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Nearly 6 million children affected as floods and landslides devastate Southeast Asia in the wake of Typhoon Yagi

Children in Viet Nam, Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand at risk of being cut off from education, clean water, and essential services as floods and landslides damage homes and infrastructure.

A woman, a man and child navigate a flooded street, showcasing the impact of heavy rainfall on their surroundings.

UNICEF’S Work to Prevent and Treat Childhood Malnutrition

UNICEF works to prevent childhood malnutrition by improving access to nutritious, safe, affordable and sustainable diets.

Baby in her father’s arms, being screened for malnutrition by a UNICEF-supported mobile health team worker, using a mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) tape.

Global Coalition Mental Health Open Letter

Leading global businesses and organizations join UNICEF to demand increased investment and action on child and youth mental health. An open letter, signed by more than 40 entities and published at the UN General Assembly, calls for a multi-sectoral approach to tackle the mental health funding gap.

A woman, a UNICEF Staff member, raises a child high above her head, capturing a delightful moment of connection and joy in their interaction.

Supporting Children’s Education

UNICEF supports children’s right to education by ensuring they have access to quality learning and skills development.

In Niger, excited schoolchildren smile and laugh at their desks after receiving UNICEF school backpacks.

Survival Gifts maintenance

Paddington’s Postcards: Receiving mail can be fun for everyone

A monthly donation with a bear-sized thank you. UNICEF Canada’s Paddington’s Postcards is a 12-month subscription where Paddington™ sends a special child in your life a mail package from a different country every month. Brad Quiring writes from British Columbia on the excitement Paddington’s Postcards has generated in his home.

A collage of children opening Paddington's Postcard in their living room.

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the increase in attacks in Lebanon and Israel

All parties must uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians, civilian infrastructure, humanitarian workers and medical personnel. This includes facilitating the safe movement of civilians seeking safety. UNICEF urgently calls for an immediate de-escalation.

UNICEF Geneva Palais Briefing Note on the impact of the attacks in Lebanon on children

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Deputy Representative to Lebanon Ettie Higgins – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

33rd Annual Chefs for UNICEF Water for Life Gala Halifax

UNICEF Canada’s Annual Chefs for UNICEF Water for Life Gala Halifax will take place on April 24, 2025. Purchase a table, make a donation or support the auction to help bring life-saving water to all children.

On 14th June 2023, a group of children collect water from a tap, installed with UNICEF support, in Ahu Dara village, Sholgara District in Balkh Province, Afghanistan.

Investing in Our Future: A Case for Paid Parental Leave for Every Child

“Parental leave” - a period of adequately paid, sufficient time dedicated to infant care-giving and care-receiving -- is a fundamental policy that helps achieve the best start in life. UNICEF calls parental leave, child-focused income benefits and access to high quality childcare the “family-friendly” policy trifecta.