1 in 3 adolescent girls from the poorest households has never been to school - UNICEF
As world leaders convene at the World Economic Forum, UNICEF urges policy-makers to address extreme disparities in public education spending.
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Self-Care is Canadian
My community taught me what it meant to care for others, but did it teach me to care for myself?
UNICEF Canada partners with Grand Challenges Canada
UNICEF Canada's partnership with Grand Challenges Canada aims to empower adolescent girls, improve care for premature and small newborns, and reduce HIV among vulnerable young people.
A Leading Voice: A Polio Survivor's Story
Safia Ibrahim contracted polio when she was a child living in Somalia. Although it dramatically changed her life, Safia has used her experiences to become a leading voice for vaccine advocacy, as well as the rights of children with disabilities.
Coronavirus/COVID-19: What Do Parents Need To Know?
Here's everything parents and families need to know about novel coronavirus, how you can look after yourself and your children, and what UNICEF is doing to help.
Empowering Girls through Science and Technology
Girls education is an important topic for many countries around the world. Low participation and lack of opportunities in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is often cited as one of main barriers to a fulfilling education for girls. Faced with this situation, UNICEF Bolivia has started several new programmes throughout 2019 to reduce the gender gap in these areas, ensuring that girls and young people can develop the skills they need for the world of tomorrow.
Dreaming About Peace: A New Future for a Former Child Soldier
James (name changed) was abducted by an armed group in South Sudan, to serve as a soldier, and eventually was left for dead by the same group. Reunited with his family by UNICEF, he is facing life with confidence and a dream for the future.
Critical support for former child soldiers in South Sudan at risk from lack of funding
900 children on verge of release could be left in limbo unless new funds are secured
Over half a million children in northwest Syria forced to flee amid continued violence and harsh weather
77 children killed or injured in the fighting since the beginning of the year.
As violence escalates, 37 children among those killed and injured in the attack in Al-Jawf, north of Yemen
Statement from Sara Beysolow Nyanti, UNICEF Representative in Yemen
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