January 12: Tupperware leads the way in corporate social responsibilityThe Tupperware company (Russia) together with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), and UNICEF National Committee in Germany funded research and knowledge to assess the development of the child protection system and progress towards de-institutionalisation in the Russian Federation. This Research was critical in helping guide and hopefully influence important policies in the childcare system and was supported by the key ministries of the Russian Federation – Ministry of Health and Social Development, Ministry of Education and Science, Ministry of Economic Development. The result of the research were presented at the international research and training conference «A family for every child- Ensuring a child’s right to live and be brought up in the family” held in Moscow on December 2-4, 2008. Key research findings included: " We appreciate support provided by all our partners but it is particularly generous and brave for a corporate donor to fund research and conferences. The results achieved are often long term, with less immediate and tangible results. This research was an important first step to a process that in the long run will impact on many children’s lives." - commented Bertrand Bainvel, UNICEF Country Representative. The text of the research may be found here. UNICEF in the Russian Federation works mainly on child protection, youth development and participation, prevention against HIV/AIDS and promotes a more inclusive society in which every child has the right to develop and participate.
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