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Discover how UNICEF is helping to empower children with the skills and confidence to guide them on their journey to a brighter future.

Hanadi teaches Syrian children computer skills at a UNICEF Jordan supported Makani center in Za’atari refugee camp.

1 in 4 children globally live in severe child food poverty due to inequity, conflict, and climate crises – UNICEF

Children experiencing this level of food poverty are up to 50 per cent more likely to suffer from life-threatening malnutrition, new analysis finds

Daw Buu Shane feeding her daughter a nutritous meal cooked with ingredients grown in her backyard.

Our Planet Brings Us Together

Each small step taken by an individual contributes significantly to the collective impact within our communities; and by educating myself, I hope that I have taken a step as well - Noura, 22, Ontario, UNICEF Canada Youth Advocate.

Young people at a climate protest holding placards on climate change.

At least 55 children reportedly killed and injured amid fighting in Wad al Noura, Sudan

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell

One in three newborns in Canada has a parent unable to access parental leave

Yet, most Canadians are unaware of parental leave inequities – UNICEF Canada, Léger.

1,000 days of education – equivalent to three billion learning hours – lost for Afghan girls

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director, Catherine Russell

On 11 June 2024, primary school students in Kabul interact with other students and teachers.

Policy Specialist (Government Relations)

UNICEF is the world’s farthest-reaching humanitarian organization for children. Across 190 countries and territories, and in the world’s toughest places, we work day in and day out to help children survive. To defend their rights. To keep them protected, healthy and educated. To give them a fair chance to fulfil their potential. Our work for every child relies entirely on voluntary support, including donations from generous Canadians.

AIR POLLUTION ACCOUNTED FOR 8.1 MILLION DEATHS GLOBALLY IN 2021, BECOMING THE SECOND LEADING RISK FACTOR FOR DEATH, INCLUDING FOR CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS

Comprehensive new report details health impacts of air pollution, which has moved ahead of tobacco and poor diet as a risk factor for death.

The (Super) Power of Consistency

Consistency is about how you repeatedly show up. Without question, having raw talent helps. Specialized knowledge does too. But the true game changer for success – on or off the field – is consistency.

Resetting the Geopolitical Table: Global Shifts and Humanitarian Action in a New, Polycrisis World.

This week, an incredible panel of Sarah Chapman, PhD Peter John Loewen, Niloufar Pourzand PhD, Thierry Delvigne-Jean joined me for a discussion hosted by UNICEF Canada on, “Resetting the Geopolitical Table: Global Shifts and Humanitarian Action in a New, Polycrisis World.”