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Water, sanitation and hygiene tools for teachers and students
Water, sanitation and hygiene tools for teachers and students
Access to clean water and proper hygiene in schools is essential for children’s health, education, and well-being. Yet, many schools in Armenia lack adequate sanitation facilities, impacting students’ ability to attend classes, concentrate, and stay healthy.To address this challenge, UNICEF and World Vision Armenia, with support from the Asian Development Bank, have developed a set of tools and guidance for teachers and students to help create a clean, safe and dignified environment for all at schools.The guidebook for teachers provides practical solutions for improving access to drinking water, improving sanitation infrastructure and practices, reviewing hygiene standards and waste management at schools. The workbook for students will help guide them on correct hygiene practices, as well as provide a variety of ideas for individual and group activities, encouraging them to pledge to save water while also keeping their environment clean.As a bonus, you can also see a 2025 calendar that will familiarize you with local and global days related to water, health, and the environment. Download the package to explore actionable steps to create healthier schools across Armenia.
Cyber Ninjas against online threats
Cyber Ninjas against online threats
In 2024, adolescents and young people from Lori, Shirak, and Syunik regions took part in cybersecurity and media literacy workshops organized by UNICEF and the Enterprise Incubator Foundation, with support from the UK Government. Equipped with essential skills to safely navigate the digital world and with visualization and storytelling skills,…
On the way to become self-confident
On the way to become self-confident
Developing healthy self-esteem is essential, especially for children and adolescents. It empowers them to be confident, shapes their behavior and choices as well as influences their well-being and the ability to achieve potential and perseverance. On the other hand, low self-esteem may lead to poor life choices, decreased motivation to grow, less…
Psychological support for children and adolescents in military contexts
Psychological support for children and adolescents in military contexts
Children and adults alike often face both natural and man-made disasters, which can be traumatic and profoundly impact their lives. For children, such experiences during childhood and adolescence pose significant risks to their mental and physical health, psychological well-being, and social development. They depend heavily on the care and emotional support of loving adults, but in war-like situations, this attachment can be compromised due to parental loss, displacement, or emotional unavailability.Factors such as lost educational opportunities, displacement to refugee camps, and prolonged exposure to adverse conditions contribute to these long-term effects. The recovery of children in emergency situations largely depends on the psychological support provided to their families and immediate intervention after emergencies is crucial in preventing further trauma.This manual is designed for professionals working with children affected by military conflict, focusing on maintaining and restoring their mental health. It emphasizes the importance of initial psychological support, fostering compassion and trust, and helping children regain a normal daily routine. It offers both theoretical insights and practical tools, highlighting the role of creative activities like play, art therapy, and storytelling in supporting children's recovery during crises and post-war recovery phases. By providing timely and effective support, adults and professionals can help children overcome trauma and open up new prospects for development.
Legal regulations on personal data in academic institutions
Legal regulations on personal data in academic institutions
In today's digital world, academic institutions increasingly rely on advanced and innovative technologies for managing and transmitting vast amounts of sensitive personal information.This guide, developed with UNICEF support, emphasizes the importance of processing personal data, concerning students, teachers, and other employees in strict compliance with legislative requirements.It provides essential principles and rules to help academic institutions navigate personal data protection standards effectively.By putting the guide into practice, institutions can achieve a higher level of personal data protection and safeguard the rights of all in the community.This guide will also help academic institutions align and comply with in processing and protection of best practices of personal data. It is meant for teachers and school administration, as well as other interested professionals.This publication has been funded by UK International Development from the UK government; however, the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK government’s official policies.
Criminal investigations with juveniles
Criminal investigations with juveniles
Children sometimes become victims or witnesses of a crime, and when a criminal investigation is under way, they require a suitable and age-appropriate consideration, support, and care that does not adversely affect their physical and psychological development.This guide addresses the needs of children and adolescents in contact with the law, recognizing their vulnerability and the impact crimes can have on their physical and psychological well-being.It provides comprehensive information, covering legislation, interpretations, practices, methods, and techniques especially for forensic psychologists working with juveniles, individuals with mental health issues, or those deemed legally incompetent during investigative processes.The guide focuses on the specific requirements for providing psychological support during investigative actions.It includes a foundational framework of legal knowledge to enhance the participation of psychologists in criminal proceedings, ensuring their work aligns with procedural standards.By following these guidelines, professionals can contribute to a more compassionate and effective approach to supporting juveniles and other vulnerable groups in legal contexts.
Concluding observations on the combined fifth and sixth periodic reports of Armenia
Concluding observations on the combined fifth and sixth periodic reports of Armenia
The concluding observations is a public and official document of the United Nations that the Treaty Bodies, including the Committee on the Rights of the Child, produce at the end of every session for every State under review. With the concluding observations, the Committee on the Rights of the Child assesses the State’s human rights record and recommends measures for enhanced implementation of the rights in question.The concluding observations on the combined fifth and sixth periodic reports of Armenia indicate the progress achieved by the country, the Committee’s main areas of concern and recommendations to the Republic of Armenia to improve the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocols, as well as the date for the submission of the next State report.As such, it provides a roadmap for Armenia to strengthen its commitment to the Convention on the Rights of the Child in the next five years. It can also be used as an advocacy tool by civil society organizations, human rights defenders and young people to put certain issues on public or state agenda and start a dialogue on the implementation of certain measures.Download the report to examine the Committee’s recommendations to Armenia to take urgent measures with regard to: children deprived of a family environment (paragraph 27); children with disabilities (paragraph 30); standard of living (paragraph 35); aims and coverage of education (paragraph 38); and economic exploitation, including child labour (paragraph 43).These concluding observations were adopted by the Committee on 13 September 2024 after its meetings on Armenia, held on 4 and 5 September 2024. They are based on a broad consultation and constructive engagement with the Armenian Government, specialized civil society organizations, as well as adolescents.
Building psychosocial resilience among children
Building psychosocial resilience among children
Teachers’ knowledge of mental health and psychosocial support is crucial for creating a safe and supportive learning environment.When teachers address students’ needs and value their contributions, it fosters a positive school culture. This is achievable when teachers feel valued and part of a collaborative team that supports each other and shares responsibility for the school’s effective functioning.This manual is based on local and international experiences in psychosocial support and child protection during emergencies. It was developed based on a needs assessment of refugee children, teachers, and professionals working with them.The manual aims to:Facilitate quality programmes for children.Serve as a resource for schools to enhance children’s well-being.Build psychosocial resilience in children.It is intended for teachers, psychologists, social workers and other practitioners who can support the psychosocial well-being of children.
Individual Learning Plan for Students with Special Educational Needs
Individual Learning Plan for Students with Special Educational Needs
An Individual Learning Plan (IEP) is a customized document designed to meet the specific needs, strengths, and interests of each student, aligned with state educational standards and programmes. It serves as the cornerstone for structuring the education of students with special educational needs.The IEP is developed by a team of educational and psychological support professionals, including the student’s teachers, teacher assistants, support service specialists, the student, and their parent or caregiver.IEPs are crucial for students with special educational needs who require tailored conditions to be fully integrated into the educational environment, actively engage, and achieve progress. The IEP functions as a personalized guide, helping these students navigate their educational experience smoothly and with minimal barriers.The IEP fosters collaboration among teachers and support specialists, enabling them to identify challenges, establish goals, outline clear steps, and achieve targeted outcomes.This guide is intended to support teachers, teacher assistants, educational and psychological service providers, and parents/caregivers. It promotes productive discussions about the student’s needs, encourages innovative strategies to address those needs, and ensures the IEP development process is organized, cohesive, and results in a document that is actively put into practice.
Individual education and development plan forchildren with special educational needs
Individual education and development plan forchildren with special educational needs
Quality individual learning and development plans are crucial in guiding the learning and development of students with special educational and developmental needs at preschools. If correctly developed, they not only guide the early childhood education process but also ensure that children will have access to necessary and inclusive support and services.Individual learning and development plans are tailored documents that align with the children's needs, strengths, and interests, while also meeting the requirements of state educational standards and preschool programmes. This plan is usually developed by a dedicated pedagogical-psychological support team, which includes the teacher, teacher’s assistant, music teacher, physical instructor, methodologist, other educational professionals, and a nurse.This guide is designed to guide the pedagogical-psychological support team, as well as parents in that process. It offers practical tools for engaging in meaningful dialogue about children's needs, exploring creative ways to address these needs, and implementing the development process with clarity and structure.
Toolkit and guide for assessing special educational and developmental needs
Toolkit and guide for assessing special educational and developmental needs
Developed by UNICEF and the Republican Pedagogical Psychological Center, this methodological guide is an essential resource for educators to support students with disabilities and developmental delays. This set of guidelines offers a detailed overview of the assessment procedures for children across different age groups. It includes a toolkit for evaluating special educational needs and methodologies for their effective application. The guidebook is also enhanced with workbooks, materials and explanation of standards to follow. The package is designed for children aged 3 and above.
Assessment of Special Educational and Developmental Needs: Process and Toolkit
Assessment of Special Educational and Developmental Needs: Process and Toolkit
Developed by UNICEF and the Republican Pedagogical Psychological Center, this methodological guide is an essential resource for educators to support students with disabilities and developmental delays. This set of guidelines offers a detailed overview of the assessment procedures for children across different age groups. It includes a toolkit for evaluating special educational needs and methodologies for their effective application. The guidebook is also enhanced with workbooks, materials and explanation of standards to follow. The package is designed for children aged 3 and above.
