UNICEF Regional Director: We will continue to support Moldovan Government to protect the most vulnerable children
Chisinau, 16th of May 2012 – The UNICEF Regional Director s visit, between 13th-15th of May 2012, takes place within the development of a new UNICEF Country Programme-Republic of Moldova Government for the years 2013-2017. The new programme will continue the efforts to protect and promote children’s rights Call to Business to Respect and Support Children’s Rights
Chisinau, 15 May 2012 – A landmark set of ten principles to ensure that companies respect and support children’s rights have been released on 15th of May in Chisinau. The organizers of the event - UNICEF, the Global Compact and the European Business Association Spot MICS
Number of Countries with Fortification Legislation Doubles in Eight Years
Atlanta, 15 May 2012 – The Republic of Moldova and the West Africa nations of Togo and Benin have recently passed legislation requiring the addition of vitamins and minerals to wheat flour. Now 68 countries have mandates to fortify wheat flour with at least iron or folic acid, compared to 33 countries with such legislation in 2004. |
