ADVOCACY BLOG

Hear from our executive board members, general body members, faculty, and influential & knowledgeable people regarding our monthly UNICEF initiatives.

Attaining COVID-19 Vaccine Literacy

Attaining COVID-19 Vaccine Literacy

“So many people have died. So many lives had been lost and will continue to be lost not only from this infectious killer virus but from the insensitivity and denial of the virus from powerful authority figures, from the politicization of factual science, from poor social distancing and masking practices, and from this anti-vax propaganda.”

Trick or Treat for UNICEF & COVID-19

Trick or Treat for UNICEF & COVID-19

“Every Halloween, children carry the iconic orange boxes and to this day have collected millions of dollars for UNICEF with the support of parents, celebrities, and organizations. In 1950, just a little less than $20 was raised. It is a perfect example of how having a dream to make a difference, and seeing it through to the end, can lead to bigger outcomes than you could ever imagine.”

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

“To reduce the fecal-oral transmission of infectious disease, we need to ensure there is an adequate supply of safe and clean water, means to dispose of wastes, implementation of hygiene measures, and training for proper hygiene and use of water. In light of this pandemic, maintaining good hygiene is critical in the prevention of the coronavirus and ensuring human safety.

CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD

CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD

“Young children need nurturance and responsive caregiving, and they need opportunities to explore their world and construct their learning. Children gain access to these experiences when families receive adequate support and children have access to high quality and culturally supportive early learning.”