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Yusuf (name has been changed to respect child identity), an 11-year-old boy, came to Albania with his family on May 24th, 2024, fleeing from, Afghanistan. From the first time I saw him, I knew something wasn't right. He looked tired his skin was pale, and he seemed smaller and less developed than other kids his ag...

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The "EU4SocialCare" program, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNICEF Albania and World Vision Albania, aims to establish strong social care services in 14 municipalities and expand local partnerships to deliver inclusive social care services, for children at risk of exclusion, persons with disabilit...

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From 18- 19 July 2024 the vocational school "Salih Çeka" in Elbasan became a hub of innovative ideas as young people aged 15-24 gathered for the 19 th   edition of UNICEF's Upshift program. Since its inception in 2020, the Upshift program has expanded its reach in Albania, including cities like Tirana, Korça,...

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NEW YORK/GENEVA, 1 August 2024 – “In the last 12 years, the number of infants under six months of age globally who are exclusively breastfed has increased by more than 10 per cent. This means 48 per cent of infants worldwide now benefit from this healthy start in life. It translates to hundreds of thousands of bab...

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Child trafficking is one of the most egregious child rights violations, a serious form of violence against children and a horrific crime that continues to spread and evolve within and across borders. No country is immune to child trafficking; it is a global phenomenon. Despite improvements in policy and practice o...

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Reports and data often mention that Romani and Balkan-Egyptian communities are particularly vulnerable to trafficking in Albania. Hence, ‘traffickers exploit Albanian children, mainly from the Romani and Balkan-Egyptian communities, for seasonal work and forced begging’.* This is the true story of a child-turned-m...

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Anna is among 115 women and girls identified during 2023 as Potential Victim/ Victim of Human Trafficking in Albania*. Her story began in June when she and her roommate were referred by a local Catholic church to Vatra Shelter, seeking immediate help. During the introductory meeting, the center's social staff disc...

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