Press releases
Uzbekistan celebrates the World Breastfeeding Week
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, 4 August 2008 – World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in Uzbekistan this year through initiatives supported by UNICEF, the Ministry of Health and the Creative Union of journalists.
Children’s arts draw attention to HIV/AIDS in Bosnia and Herzegovina
SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 17 July 2008 - Winners of a UNICEF-supported children’s drawing and photo contest received cellular phones and cameras for their work depicting the effects of HIV/AIDS in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
National Plan of Action sets new standards for early childhood care in Georgia
TBILISI, Georgia, 16 August 2008 - The National Strategic Plan of Action for Early Childhood Development was recently launched by the Government of Georgia in partnership with UNICEF.
European Commission donates ˆ3.5 million euros to support maternal and newborn care in Uzbekistan
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, 16 July 2008 – Hundreds of thousands of mothers and children across Uzbekistan will benefit from a landmark partnership, sealed by the Government of Uzbekistan, the European Commission (EC) and UNICEF today in Brussels.
“Justice for Children” report calls for commitment and action against rising juvenile crimes in Kosovo
PRISTINA, UN Administered Province of Kosovo, 14 July 2008 – UNICEF and partners recently launched “Justice for Children”, a report focusing on the extent of juvenile crimes in Kosovo.
New protocol underlines alternative sentencing other than imprisonment for child offenders
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzatan, 14 July 2008 - In May 2008, a Protocol on Mutual Understanding and Cooperation was signed between the Government and UNICEF, underlining the reform of the juvenile justice system in Kyrgyzstan.
Young parliamentarians pose tough questions to their adult counterparts
ASHKENT, Uzbekistan, 11 July 2008 - Representing every region of Uzbekistan, young parliamentarians recently met with their adult counterparts, asking tough questions about what they have done to improve the well-being and rights of Uzbek children.
Pilot project brings success to maternal and newborn care in Ferghana, Uzbekistan
FERGHANA REGION, Uzbekistan, 10 July 2008 - Guzalkhon Karabaeva is constantly smiling. Her newborn son is tranquil in her arms and so is the maternity ward in which we sit. No babies’ cries interrupt our chat - a clear testament to attentive childcare.
Children take a lead in the nationwide sanitation campaign
GEOKDERE, Turkmenistan, 8 July 2008 - Nazar Orazov, 13, is one of the 26 children participating in a hygiene and sanitation summer camp held in Geokdere, Turkmenistan.
UNICEF-supported report "Child Trafficking in Kyrgyzstan" reveals gap in reliable data
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, 4 July 2008 - Reliable information on the extent of human trafficking, and particularly on child trafficking, does not exist in Kyrgyzstan, concluded a UNICEF-supported report “Child Trafficking in Kyrgyzstan”.
Supporting immunization, breastfeeding and universal use of iodized salt in Albania
Poverty and ill-health often find each other company. As the poorest country in Europe, Albania has some of the worst health indicators for women and children.
Young delegates’ hopes are high as ‘Junior 8’ Summit opens in Japan
HOKKAIDO, Japan, 3 July 2008 – The Junior 8 Summit opened with thunderous performance by young local drummers at a traditional ceremony in Hokkaido, Japan.
Ana Ivanovic donates USD 62,800 for 'School without Violence'
BELGRADE, Serbia, 3 July 2008 – Tennis star and UNICEF National Goodwill Ambassador for Serbia Ana Ivanovic donated 3,360,000 Serbian Dinars (or 62,804 US dollars) to support UNICEF’s programme 'School without Violence'.
Kyrgyzstan’s voice to be heard: Fifteen-year-old Ishkhan Buyuklyanov heads to J8
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, 27 June 2008 - For the first time, Kyrgyzstan will be represented at the global children’s summit - Junior 8, which will be held on the island of Hokkaido, Japan from 2 to 9 July.
"Voice of the most vulnerable": Social workers receive a boost through UNICEF-supported training
CHISINAU, Moldova, 26 June 2008 – Around 500 community social workers from Moldova participated in a 5-day training session in the country’s capital Chisinau.
Central Asian governments to tackle HIV transmission between mothers and babies
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, 26 June 2008 – The emerging Central Asian phenomenon of transmission of HIV from mothers to infants is to be discussed by governments at a high-level meeting in Uzbekistan.
Celebrating the International Year of Sanitation
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, 26 June 2008 – UNICEF, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, and partners from the health industry of Turkmenistan have launched a summer-long campaign on sanitation and hygiene, targeting children, mothers and their families.
UNICEF, UNECE, UNDP and OECD hold 3rd Annual Meeting with the Directors of National Statistics Offices of Eastern Europe and Central Asia
13 June, 2008 - Paris, France
Turkmen policy makers and managers examine modern approaches to educational planning in France and the UK
17 June, 2008 - Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Regional Office Director Participates in Council of Europe Conference on Corporal Punishment-Free Europe
16 June, 2008 - Zagreb, Croatia
EU donates EURO 1.4 million for Serbian child protection programmes
11 June, 2008 - Belgrade, Serbia
UNICEF participating in 2008 Kid’s Festival
5 June, 2008 - Sarajevo, BiH
Government, Public Health and Industry Leaders Meet to Discuss Flour Fortification
3 June, 2008 - Yerevan, Armenia
Buy Five, Help Save a Life!
1 June, 2008 - Yerevan, Armenia
Turkmenistan Children’s Forum Marks the International Children’s Day and Child Protection Week
31 May, 2008 - Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
High level UN delegation to Ukraine to discuss suspended measles and rubella campaign following the death of a 17-year old boy
30 May, 2008 - Kiyv, Ukraine
WHO and UNICEF: Hepatitis B vaccination safe
27 May, 2008 - Sarajevo, BiH
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Measles Outbreak Inevitable
22 May, 2008 - Kyiv, Ukraine
The Power of Theatre - Drama Therapy in Kyrgyzstan
21 May, 2008 - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
UNICEF and Azerbaijan mobile operator promote Corporate Social Responsibility though a joint conference
21 May, 2008 - Baku, Azerbaijan
UNICEF in North Caucasus moves from humanitarian needs to sustainability
21 May, 2008 - Vladikavkaz, Russian Federation
Vitamin A campaign completed in Kyrgyzstan
19 May, 2008 - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Vivacell, Unicef Joint Project Improves Education Environment for Children with Special Needs
16 May, 2008 - Yerevan, Armenia
UNICEF raises ˆ 250,000 for baby-friendly hospitals in Romania
13 May, 2008 - Bucharest, Romania
Declaration on the Right of the Child to Immunization Adopted by Parliament
Sarajevo, BiH, 6 May 2008
Healthy Mother, Healthy Child, Healthy Generation Campaign
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 4 April 2008
Moldovan Study Illustrates Regional Migration
Chisinau/Geneva, 5 May 2008
Anti-mumps vaccines arrive in Moldova to protect children and young people
Chisinau, Moldova, 1 May 2008
Juvenile Justice Reform Picks up Pace in Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan, 1 May 2008
Charity Dinner with Art Auction
Sofia, Bulgaria - May 1, 2008
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