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Over 20 million children worldwide missed out on measles vaccine annually in past 8 years, creating a pathway to current global outbreaks – UNICEF

An estimated 169 million children missed out on the first dose of the measles vaccine between 2010 and 2017, or 21.1 million children a year on average, UNICEF said today.

Nearly 15,000 cases of malaria reported in areas of Mozambique affected by Cyclone Idai – UNICEF Concerns over increased caseload as world marks Malaria Day and second cyclone approaches

Concerns over increased caseload as world marks Malaria Day and second cyclone approaches

woman and chjld surrounded by mosquito nets

UNICEF Canada Community Champions - Alexcia

UNICEF is the world's leading child-focused humanitarian organization. We work in 192 countries throughout the world - our determination and reach is unparalleled. Our work for every child relies entirely on voluntary support, which is why every month we want to spotlight one of our community champions – volunteers from all across Canada who are working hard to support UNICEF’s mission.

Top Gifts for Mother's Day 2019

It’s no secret – shopping for gifts isn’t always easy. But UNICEF Canada is here to take the guesswork out of shopping with our 2019 Mother’s Day gift guide.

UNICEF Canada Community Champions - University of Western Ontario

UNICEF is the world's leading child-focused humanitarian organization. We work in 192 countries throughout the world - our determination and reach is unparalleled. Our work for every child relies entirely on voluntary support, which is why every month we want to spotlight one of our community champions – volunteers from all across Canada who are working hard to support UNICEF’s mission.

University of Western Ontario campus club

With deadly cyclones on the rise, UNICEF raises concern about impact of climate change on children

1.1 million children affected in wake of cyclones Kenneth and Idai in Mozambique; 10 million children live in path of Cyclone Fani in India

Boy stands in flooded streets in Pemba, Mozambique

One month on from Cyclone Idai, 1.6 million children still reeling from its impact – UNICEF

At least 1.6 million children need urgent assistance – in healthcare, nutrition, protection, education, water and sanitation – one month after Cyclone Idai devastated parts of Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe, UNICEF said today.

A woman fill jerricans at a community water point.

More than 300,000 Venezuelan children in Colombia need humanitarian assistance – UNICEF

At least 327,000 children from Venezuela are living as migrants and refugees in Colombia. Without increased support, their health, education, protection and well-being will be in jeopardy, UNICEF said today.

A group of migrants crosses an illegal path between Colombia and Venezuela.

12 children killed in past two weeks in northwest Syria

At least 12 children have been killed in northwestern Syria since April 20 as violence in the demilitarized zone continues to escalate.

Young boy stands near the tent where he lives with his family, Atma camp, Idlib

UNICEF Canada supports calls for a National School Food Program

UNICEF Canada is encouraged by the momentum toward the establishment of a national school food program, and endorses Bill C-446, An Act to Develop a National School Food Program for Children, tabled today by MP Don Davies (Member for Vancouver Kingsway)