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UNICEF Canada, the Honourable Dr. Hedy Fry, Dr. Bonnie Henry call on British Columbians to #GiveAVax to help global vaccination efforts

#GiveAVax campaign supports the vaccination of millions of people in low-income countries, federal government matching every dollar donated

Statement by UNICEF Afghanistan Representative Hervé Ludovic De Lys on rapid escalation of grave violations against children

The Importance of Financial Literacy in a Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Society

Many people will tell you how to spend your money, but very few will tell you how to save it. Growing up, that was something that I heard too often from the elders of my community, and, to be honest, they were right.

UNICEF Canada welcomes emergency assistance to help avert famine

A toxic combination of conflict, climate change and COVID-19 have put millions of people around the world at risk of famine, requiring immediate action to prevent further death and malnutrition, including preventable deaths of young children.

On 4 June 2020 in Yemen, Amal is measured while being screened for severe acute malnutrition at Arhab Health Centre in Sana'a Governorate.

UNICEF set to reach children and families in Haiti with humanitarian assistance in the aftermath of powerful earthquake

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook Haiti early this morning. Serious damage, injuries and casualties are reported.

People search through the rubble of what used to be the Manguier Hotel after the earthquake hit in Haiti.

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore following the earthquake in Haiti

We do not yet know the full extent of the devastation wrought by the earthquake that struck yesterday in southwest Haiti. But reports from our teams and others on the ground paint a picture of profound loss.

People look for survivors amongst the rubble in the neighbourhood of Dexia 6, Les Cayes,

Over half a million children affected by Haiti earthquake

Torrential rains are hampering relief efforts

Young adults look for clean water in the city of Les Cayes, Haiti on 15 August 2021, following the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck on 14 August 2021.

Geneva Palais Briefing Note: Current situation of children in Afghanistan

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF’s Chief of field operations & emergency, Mustapha Ben Messaoud – to whom quoted text may be attributed – on the current situation for children in Afghanistan, at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

Mustapha Ben Messaoud, Chief Field Operations visit Haji internally displaced camp who who have left their homes due to war and conflict. In the last few months, the conflict has escalated and there are over 18 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. 4 million children are out of school. Around 400,000 people have left their homes to seek refuge; over half are children. We’ve prepositioned essential supplies, such as ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) and vaccines throughout the country.

Love My Neighbour: Canadians Helping Impact Global Change

For World Humanitarian Day, we hear from three different groups who have been taking part in the Love My Neighbour Project – where multi-faith Canadians have come together to promote global vaccine equity.

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Early assessments show extensive quake damage to schools in Haiti

Preliminary assessments conducted Tuesday by UNICEF and Haitian officials in one of the three departments hardest hit by Saturday’s earthquake, followed by Tropical Depression Grace on Monday, revealed extensive destruction to schools, just weeks before they are due to re-open.