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The loss of children’s lives in the Mediterranean is an atrocity that will haunt these shores for years to come – UNICEF

Statement by UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional Office and Special Coordinator for the Refugee and Migrant Response in Europe a.i. Philippe Cori

Over one million children newly displaced in two months as Sudan faces escalating conflict

More than 5 million children in Darfur region at grave risk as humanitarian situation deteriorates in Sudan

A Carrier of the Torch of Hope and Pride

"I remember being a child and first discovering what transgender meant. I was at the tender age of ten years or so, and I had encountered a person who was beginning their trans journey". Read Delvany, 23, UNICEF Canada's Youth Advocate talks about their journey of self-discovery in this blog for Pride Month.

Let’s Talk About Climate Emergencies

Young people are the least responsible, but the most affected by the impacts of climate change. Now is the time to act.

Senior People & Organizational Development Officer

(Contract 12-18 Months; Full time; based in Toronto) Reporting to the Director, People & Organizational Development, the Senior People & Organizational Development Officer will be a trusted Business Partner to support employee development, engagement and retention through people-centered initiatives including: administration; compensation and benefits; mental health and wellbeing; health and safety; policies; performance management, organizational development and employee relations.

Lebanon’s crisis stretches families’ coping ability to breaking point – UNICEF

Families in Lebanon are barely able to meet their most basic needs despite cutting down drastically on expenses according to a new survey by UNICEF.

On 1 September 2020, Kevin, 8 years old, left, with his mother Nadida Kayyal Bakli and brother at the UNICEF's children friendly space (CFS) at the Karantina public garden in Beirut, Lebanon.

Funding innovative solutions to reach every child: UNICEF at Collision

The UNICEF Venture Fund supports companies to help transform the lives of children in some of the toughest places on earth.

A red and black sign in the foreground reads 'Collision Toronto' in the background the CN tower and some buildings can be seen.

WFP and UNICEF Executive Directors visit Haiti to galvanize international support amid record humanitarian needs

Unprecedented hunger and malnutrition threaten lives across the country

On 20 June 2023, students stand together during a visit by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director Cindy McCain to a UNICEF- and WFP-supported school in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Domestic Advocacy Intern

(September 5, 2023- November 24, 2023 internship; 37.5 hours per week; remote) The Domestic Advocacy department at UNICEF Canada is seeking a motivated, organized, self-starter to join us as a Domestic Advocacy Intern. You will assist with youth engagement, event planning, communications, and administrative duties to support the department’s planning towards National Child Day/World Children’s Day activities. In this role, you will also have an opportunity to work on projects to develop your skills in one or more of these areas: • Youth engagement • Project management • Event planning • Social media Projects and tasks may include (but are not limited to): • Supporting young people to prepare for activities • Coordinating activities • Supporting content creation • Event logistics support • Promoting events • Internal and external communications The ideal candidate will have: • Passion for children’s rights • Strong interest in child and youth issues, youth voice and not-for-profit organizations • Experience with youth engagement (is a young person themself, or has participated in similar activities as a youth participant), particularly youth events • Ability to work as part of a team • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) • Excellent organizational skills • Excellent time-management skills • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite • Solid understanding of social media platforms • Bilingualism in English and French is an asset

Funds for world’s climate hotspots woefully neglect the needs of children, new report finds

Children are being failed by climate funding commitments, despite bearing the brunt of the climate crisis.