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Inclusive education
A relatively new concept for the Azerbaijani education system, inclusive education (IE) entails children of all abilities learning side-by-side in classroom
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Early Detection and Prevention
UNICEF supports early detection and early prevention of disabilities and developmental delays in children.
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Early learning
Although official preschool education in Azerbaijan starts at the age of one, enrollment of children between one and five years old remains as low as 1 in 4
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Breastfeeding
There are many factors that contribute to the low rate of breastfeeding in Azerbaijan.
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Health and Nutrition
UNICEF works to improve infant and young child health and nutrition, ensuring every child has the best possible start in life.
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Education
UNICEF works to ensure all children are in school, that they enrol in time and are receiving a quality education.
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Early childhood development
UNICEF’s work on early childhood development (ECD) recognizes the essential building blocks for every growing child.
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Social protection
UNICEF strengthens child protection systems to safeguard children and their families from a full spectrum of risks.
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Young People’s Guide to Climate Change and Children’s Health
The Young Climate Activists toolkit was created by advocates of all ages who, like you, are deeply concerned about our planet's future. Having faced numerous challenges in advocacy and action, our aim is to provide clear, concise and easily understandable information about global, regional and national climate act...
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What is climate change?
These communication assets are designed to help parents and teachers raise awareness about climate-related issues affecting children’s health. By exploring key messages, they will gain essential knowledge and skills to protect children from risks while fostering resilience.
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Production of Videos on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education
The presence of landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) poses a significant threat to the safety and livelihoods of communities, particularly in regained territories and areas near the former Line of Contact. Since the ceasefire in November 2020, 73 people have been killed, including three children, and 313 people, including 11 children,…
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International Consultancy for Enhancing Teaching and Learning Practices in the inclusive schools
Azerbaijan implemented the State Programme on Inclusive Education for 2018-2024, which promoted the inclusion of more children with disabilities into mainstream education. However, the progress has been slow with only 1.5% of schools becoming inclusive by 2024, with limited accessible infrastructure and adaptive technologies, a limited number of…
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Building a Shock Risk Index and Simulation Dashboard for Shock-Responsive Social Protection
Shock-responsive social protection (SRSP), or the leveraging of existing national social protection (SP) systems to respond more time- and cost-effectively to shocks, is a relatively new field on the global SP landscape. SRSP has gained more attention in recent years due to its potential to mitigate the social protection risks of shocks through…
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Call for Photography, Videography Consultant
Over the last 30 years, UNICEF country office in Azerbaijan operates to respond to the needs of children and enable them to develop to their full potential. Its programmes in health, education, youth development, climate and child protection keep evolving and adapting to the changing needs in the country. UNICEF works alongside the Government,…
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Call for Institutional Contractors for Universal Progressive Home Visiting programme
Recognizing the critical importance of ensuring comprehensive coverage and high-quality maternal and child health services and addressing existing health disparities, the Ministry of Health (MoH) and TABIB (The Administration of the Regional Medical Division), with the support of UNICEF, launched the Universal Progressive Home Visit (UPHV)…
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Call for National Consultant on Partnerships
Azerbaijan Country Office intends to explore the potential of the private sector. Under the general guidance of the Representative, this assignment will focus on supporting the office in identifying, prospecting, and securing new Private Sector Partnerships by leveraging financial and non-financial resources. The incumbent will specifically work…
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Vaccines are safe and effective
Vaccines are safe and effective UNICEF Vaccines are effective and safe UNICEF Previous image Next image Vaccines are safe and effective Vaccines are effective and safe Worldwide, health workers and parents vaccinate children as they know vaccines are not only safe, they are also the best way to help children grow ...
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UNICEF Representative met with the Minister of Health
UNICEF Representative in Azerbaijan, Dr.Saja Farooq Abdullah, met with the Minister of Health of Azerbaijan, Mr. Teymur Musayev. UNICEF Representative congratulated the Minister with the successful COP29 and thanked the Ministry of Health for its commitment to focus on climate change's impact on children, children...
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Promoting vaccination in Gobustan
Meet Khayala Gahramanova, a pediatrician at Gobustan District Central Hospital, who has been committed to improving children's health for over 14 years. Khayala is passionate about her work, examining and treating children daily with a focus on raising healthy individuals and providing quality care to young patien...
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Addressing the myths about vaccines
During the COVID-19 pandemic immunization services in Azerbaijan, as in many countries in the region, were partially limited, leading to a significant decline in vaccination coverage. As a result, many children did not receive their vaccines on time, which posed a significant health risk. Additionally, there are g...