About UNICEF

UNICEF is the world’s leading humanitarian organization focused on children. We work in the most challenging areas to provide protection, healthcare and immunizations, education, safe water and sanitation and nutrition. As part of the United Nations, our unrivaled reach spans more than 190 countries and territories, ensuring we are on the ground to help the most disadvantaged children. While part of the UN system, UNICEF relies entirely on voluntary donations to finance our live-saving work. Please visit unicef.ca and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.



Contact Information

Emily O’Connor
Communications Manager
[email protected]
416 482-6552 x8866 / 647-500-4230

Marie-Claude Rouillard
Communications Manager
[email protected]
514-232-4510

 

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Dec 30, 2021, 19:01 ET Grave violations of children's rights in conflict on the rise around the world, warns UNICEF

Less than half of parties to conflict globally have committed to protect children TORONTO, Dec. 30, 2021 /CNW/ - This year has brought a spate of grave violations against children in both protracted...

Sep 28, 2021, 09:00 ET UNICEF Canada is back in the spooky spirit with Halloween Walk-a-thon campaign

Little ghouls and goblins from coast-to-coast can turn their trick-or-treating steps into a walk-a-thon to raise much-needed funds for children around the world TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2021 /CNW/ - UNICEF ...

Sep 22, 2021, 10:31 ET Canadians help fully vaccinate nearly 3.4 million people globally through COVID-19 donations - UNICEF Canada

Support to UNICEF Canada's #GiveAVax campaign reaches $8 million, with one week left in the government match TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2021 /CNW/ - Canadians have donated over $8 million towards global...

Aug 05, 2021, 16:00 ET 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 VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 5, 2021 /CNW/ - With over 80 per cent...

Aug 04, 2021, 16:31 ET David Morley, President and CEO of UNICEF Canada to hold press conference on COVID-19 vaccines with the Honorable Hedy Fry and Dr. Bonnie Henry

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 4, 2021 /CNW/ - David Morley, President and CEO of UNICEF Canada, the Honorable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, the Provincial Health...

Jul 23, 2021, 09:33 ET UNICEF Canada, Minister Gould and Mayor Tory in Toronto to promote #GiveAVax matching fund

#GiveAVax campaign provides unique opportunity to support the vaccination of millions of people in low-income countries TORONTO, July 23, 2021 /CNW/ - With almost 80 per cent of Toronto adults having ...

Jul 12, 2021, 11:00 ET UNICEF Canada launches #GiveAVax matching fund to encourage Canadians to donate to global vaccination efforts

#GiveAVax campaign provides unique opportunity to support the vaccination of millions of people in low-income countries TORONTO, July 12, 2021 /CNW/ - UNICEF Canada welcomes the Government of...

Jul 11, 2021, 14:00 ET David Morley, President and CEO of UNICEF Canada to hold press conference with Ministers of International Development and Public Services and Procurement on Canada's support for vaccination efforts

OTTAWA, ON, July 11, 2021 /CNW/ - David Morley, President and CEO of UNICEF Canada, the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of...

Jun 17, 2021, 20:01 ET Affordable, quality childcare inaccessible in many of world's wealthiest countries, including Canada - UNICEF

According to a new UNICEF report, Canada ranks 22nd on childcare, parental leave among 41 OECD and EU countries INNOCENTI and NEW YORK and TORONTO, June 17, 2021 /CNW/ - Affordable, quality childcare ...

Jun 09, 2021, 20:01 ET Child labour rises to 160 million - first increase in two decades

UNICEF and The International Labour Organization warn 9 million additional children at risk as a result of COVID-19 pandemic Multimedia content available to download here TORONTO, June 9, 2021 /CNW/...

May 05, 2021, 14:08 ET Community Child And Youth Well-Being Survey

New survey measuring child and youth well-being launches in communities TORONTO, May 5, 2021 /CNW/ - The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every community in Canada and threatened the childhoods of...

Apr 29, 2021, 13:46 ET UNICEF sends 3,000 oxygen concentrators and other critical supplies to India as country battles deadly COVID-19 surge

TORONTO, April 29, 2021 /CNW/ - UNICEF has sent critical lifesaving supplies, including 3,000 oxygen concentrators, diagnostic tests, medical kits, and other equipment to help India in its battle...

Apr 26, 2021, 11:02 ET Immunization services begin slow recovery from COVID-19 disruptions, though millions of children remain at risk from deadly diseases - UNICEF

228 million people —mostly children—at risk for diseases such as measles, yellow fever and polio GENEVA, NEW YORK and TORONTO, April 26, 2021 /CNW/ - While immunization services have started to...

Apr 21, 2021, 09:01 ET Canadians want to see equitable distribution of vaccines globally - UNICEF Canada poll

85% of Canadians agree that it is important COVID-19 vaccines are distributed fairly to all countries TORONTO, April 21, 2021 /CNW/ - Ahead of World Immunization Week, a new survey commissioned by...

Mar 07, 2021, 19:01 ET 10 million additional girls at risk of child marriage due to COVID-19 - UNICEF

With 25 million child marriages averted in the last decade, UNICEF issues warning on International Women's Day that these gains are now under serious threat Photos and video available to download...

Mar 04, 2021, 10:28 ET At least 1 in 7 children has lived under stay-at-home policies for most of the last year, putting mental health and well-being at risk

As we approach one-year into the pandemic, UNICEF urges greater investment in mental health services NEW YORK and TORONTO, March 4, 2021 /CNW/ - At least 1 in 7 children – or 332 million globally –...

Mar 02, 2021, 19:01 ET COVID-19: Schools for more than 168 million children globally have been closed for almost a full year, says UNICEF

UNICEF unveils 'Pandemic Classroom' at United Nations Headquarters in New York to call attention to the need for governments to prioritize the reopening of schools NEW YORK and TORONTO, March 2, 2021 ...

Feb 19, 2021, 15:41 ET CanWaCH and UNICEF Canada welcome Canada's new $75 million investment in the ACT Accelerator

TORONTO, Feb. 19, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, as we near the first anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic next month, the Group of Seven (G7) Leaders undertook groundbreaking collaboration to fight the virus...

Dec 14, 2020, 15:41 ET Statement by UNICEF Canada's President and CEO David Morley on Canada's additional support for equitable access to COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines

TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2020 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada today showed significant leadership in the world's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a welcome new commitment for COVID-19 tests,...

Dec 10, 2020, 20:01 ET Child poverty to rise above pre-COVID levels for at least five years in high-income countries including Canada - UNICEF

In high-income countries, only 2 per cent of fiscal stimulus was allocated specifically to support children during the first wave of COVID-19; a better balance of spending that provides more direct...

Dec 10, 2020, 09:00 ET New report identifies ten ways Canadian businesses can better support children's rights

First ever Child Rights and Business Assessment launched in Canada TORONTO, Dec. 10, 2020 /CNW/ - In celebration of Human Rights Day, UNICEF Canada and Global Compact Network Canada today launched...

Dec 02, 2020, 19:31 ET UNICEF issues record US$6.4 billion emergency funding appeal

Funds will support essential programs for more than 190 million children impacted by humanitarian crises and the COVID-19 pandemic Download photo, video and b-roll here Download the 2021 UNICEF...

Dec 01, 2020, 10:30 ET UNICEF Canada launches The Anthony and L. Britt Giuffre Family Fund

New fund aims to help UNICEF give every child the chance to reach their full potential TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2020 /CNW/ - In celebration of #GivingTuesday, UNICEF Canada is pleased to announce the launch...

Nov 30, 2020, 19:01 ET Two thirds of the world's school-age children have no internet access at home, new UNICEF-ITU report says

The International Telecommunication Union and UNICEF call for urgent investment to bridge a digital divide currently preventing children and young people from accessing quality digital learning and...

Nov 25, 2020, 08:01 ET 320,000 children and adolescents newly infected with HIV in 2019, 1 every 100 seconds - UNICEF

UNICEF warns of COVID-19 disruptions to HIV service delivery in one third of high burden countries NEW YORK and JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 25, 2020 /CNW/ - Approximately every minute and 40 seconds, a child...

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