UNICEF Australia Blog

By Verity Smith, UNICEF Australia Advocacy Intern - Adults make decisions about so many aspects of children’s lives. This is not a license to control the voiceless or the powerless – it is a responsibility to make sure that we protect them. Read more...

By Roopa Varadharajan, UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador. This week we reflect on the milestone of the 4th anniversary of the Australian Government’s apology to Indigenous Australians. Read more...

By Kaitlin Bakker , UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador. Human trafficking in girls and women is becoming a disturbing trend. Just recently, as I explored some Eastern European countries, I became aware of the alarming number of females ‘selling themselves’ on the street with the hope of better opportunities such as marriage, employment and freedom.
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By Antonia Maiolo, UNICEF Communications Intern
It seems our world has reached a turning point in recent years. Since roughly 2005, reports have shown that the digital divide between rich and poor nations has shrunk. 

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By Verity Smith, UNICEF Australia Advocacy Intern January 26th is an important day. Not only is it Ellen De Generes’ birthday, it is also the countdown of the Triple J Hottest 100. These momentous occasions aside – it’s Australia Day. Apart from looking forward to a day off, it has got me thinking about what makes me proud about Australia. Read more...