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Migrant and Refugee Children on the Move: Keeping Families Together

Separation from family leaves children more vulnerable to exploitation and abuse not to mention the damaging psychological impact of the separation. Part 5 of 6.

Migrant and Refugee Children on the Move: A Child is a Child

Migration is not inherently dangerous for children – it’s the lack of legal opportunities that makes it risky. As things stand, many children find few opportunities to move legally. Family reunification is often tied to certain residency and income requirements and limited to the nuclear family, excluding extended family members whom children often depend on for care. Part 6 of 6.

Around 30 million children displaced by conflict need protection now and sustainable solutions over the long term – UNICEF

On World Refugee Day, UNICEF launches ‘What Excites Us, Unites Us’ initiative to engage football fans in support of refugee and migrant children

Crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Help the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s children and other countries in crisis by donating to UNICEF’s Emergency Fund.

The nowhere land where children on the move are someone else’s problem

Guest post by Sarah Crowe, senior UNICEF communications specialist for migrant and refugee response in Geneva. Hidden in the ghettos, scattered on the outskirts of this ancient turmeric-coloured city, milling about in centres are hundreds of migrants, stranded, with dashed hopes and unfulfilled dreams. They’re on the move to or from neighbouring nations or beyond.

The State of Children’s Mental Health & What We Can Do

It was Mahatma Gandhi who said, “A nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members”. With that in mind, we must remember that children are some of the most vulnerable members of society and it is our duty to take responsibility and ensure the well-being of Canadian children.

8 Things You Need to Know About the Yemen Crisis

The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is worsening by the day. More than 22 million Yemenis – that’s three-quarters of the population – need humanitarian assistance and protection. More than 11 million of them are children. The conflict has made Yemen a living hell for its children.

In Yemen, peace is the only way forward

Statement by Henrietta H. Fore, UNICEF Executive Director, at Geneva press briefing following 4-day visit to Yemen

David Morley, UNICEF Canada President and CEO, appointed to the Order of Canada

UNICEF Canada is pleased to announce and extend congratulations to our President and CEO, David Morley, who was appointed to the Order of Canada on June 29th, 2018. As Canada’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Morley has been invested into the Order “for his leadership in international development and for his humanitarian commitment to improving the lives of children and families around the world.”

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore on fatal shooting of aid worker in South Sudan

We are deeply saddened to confirm that one aid worker was killed yesterday when a UNICEF convoy came under fire by unknown assailants.