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My cat makes me happy: What Canada’s youth told us about their well-being

A new UNICEF Canada report released today highlights what Canada’s youth consider critical to their well-being. Among the insights, holistic health and a sense of belonging top the list.

Five signs of life in Yemen

Years of conflict in Yemen have left 18.8 million people - some 70 per cent of the population - in need of humanitarian assistance. Despite the trauma that many--especially children--are facing, there are signs of hope in the chaos.

My Cat Makes Me Happy: New UNICEF Canada report reveals Canada’s kids say health and belonging most important to their well-being

A new UNICEF Canada report released today highlights what Canada’s youth consider critical to their well-being. Among the insights, holistic health and a sense of belonging top the list.

“Nothing can justify terrible acts of abuse against women and children in Kasai”: UNICEF

Statement attributable to Marie-Pierre Poirier, UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa

The Changemakers: 10 youth building peace in their communities

Political instability, labour market challenges and limited space for political and civic participation have led to increasing isolation of youth in societies. Despite this, there are some life-changing movements and activities happening in communities around the world, thanks to young people who are leading the charge for change.

Denied a childhood

In one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s poorest regions, the future of an entire generation of children is at risk.

UNICEF responds to Sierra Leone mudslide as more than 100 children reported dead

UNICEF is on the ground urgently responding to the needs of displaced families affected by the flooding and landslides in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown which have killed several hundred people including at least 109 children, according to government sources. The death-toll is expected to rise, with over 600 people, including many children, still unaccounted for.

In Sierra Leone, mudslides rip a community apart

UNICEF is on the ground urgently responding to the needs of displaced families affected by the flooding and landslides in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown which have killed several hundred people including at least 109 children.

Children are #NotaTarget

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

Youth are what they eat (or don’t eat) at school

This is the first in a series of youth guest blogs providing a diversity of perspectives from Canada’s young people in support of UNICEF Canada’s One Youth movement.