 2021 This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative Dr Yasmin Ali Haque – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
New survey measuring child and youth well-being launches in communities Publication date: May 5, 2021 UNICEF Canada, the Canadian Index of Wellbeing, the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Medavie Health Foundation are partnering with four communities to launch the Community Child and Youth Well-being Survey to get a snapshot of the lives of young people.
Canadian organizations welcome G7 commitment on girls’ education, and call for funding to back ambition Publication date: May 5, 2021 A leading coalition of Canadian education organizations, the Canadian International Education Policy Working Group (CIEPWG), welcomes the newly announced G7 Declaration, Girls Education: The Heart of COVID-19 Recovery and Unlocking Agenda 2030.
Deadly new surge in South Asia threatens to reverse global gains against the COVID-19 pandemic and have disproportionate impact on children Publication date: May 4, 2021 Statement by George Laryea-Adjei, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia
UNICEF sends 3,000 oxygen concentrators and other critical supplies to India as country battles deadly COVID-19 surge Publication date: April 29, 2021 UNICEF has sent critical lifesaving supplies, including 3,000 oxygen concentrators, diagnostic tests, medical kits, and other equipment to help India in its battle with a deadly wave of COVID-19.
Immunization services begin slow recovery from COVID-19 disruptions, though millions of children remain at risk from deadly diseases – UNICEF Publication date: April 26, 2021 228 million people —mostly children—at risk for diseases such as measles, yellow fever and polio
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