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Deadly new surge in South Asia threatens to reverse global gains against the COVID-19 pandemic and have disproportionate impact on children

Statement by George Laryea-Adjei, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia

On 2 May 2021, patients receive treatment in the COVID-19 care centre at the Commonwealth Games Village (CWG) in New Delhi, India.

New survey measuring child and youth well-being launches in communities

UNICEF Canada, the Canadian Index of Wellbeing, the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Medavie Health Foundation are partnering with four communities to launch the Community Child and Youth Well-being Survey to get a snapshot of the lives of young people.

Give Moms a Gift that Gives Back this Mother’s Day

Want to avoid stores and online shopping this Mother’s Day? UNICEF Canada has compiled our top 5 presents for Mother’s Day that really give back.

Canadian organizations welcome G7 commitment on girls’ education, and call for funding to back ambition

A leading coalition of Canadian education organizations, the Canadian International Education Policy Working Group (CIEPWG), welcomes the newly announced G7 Declaration, Girls Education: The Heart of COVID-19 Recovery and Unlocking Agenda 2030.

Geneva Palais briefing note on the impact of the deadly COVID-19 surge on children in India

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative Dr Yasmin Ali Haque – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

Children pose for a photograph at Mahabirbari Tea estate in Dibrughar district of Assam.

How to talk to your friends and family about COVID-19 vaccines

Tips for handling tough conversations with your loved ones.

A woman and her daughter talk outside their home.

What You Need to Know Before, During and After Receiving a COVID-19 Vaccine

Tips for navigating the vaccination process.

Three female health workers give the 'v for vaccinated' sign outside a clinic in Nepal.

A vision for Canada's children, youth and families released today

To mark International Day of Families, an unprecedented, collaborative vision for Canada’s future was released, creating a foundation for a better tomorrow for generations to come.

Inspiring Healthy Futures - A Vision for Canada's Children, Youth and Families

The COVAX Facility will deliver its 65 millionth vaccine dose this week. It should’ve been at least its 170 millionth.

The time to donate excess doses is now.

On 31 March, Mali has rolled out her vaccination programme against COVID-19 in Bamako, with the 396,000 doses of the vaccines provided to the country under the COVAX Facility.

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore on the situation in Gaza

As the latest serious escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict hits one week, I renew my call for an immediate end to the violence.