As the world grapples with the novel coronavirus pandemic, many essential health services have been disrupted. Immunization is one of them. Join experts as they highlight that millions of children are missing out on vaccines and how this could trigger outbreaks of infections and child death due to deadly vaccine preventable diseases.
As wealthy nations struggle with the impact of COVID-19, what is happening in countries already facing challenges related to a lack of healthcare, nutrition and education, where physical distancing, sanitation and hygiene are not possible in order to flatten the curve? Travel with us to Bangladesh’s Rohingya refugee camps, Uganda and Brazil for an inside look on how COVID-19 is affecting these countries and the potential long term impacts on children, if we don't act now.
Nearly a quarter of the world’s children live in conflict or disaster-stricken countries. COVID-19 has been an added blow to their already uncertain futures. Travel with us to Yemen to learn about the double burden that COVID-19 has placed on the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Then to the Pacific Islands, to find out what happens when a cyclone strikes during the pandemic.
The education of almost 91% of the world's children has been affected by school closures due to COVID-19. As school doors start to reopen, what does it look like for students? Hear how the education of Canada’s children has been impacted by the pandemic, and travel with us to Viet Nam to find out about their experience with back to school.
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.
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.
As we begin a new year with new hope and optimism, listen in on children asking us tough questions about UNICEF’s role in COVID-19 vaccine distribution. In this episode we also learn about the impact of pandemic related interruptions on children’s education and how vaccination will play a role in ensuring that learning can resume.
The COVID-19 vaccine roll out has begun in Canada – and it is having to overcome some unique challenges. In this episode we hear two powerful women speak about the problems and possible solutions to vaccine access in the Canada's North, as well as efforts needed to build public confidence in COVID-19 vaccines.
In a month filled with historic moments, UNICEF has helped deliver the first round of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility in countries around the world. We will bring you into all the action, from Côte d'Ivoire to Nepal and the Democratic Republic of Congo, to hear from those who are on the ground, supporting and following the developments around these COVID-19 vaccine deliveries.
A behind the scenes look at what goes into ensuring COVID-19 vaccines reach countries around the world. We will bring you into the world’s largest humanitarian warehouse in Denmark. You’ll learn why the UNICEF Supply Division warehouse is key our work supporting the COVAX Facility.
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