UNICEF in Turkey: Expected Results for 2010
Secondary school students, Ankara 2006.
Photograph by Rana Mullan © UNICEF Turkey 2004
UNICEF Turkey has firm goals in the five priority areas of immunisation, early childhood development, girls’ education, HIV/AIDS prevention and protecting children from violence, exploitation, abuse and discrimination.
UNICEF will contribute to the following expected results in Turkey by 2010:
- Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) reduced to less than 25 per 1,000 live births;
- Gender parity in primary school enrolment achieved;
- Primary school drop-out rates reduced by 10%;
- 30% of children aged 3-6 complete pre-school education;
- Exclusive breastfeeding rate of 40% for infants aged 0-6 months achieved;
- Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) eliminated and iron deficiency anæmia reduced;
- Measles eliminated;
- 30% of parents and caregivers using positive child rearing practices;
- Minimum standards for children in need of special protection adopted and implemented;
- Adolescents empowered to protect themselves from violence, exploitation and HIV/AIDS.
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