Follow up to Beslan crisis
UNICEF in cooperation with the Ministry of Education of North Ossetia and the Republican Psychosocial Rehabilitation center in Vladikavkaz, continues in 2005 the implementation of the psycho-social rehabilitation project aimed at supporting the healing processes of children and adults who were affected by the tragic events of September 2004, in Beslan. In the aftermath of the tragic end of the hostage crisis in school No. 1 in Beslan, UNICEF promptly elaborated a four-stage response plan in close consultation with the local authorities. Firstly, some 20 tons of emergency medical items were rapidly provided to hospitals treating survivors in Beslan and Vladikavkaz. Secondly, a significant quantity of education supplies was delivered to the seven functioning schools in Beslan (where children from school No. 1 were to be accommodated). Thirdly, a comprehensive project was launched for the provision of psychosocial assistance to the children, parents and family members of Beslan, while also starting to plan for the launch of a regional project on peace education.
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