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UNICEF RECEIVES GIFT OF "BREAD AND FISH" FROM ROMANIA
NEW YORK, 9 November 2001 - In a ceremony taking place
at UNICEF House on Sunday, 11th November, the United Nations Children's
Fund will receive a set of decorative glass sculptures from the President
of Romania, Mr. Ion Iliescu.
This glass artwork, entitled, "Bread and Fish," was created
by renowned Romanian artist Mr. Ioan Nemoti. The artwork is being presented
to UNICEF by the President as an expression of Romania's support for
the upcoming Special Session on Children.
"I am pleased to accept these wonderful sculptures on behalf
of UNICEF. This gracious gesture by President Iliescu is a reflection
of his country's commitment to reaching the new goals that will be set
at the rescheduled UN Special Session on Children next spring,"
said UNICEF Executive Director, Carol Bellamy.
UNICEF has been working in Romania since 1990. In close cooperation
with UNICEF, the Government has paid unprecedented attention to issues
of child protection, especially institutionalized children. Romania
has reviewed its inter-country adoption policies and mechanisms to ensure
that they are in line with international standards and agreements. Focus
has also been placed on the development of community social services
for vulnerable children and their families.
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If you would like to attend the event or obtain further
information, please contact:
Alfred Ironside, UNICEF New York, tel: +1 212 326 7261
e-mail: aironside@unicef.org
Shima Islam, UNICEF New York, tel: +1 212 824 6949
e-mail: sislam@unicef.org
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