Children do not start wars, but they pay an unacceptably high price. The military escalation across the Middle East has already had a devastating impact on children. 🔗 Read the full statement on our website: https://ow.ly/g2sp50YqnyX

UNICEF is gravely concerned about escalating events in Iran and across the Middle East. Children are being killed and injured as violence intensifies. Children must never be targets. We must collectively amplify calls to protect children and ensure international law is respected.

When distressing events happen, children look to the adults in their lives for safety and reassurance. 💙 Read the full guidance here: https://ow.ly/TrHx50YgBtw

Our statement on yesterday's deadly shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Full statement on our website.

When childhood is shaped by conflict, dreams look different. These drawings show what children in Ukraine hope for most: safety, warmth, and peace. UNICEF is supporting children with life-saving services, but we can’t continue our efforts without your help. 🔗 Donate: https://ow.ly/b5fv50Y6vSK..

Education should never be out of reach. In Sudan, UNICEF opened a new girls’ primary school giving over 600 girls a safe & closer place to learn. This #InternationalDayOfEducation, we’re reminded that investing in education is an investment in girls, communities, & the future. 💙

Ongoing reports of children & adolescents killed or injured during public unrest in #Iran are deeply disturbing. No child should be in situations that threaten their safety, freedom or wellbeing. UNICEF calls for the protection of all children from all forms of violence & harm.

8-month-old Sosten is all smiles as his arm is measured for malnutrition in northern Malawi. 💙 Children like Sosten in hard-to-reach villages can access life-saving nutrition and essential medicines without having to travel long distances for care with UNICEF-supported programming.

A new year begins with renewed hope for children. With your support, we’ll continue making strides for children around the world and amplifying youth voices across Canada. We can’t wait to make this our most impactful year yet!

At just 3 years old, Wictour was fighting for his life. After floods in #SouthSudan displaced his family, he became severely malnourished. Urgent care at a nutrition center helped save his life. Help UNICEF reach more children like Wictour. Donate now: https://secure.unicef.ca/page/31858/donate/1#SouthSudan

Sending warm holiday wishes your way. 💙 Happy Holidays from the UNICEF Canada team!

Freezing temperatures and heavy rains have flooded camps in Gaza, turning them into unsafe spaces for children and families. UNICEF is responding with tents, winter clothing and essential supplies—but it’s not enough. 💙 Donate today to help keep a child warm, safe and smiling.

Violence is escalating in the #DemocraticRepublicoftheCongo, and children are caught in the middle. Thousands have been displaced from their homes and have lost access to essential services. UNICEF is on the ground working to protect children, but the needs are rising rapidly.

Every child on the move deserves dignity, safety and opportunity. Every day UNICEF and its partners work to protect migrant and displaced children. Defending their rights and helping them build a brighter future. #InternationalMigrantsDay

Give a gift that truly matters. 💙 UNICEF Survival Gifts represent real items that deliver warmth & hope to children around the world. Shop and make a real impact to help a child reach their full potential this season. 🔗 Shop here: https://ow.ly/6Mhx50XL3H3

Children around the world are facing unprecedented hardship. UNICEF’s new Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) report highlights the scale of the crisis with CAD $10.59 billion needed to provide essential support to 73 million children living in emergencies. Donate today. 💙

Children in Gaza continue to suffer from severe malnutrition, and the winter cold is an added threat. UNICEF teams are treating malnutrition and distributing the essentials—but supplies are running out. Let's bring renewed hope to Gaza’s children. Donate: https://ow.ly/T4I350XGwZv..

More than 10 children were reportedly killed in a kindergarten attack in #Sudan last Thursday. Children everywhere deserve to learn and play without the fear of losing their lives. 💙 Help power our efforts to support Sudan’s children. Donate today: https://ow.ly/n69P50XF4Vg#Sudan.

Malnutrition is ruthless. UNICEF is relentless. The fight against malnutrition is winnable — when lifesaving solutions reach children at the right time. 🔗 Learn how UNICEF and our partners are driving that change in our latest blog: unicef.ca/blog

Devastation has hit parts of South Asia. Places like #SriLanka & #Vietnam are dealing with the catastrophic aftermath of recent cyclones, typhoons and related flooding. UNICEF is ready in crises like this with essential supplies to help children & families. 🔗 Help us scale our impact by donating.

Every gift matters twice as much on #GivingTuesday. 💙 Your support—big or small—goes even further today. All donations are being MATCHED, helping children access essentials like safe water, nutrition, education, and so much more. Make a donation today: https://ow.ly/OPaM50XAK53

Another gift card on Black Friday won’t change a life. But a Giving Tuesday donation to UNICEF can. Join UNICEF this #GivingTuesday to help children get the essentials they need to survive. All donations will be MATCHED. 🔗 Donate: https://ow.ly/aFyL50Xzcyy

Children in Gaza are eager to return to learning after 2 years of conflict and loss. UNICEF is scaling up temporary classrooms—178K children reached so far, but 638K still need access. We need supplies, funding & safe access to rebuild schools. Every child deserves to learn in peace.

UNICEF Canada’s Youth Advocacy Summit is back & you're invited to join the conversation! This #NationalChildDay, youth leaders are coming to Ottawa to share their priorities and shape the future with decision-makers.  🔗 Register for our virtual event: https://ow.ly/2CvJ50XqKew#NationalChildDay

Over 2M children in South Sudan face crisis levels of hunger and acute malnutrition. Conflict, floods & disease are cutting families off from aid. UNICEF is scaling up nutrition, health & water support, but safe and unimpeded access is needed to reach every child.

Over 500 days under siege, children in Al Fasher, #Sudan are trapped by violence, hunger & fear. UNICEF is delivering lifesaving aid, but children need peace now. We’re calling for an immediate ceasefire & protection of civilians and aid workers. 🔗 Donate: https://ow.ly/LpHm50Xm7js

No tricks, just treats. Thanks for helping us put the caring back in scaring this #Halloween. 🎃 Learn how you can help all year long: https://www.unicef.ca/en

Over 700,000 children across the Caribbean have been impacted by Hurricane Melissa’s catastrophic floods. Families have lost homes, schools & access to safe water with children being hit the hardest. UNICEF is on the ground delivering urgent aid. Donate here: unicef.ca/emergency

Sudan faces the world’s largest child displacement crisis — yet the world is silent. 15 million children need aid. Millions are hungry, out of school, and far from home. Join UNICEF as we deliver food, clean water, and protection to children in Sudan: https://ow.ly/m7ga50Xjixs

Wishing you and your family a Diwali filled with light, love and happiness. Happy Diwali from all of us at UNICEF Canada!

4.6 million children in Ukraine began a 4th school year amid war. UNICEF is helping children keep learning , online, in shelters, and in classrooms rebuilt from the ruins. Canadians can help ensure every child’s right to learn. Donate today: https://ow.ly/Kcc250XeeaO

The ceasefire offers a lifeline for #Gaza’s children. UNICEF has sent 40 trucks of life-saving aid for children: nutrition items, medicine, vaccines, and clean water. But the needs remain immense. 1,300 more trucks are ready to move. Hope must be matched with access: ow.ly/Q2je50XbrRu

After two years of devastating war, yesterday's news of an agreement to secure a ceasefire brings a promise of hope for Gaza’s children. Help UNICEF scale up our response: ow.ly/fP9t50X9Y7Y

Today marks two years since the horrific attacks on children and communities in Israel by Hamas and other armed groups. Killing, maiming, and abducting children are unconscionable acts. UNICEF continues to call for an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages.

Spooky season is upon us, so our colours are changing 👻🎃 Stay tuned for more.

Canada is leading the fight against malnutrition.👏 We welcome Canada's $78M investment in UNICEF's Child Nutrition Fund to tackle #malnutrition in the world's most vulnerable places. Thank you Minister Anita Anand & Sec. of State Randeep Sarai for your leadership!

Famine is unfolding in Gaza City and children are paying the highest price. In August, 1 in 5 children were diagnosed with acute malnutrition. An immediate ceasefire and full humanitarian access are urgently needed to end children’s suffering. #gaza #unicefcanada

UNICEF Canada Ambassador Bayan Yammout reflects on her journey from growing up in conflict to supporting children with disabilities on a recent mission to Lebanon. Read her powerful blog: ow.ly/Eoe650WVfSl #UNICEFCanada #UNICEFLebanon

This #WorldHumanitarianDay, we honour Canadians working with UNICEF worldwide. From #Panama to #Sudan, #Ukraine to #SouthAfrica, they’re protecting children, ensuring education & driving change. Their dedication shows that Canadian compassion knows no borders.

Since the war began in Gaza, an average of 27 children have lost their lives every day. That's one classroom. Each day. Gone. Children in Gaza need a ceasefire, humanitarian aid and peace. Now.

Meet our Youth Advocates—14 incredible young leaders from across the country who are raising their voices & taking action to create a better world #ForEveryChild. Here's what drives them: ow.ly/BTpy50WExGh #InternationalYouthDay #YouthDay

In eastern #DRCongo, violence has forced children from their homes and classrooms. UNICEF is helping them learn again, with temporary schools, supplies, and psychosocial support. Support children’s right to learn: ow.ly/qINn50WwLlY

Food, water and medical supplies must reach children in Gaza safely and without delay. International law is clear. Read UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell's full statement from yesterday's tragedy in #Gaza: ow.ly/4S4Z50WoB0r

A devastating rise in violence has made April 2025 the deadliest month for children in #Ukraine since 2022. UNICEF is on the ground, delivering emergency care, psychosocial support and life-saving supplies to children and families. Donate now: ow.ly/RAHS50WlPPi

In #Sudan, 15 million children are caught in a relentless conflict, forced to flee their homes and cut off from food, water, and education. UNICEF is delivering urgent aid: vaccinations, safe water, and mental health support. Donate now: ow.ly/uILK50Wg7Yj

We’re so excited to be at Rotary International’s Annual Convention in #Calgary this week, sharing how our global partnership is helping #EndPolio. Since 1988, polio cases have dropped by 99.9%, thanks to partners like Rotarians around the world, including in #Canada.

Parts of #Canada are facing extreme heat, putting infants and young children at risk. #Heatwaves can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion & heat stroke. Know the signs, stay hydrated and keep cool with these tips: www.unicef.org/parenting/em...

Not every parent gets to set this out of office. In #Canada, 1 in 3 newborns have a parent who can’t access parental leave. Let’s build a system that supports all families from day one: ow.ly/t8SR50WbPPr #ParentingMonth

Words are powerful. This UNICEF Canada Youth Advocate hopes that what they say can positively impact the lives of #2SLGBTQIA+ youth. To them, pride means learning about their identity and community. What does pride mean to you? 🌈 Read here: ow.ly/B6Cu50W61Xn

In 2024, 242 million children had their education disrupted by climate-related disasters. Floods in Pakistan, heatwaves in South Asia, typhoons in East Asia, and even wildfires in Canada have closed schools. On #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s protect the planet and every child’s right to learn.