Press releases
Observatories for Child Rights Tirana, 6 May 2009 - Observatories for Child Rights established in six regions of Albania (Kukes, Peshkopi, Shkoder, Durres, Elbasan, Korca) set up the bases for a scientific research mechanism on collecting data from Health, Education and Social Protection departments at regional and local level. A National Child Help Line for the Children of Albania Tirana, 26 March 2009 - A child Help line for all Albanian Children will be offered for the first time. It will be available to answer the children's needs, and to voice their concerns. The child helpline will be accessible to children and young people around the clock, free of cost and enable them to get competent assistance in any emergency situation. National youth opinion poll, titled "Albania Young Voices" Tirana, 20 February 2009 - The second national youth opinion poll, titled "Albania Young Voices" which reflects the views of Albanian children from 9 to 17 years, provides an unusual look into the thoughts and feelings of Albanian young people, their perception about the present and future of the country. Data collection for the Albanian Demographic Health Survey (DHS) Tirana, 31 October 2008 -- Data collection for the Albanian Demographic Health Survey (DHS) will begin on 3 November 2008. This is the first time that the Demographic and Health Survey will be implemented in Albania, and it is expected that it will improve the knowledge base on children and women and provide decision makers with data for informed policy action. AC Milan raises aid for UNICEF in Albania with football friends Tirana, 1 May 2008 -- UNICEF in Albania announced today its support to expand capacities of the public health system to immunize thousands of children and women from preventable diseases. New law on salt iodisation drafted in Albania Empower Women to Help Children Tirana, 18 January 2008 -- Eliminating gender discrimination and empowering women will have a profound and positive impact on the survival and well-being of children, according to a new presidential report issued today in Tirana. The report was conducted in the context of a UNICEF’s global report State of the World’s Children 2007: "Women and Children, the Double Dividend of Gender Equality". This publication focuses this year on critical gender issues, highlighting in particular the impact of gender on poverty, discrimination and inequality against women, with concomitant consequences on Albanian families and children. Children -led environmental actions in Albania Tirana, 11 December 2007 -- The Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Water Management, the Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands and UNICEF are joining forces to implement the “Child-Led Environmental Education Initiative” (CLEEN) project which will focus on equipping primary school children with knowledge and skills to take action to preserve, conserve and protect the environment. Tirana, 20 November 2007 -- A book published by a group of young people called “The city we want” was launched today on the occasion of the 18th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). Children’s TV show in Albania scoops international award Tirana, 9 July 2007 -- "Straight Talk", the television programme that gives Albanian youngsters a platform for their stories and opinions, has been specially commended in a prestigious international media awards ceremony. Breastfeeding: A simple way to save young lives Tirana, 2 July 2007 -- Several reports released by WHO/UNICEF have shown that a child who is breastfed is almost three times more likely to survive infancy than a child who is not breastfed. In support of this, a sub-regional training course on the “Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes” will take place in Tirana from 2 to 6 July, 2007 at Hotel Tirana. Tirana, 19 December 2006 -- Enhancing the reading skils of children in Albania and promoting the culture of reading is the aim of the Albania Reads initiative launched today at Bajram Curri School in Tirana. Role of elected officials key to protecting children from violence, abuse and exploitation Tirana, 25 October 2006 -- The Speaker of the Albanian Parliament Mrs. Josefina Topalli and UNICEF launched two recently published and translated handbooks: Combating Child Trafficking and Child Protection. Violence and its impact on children Tirana, 12 October 2006 -- For the first time Albania attempts to document the reality of violence against children and to map out what is being done to stop it. The report, "Violence against Children in Albania" has been conducted in the context of a global study on violence against children under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary General. Children Out of Sight, Out of Mind, Out of Reach Tirana, 25 May 2006 -- Children suffering from social exclusion and discrimination and have become virtually invisible in Albania, UNICEF said today in a report that explores the root causes of exclusion in Albania. Government of Albania and UNICEF sign the Agreement of Country Programme of Cooperation 2006-2010 Tirana, 24 March 2006 -- Today, the Government of Albania and UNICEF signed the AGreement of Country Programme of Cooperation for the period 2006-2010. The event was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and included the International Organizations Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affair and the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities. Empowerment of Community Responses to Child Trafficking Free, confidential health and counseling services for youth open in Elbasan and Korça Tirana, 1 July 2005 -- Two new centers offering services specially tailored for young people have opened in Elbasan and Korça, increasing to four the number of youth-friendly service centers opened in Albania since May 2003. The centers opened today which are an integrated part of the primary health care, offer a wide range of health and counseling services, providing a convenient place where young people can go for confidential services without facing embarrassment or stigma. UNICEF, Government of Albania sign agreement for purchase of AIDS drugs Inadequate prevention hinders fight against human trafficking Albania makes first presentation to UN Committee on The Rights of The Child Tirana, 10 January 2005 -- On 12 January Albania will make its first presentation to the Committee on the Rights of the Child in Geneva. The presentation follows submission of the country's first report to the Committee, which is responsible for making sure that nations fulfil their obligations after ratifying the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Albania ratified the Convention in 1992. Childhood under threat from poverty, conflict, HIV/AIDS, says UNICEF Tirana, 9 December 2004 -- Childhood is being undermined throughout the region and around the world by poverty, conflict and HIV/AIDS, according to The State of the World's Children 2005, UNICEF's annual report on global child conditions. Across the world and the Balkan region, there is a gulf between our ideal of what childhood should be - a time of safety - and the reality. Youth-friendly services open at Tirana Student City
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