Media centreContact our Communications unit Publications News More than 175,000 children go online for the first time every day, tapping into great opportunities, but facing grave risks UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore Children under attack at shocking scale in conflicts around the world, says UNICEF Children under attack at shocking scale in conflicts around the world, says UNICEF Global 'take-overs', star-studded events and world leaders to spotlight most disadvantaged for World Children's Day in over 130 countries A Familiar Face: Violence in the lives of children and adolescents A Familiar Face: Violence in the lives of children and adolescents Violent discipline, sexual abuse and bullying stalk millions of children worldwide Violent discipline, sexual abuse and bullying stalk millions of children worldwide Children to ‘take over’ business, government and entertainment on World Children’s Day Children to ‘take over’ business, government and entertainment on World Children’s Day SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN: Investing in an efficient and effective social protection system for all children in poverty Having a family should not be a privilege or a distant dream, it is the right of every child Having a family should not be a privilege or a distant dream, it is the right of every child Only 15 countries worldwide have three essential national policies that support families with young children – UNICEF STRATEGIC MOMENT OF REFLECTION: "Create a future where children will not grow up to young people who want to leave the country" Up to three quarters of children and youth face abuse, exploitation and trafficking on Mediterranean migration routes – UNICEF, IOM Investments in poor children save more lives per dollar spent, new UNICEF study says Investments in poor children save more lives per dollar spent, new UNICEF study says Early Moments Matter for children’s brain development, UNICEF Early Moments Matter for children’s brain development, UNICEF EU and UNICEF strengthen partnership to better protect child rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina EU and UNICEF strengthen partnership to better protect child rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina UNICEF commemorates 70 years of tireless work for the world’s most vulnerable children UNICEF commemorates 70 years of tireless work for the world’s most vulnerable children New film featuring UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham highlights urgent need to end violence against children Universal Children’s Day: Two hundred world renowned writers come together for children’s rights Universal Children’s Day: Two hundred world renowned writers come together for children’s rights EU and UNICEF widen partnership to better protect child rights in South-East Europe EU and UNICEF widen partnership to better protect child rights in South-East Europe Interview: Ayman Abulaban, UNICEF Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina Interview: Ayman Abulaban, UNICEF Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina Children’s Right to Education is not a Political Issue UNICEF: Absence of a Solution About the Name of the Language in Education Could Jeopardize Children’s Future Conference „Lessons learned: Integrated Model of Social Protection and Inclusion of Children“ Conference „Lessons learned: Integrated Model of Social Protection and Inclusion of Children“ December 3, International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Premiere of the Feature-Documentary Film “Loveday at the Magic Island” Memorandum of Understanding on the Promotion and Protection of Children's Rights in Scientific Research and Higher Education signed Take us seriously - Children's voices to politicians Summer Camps for Youth from the Flood Affected Areas Vidovice: Build Back Better The Novak Djokovic Foundation donates 110.000 euros to UNICEF Offices in BiH and in Croatia The Novak Djokovic Foundation donates 110.000 euros to UNICEF Offices in BiH and in Croatia UNICEF calls for special attention to be provided to children in the current humanitarian crisis UNICEF calls for special attention to be provided to children in the current humanitarian crisis Bosnian children play with UNICEF Ambassador Edin Dzeko before the World Cup Bosnian children play with UNICEF Ambassador Edin Dzeko before the World Cup World Immunization Week 2014 Inclusion of Roma should start at birth (Interview – Florence Bauer, UNICEF Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina) World Autism Awareness Day 2014 Governments, UNICEF call for inclusion of all children in quality learning Governments, UNICEF call for inclusion of all children in quality learning Justice for Children: High-Level Visit to Zenica Let’s talk about abilities on 3 December, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Let’s talk about abilities on 3 December, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Four finalists from BiH at the international children's one-minute film festival Four finalists from BiH at the international children's one-minute film festival Dubai Cares, UNICEF and Government partners launch Early Childhood Education program in BiH Dubai Cares, UNICEF and Government partners launch Early Childhood Education program in BiH UNICEF BiH to Mark the Universal Children’s Day 2013 with a Series of Events UNICEF BiH to Mark the Universal Children’s Day 2013 with a Series of Events Recommendations of the Conference on Social Protection and Inclusion in Bosnia and Herzegovina Recommendations of the Conference on Social Protection and Inclusion in Bosnia and Herzegovina EU, UNICEF and the World Bank: Joint statement on social protection and inclusion reform in BiH EU, UNICEF and the World Bank: Joint statement on social protection and inclusion reform in BiH UNICEF: Children should go to school and their cultural and languages specificities should be respected UNICEF Ambassadors in the campaign “It’s About Ability” dedicated to children with disabilities UNICEF Ambassadors in the campaign “It’s About Ability” dedicated to children with disabilities UNICEF, USAID and the Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina launched the Campaign on children with disabilities: It’s About Ability – Join us! Fewer children behind bars, greater reforms needed UNICEF and Federal Ministry of Education and Science: Joint Advocacy for Better Access to Preschool UNICEF and Federal Ministry of Education and Science: Joint Advocacy for Better Access to Preschool Head Of The EU Delegation To BiH/EUSR, Sorensen, UNICEF Representative In BiH, Bauer and USAID Mission Director, Barth Visited Derventa UNICEF’s position on personal identification number and child rights UNICEF’s position on personal identification number and child rights Memorandum of Understanding: Protecting and enhancing the rights of children in BiH Memorandum of Understanding: Protecting and enhancing the rights of children in BiH Visit of the Bureau of the Executive Board to Bosnia and Herzegovina 15.-17. April 2013 Visit of the Bureau of the Executive Board to Bosnia and Herzegovina 15.-17. April 2013 It’s About Ability: Children with and without disabilities together in a game with BiH National Football Team One-minute Children’s Film Festival “Do You Have a Minute?” Held One-minute Children’s Film Festival “Do You Have a Minute?” Held Presentation of the survey results on the situation of children and women in BiH Presentation of the survey results on the situation of children and women in BiH Minister Nović Signs the Pledge Committing to Child Survival: A Promise Renewed Minister Nović Signs the Pledge Committing to Child Survival: A Promise Renewed EU, UNICEF and USAID: Children with disabilities have the same rights as all children EU, UNICEF and USAID: Children with disabilities have the same rights as all children UNICEF Acclaims Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Renewed Commitment to End Placing Children Under Three in Institutions Marking of the Universal Children’s Day 2012 with a Series of Events Focused on Child Rights Marking of the Universal Children’s Day 2012 with a Series of Events Focused on Child Rights Cantonal Workshops on Integrated Approach to Social Protection and Inclusion of Children Cantonal Workshops on Integrated Approach to Social Protection and Inclusion of Children Media statement 24.10.2012. (on vaccines) Children Put Forward Clear and Specific Demands to Representatives of Local Communities at Public Debates UN Agencies Call for the Promotion of Girls’ Empowerment and the Fulfillment of Their Human Rights UN Agencies Call for the Promotion of Girls’ Empowerment and the Fulfillment of Their Human Rights Two-Day Seminar “Education in Emergencies” Training for Social Protection Professionals: Protecting Children from Violence by Common Approach Training for Social Protection Professionals: Protecting Children from Violence by Common Approach Improving responses to violence against children by turning evidence into policy and results Improving responses to violence against children by turning evidence into policy and results UNICEF Calls for Commitment for Child-Friendly Municipalities in Bosnia and Herzegovina UNICEF Calls for Commitment for Child-Friendly Municipalities in Bosnia and Herzegovina Twelve Municipal Proposals Granted Support to Improve Pre-School Enrolment Twelve Municipal Proposals Granted Support to Improve Pre-School Enrolment DevInfo Database to improve evidence-based policy planning EU Delegation to BiH and UNICEF visit to joint project activities in Tesanj Municipality EU Delegation to BiH and UNICEF visit to joint project activities in Tesanj Municipality European Immunisation Week launched in BiH for the 7th time Tenth Meeting of the SPIS Management Board Signing ceremony for Protocol on Cooperation in Improving Early Childhood Development in the Federation of BiH Decision on Best Municipal Proposals for Improving Pre-School Enrolment in May Decision on Best Municipal Proposals for Improving Pre-School Enrolment in May Support for “Justice for Every Child“ Project EDITORIAL: UNICEF Regional Director, after her Visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina EDITORIAL: UNICEF Regional Director, after her Visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina Down Syndrome: Early Detection and Intervention To Be Accessible to All Down Syndrome: Early Detection and Intervention To Be Accessible to All UNICEF Regional Director visiti to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 7-9 March 2012 UNICEF Regional Director visiti to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 7-9 March 2012 Inception workshops for representatives of new target municipalities in the EU-funded SPIS project Inception workshops for representatives of new target municipalities in the EU-funded SPIS project EU and UNICEF visited their joint child-focused projects in Sarajevo EU and UNICEF visited their joint child-focused projects in Sarajevo International Conference concludes with recommendations to improve preschool education International Conference concludes with recommendations to improve preschool education Municipalities across BiH adopting action plans to create safe environment and secure justice for every child International Early Childhood Education / Preschool Education Conference Starts in Sarajevo International Early Childhood Education / Preschool Education Conference Starts in Sarajevo Learning begins at birth: International conference on Early Childhood Education in BiH: Sarajevo 14-15 February 2012 Public call for municipal proposals for enhancing the access to pre-school education Public call for municipal proposals for enhancing the access to pre-school education „Child-Friendly“ Room Equipped in the Prijedor Police „Child-Friendly“ Room equipped in the Tuzla Police Comprehensive survey on the situation of children and women in Bosnia and Herzegovina to start in November Statement: UNICEF Representative at the Conference “Together for Children” Statement: UNICEF Representative at the Conference “Together for Children” Conference on Inclusive education in Moscow Campaign against prejudice: Part of the Culture for Development Project Campaign against prejudice: Part of the Culture for Development Project “Our world of Diversity”: real-life stories on inclusive education “Our world of Diversity”: real-life stories on inclusive education Education for young returnees on key competencies for the labor market Education for young returnees on key competencies for the labor market EU and UNICEF launch project to help protect children from violence in South East Europe EU and UNICEF launch project to help protect children from violence in South East Europe Roundtable on Justice for Children Public presentation of the Action Plan for implementation of the Policy for Protection of Children Deprived of Parental Care "Justice for Every Child" – campaign launched New Premises of Early Childhood Development Centre in Sarajevo New Premises of Early Childhood Development Centre in Sarajevo Early Childhood Development Policy Documents Adopted in both BiH Entities Early Childhood Development Policy Documents Adopted in both BiH Entities M:tel Company donates 60 000 KM for the realization of children's rights M:tel Company donates 60 000 KM for the realization of children's rights Consultations of Young People in Jajce: Many Hands Make Light Work Consultations of Young People in Jajce: Many Hands Make Light Work First Feature TV Series for Youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina, "WITHOUT RISK", to be broadcast from 25 May on BiH Public TV Channel, BHT1 European Immunisation Week launched in BiH - “Love them, protect them, immunize them” European Immunisation Week launched in BiH - “Love them, protect them, immunize them” Laktaši: The Day Care centre for children with special needs opened Laktaši: The Day Care centre for children with special needs opened Exchanging valuable lessons learned about enhancing social inclusion, and creating protective environment for children in 24 municipalities World Autism Awareness Day 2011 Our Baby Book – gift to parents, for the best start of every child Our Baby Book – gift to parents, for the best start of every child Children’s Wishes Wall - Award Ceremony „Wising a Better Childhood” Children’s Wishes Wall - Award Ceremony „Wising a Better Childhood” Training for professionals on budgeting for children completed Training for professionals on budgeting for children completed UNICEF Donates New Laboratory to Sarajevo University Clinical Centre UNICEF Donates New Laboratory to Sarajevo University Clinical Centre The Management Board Accepts the Revised Programme "Strengthening the Social Protection and Inclusion System for Children in BiH" Early Childhood Development Center Opened in Kiseljak Protection of Children without Parental Care - Action Steps Agreed Protection of Children without Parental Care - Action Steps Agreed UNICEF Representative visits Gorazde kindergarten after the floods UNICEF Representative visits Gorazde kindergarten after the floods Thousands of Little Smiles for the Best Start for Every Child Thousands of Little Smiles for the Best Start for Every Child Integrated Early Childhood Development Center opened in Tuzla Integrated Early Childhood Development Center opened in Tuzla Early Childhood Development Center in Sarajevo celebrates its first birthday Early Childhood Development Center in Sarajevo celebrates its first birthday On the International Children's Day 2010 Integrated center for Integrated Parent Child Centre (IPCC) opened in Laktaši municipality Integrated center for Integrated Parent Child Centre (IPCC) opened in Laktaši municipality UNICEF and Edin Džeko promote video spot “Now I support you” UNICEF and Edin Džeko promote video spot “Now I support you” Visit to the Intercultural Camp for Children at Strgačina, Rudo Visit to the Intercultural Camp for Children at Strgačina, Rudo UNICEF REGIONAL DIRECTOR VISITED BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Emergency response after floods for schools in Central Bosnian Canton Emergency response after floods for schools in Central Bosnian Canton m:tel and UNICEF BiH in a partnership for “The best start for every child” m:tel and UNICEF BiH in a partnership for “The best start for every child” Edin Dzeko appointed as first UNICEF Ambassador in BiH Bosnia and Herzegovina marks the 20th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child Bosnia and Herzegovina marks the 20th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child Stories about Child-Friendly Schools - What We Have Learned Breastfeeding Week 2009 Marked in Sarajevo Immunization saves children’s lives UNICEF supported and participated in the 2009 Kid’s Festival UNICEF supported and participated in the 2009 Kid’s Festival World Day Against Child Labour Marks the Need to Tackle the Worst Forms of Exploitation World Day Against Child Labour Marks the Need to Tackle the Worst Forms of Exploitation European Immunisation Week in BiH Immunisation is saving children's lives WHO and UNICEF: No evidence of toxicity in infants, children or adults exposed to thiomersal in vaccines EC and UNICEF to support the Social Protection and Inclusion System for Children EC and UNICEF to support the Social Protection and Inclusion System for Children Results of 3 researches on discrimination in education presented Results of 3 researches on discrimination in education presented On 2008 World AIDS Day, UNICEF calls for improvement of prevention and access to health services for adolescents in BiH UNICEF in collaboration with Sarajevo Talent Campus supports young film talents to focus on excluded children Promotion of breastfeeding in Sarajevo with a message: There is no adequate substitute for breast milk Drawing competition to highlight the rights and needs of children and families affected by HIV/AIDS Drawing competition to highlight the rights and needs of children and families affected by HIV/AIDS UNICEF participating in 2008 Kid’s Festival WHO and UNICEF: Hepatitis B vaccination safe Declaration on the Right of the Child to Immunization Adopted by BiH Federation Parliament Declaration on the Right of the Child to Immunization Adopted by BiH Federation Parliament UNICEF and “Dubai Cares” Join Forces for Child-Friendly Schools And Communities in BiH UNICEF and “Dubai Cares” Join Forces for Child-Friendly Schools And Communities in BiH Bosnia and Herzegovina marks European Immunization Week under the slogan: I am the child - immunise me UNICEF survey among injecting drug users: First drug use between 15-17 years of age UNICEF survey among injecting drug users: First drug use between 15-17 years of age Mine Action Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina Support from the Republika Srpska Government and Prime Minister to UNICEF's activities Support from the Republika Srpska Government and Prime Minister to UNICEF's activities Young composer and singers from Banja Luka to donate to UNICEF a song for peace Young composer and singers from Banja Luka to donate to UNICEF a song for peace Andorran Minister of Foreign Affairs visits UNICEF office to review results of Andorran support to Education in Bosnia and Herzegovina UNICEF Marks International Women’s Day by Stressing Importance of Investing in Maternal Health UNICEF Marks International Women’s Day by Stressing Importance of Investing in Maternal Health BiH Early Childhood Development Group: Violence among children can be prevented by providing adequate care during the first three years of life Integrated Health Strategies Can Save Children’s Lives, says UNICEF Flagship, State of the World’s Children Report 2008 UNICEF’s warning: children feel the consequence of the price increases UNICEF’s warning: children feel the consequence of the price increases Universal Children’s Day: an opportunity for UNICEF to analyze results and to look ahead Universal Children’s Day: an opportunity for UNICEF to analyze results and to look ahead HH Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum of the UAE visits schools in BiH for Dubai Cares campaign UNICEF in Bosnia and Herzegovina pays respect to late Macedonian singer Tose Proeski UNICEF in Bosnia and Herzegovina pays respect to late Macedonian singer Tose Proeski Learning Symposium on Crisis Communication and Media Relations during a National Health Emergency with specific focus on Avian and Pandemic Influenza (AI/PI) in Sarajevo 16 – 18 October 2007 UNICEF Announces 2007 ICDB Nominees UNICEF – supported panel at 1st Sarajevo Talent Campus: “HIV/AIDS: Movie Provocation and Responsibility of Young Authors” Life-saving information on Avian Influenza delivered to communities Life-saving information on Avian Influenza delivered to communities UNICEF Supports Bosnia and Herzegovina in Developing the Strategy Against Drug Abuse UNICEF Supports Bosnia and Herzegovina in Developing the Strategy Against Drug Abuse Norway signs agreement with UNICEF supporting the BiH Social Protection and Inclusion System for Children Unique research will provide data on risk behavior among most vulnerable young people Unique research will provide data on risk behavior among most vulnerable young people Every child has the right to be immunized! - European Immunization Week Every child has the right to be immunized! - European Immunization Week One million landmines still threathening Bosnia and Herzegovina One million landmines still threathening Bosnia and Herzegovina UNICEF, UNFPA and Medica Zenica Mark International Women’s Day with the Launch of a New Project to Address Violence UNICEF Calls for Entries for One-Minute Video Contest Professionals are preparing for clear and coordinated communication on Avian Influenza Professionals are preparing for clear and coordinated communication on Avian Influenza The risk of AIDS for children is increasing, even in BIH Celebration with children Child-friendly conference on social protection Conference on elimination of violence against women and children in Sarajevo Conference on elimination of violence against women and children in Sarajevo Disparities affecting children cloud economic good news story Disparities affecting children cloud economic good news story Conference on elimination of violence against women and children in Sarajevo Conference on elimination of violence against women and children in Sarajevo Strategy on iodine defficiency disorders finalized UNICEF participates at Sarajevo Film Festival’s Family Day Breastfeeding: The critical start to life UNICEF says missing data mean missing children; urges states in Europe and Central Asia to gather and analyse data on children “Education for All Week” – Every Child Needs a Teacher Children Must Have First Call on Our Attention - UNICEF reminds Children Must Have First Call on Our Attention - UNICEF reminds 4 April, Mine Action Day UNICEF to support BIH government in analyzing living standard of women and children UNICEF to support BIH government in analyzing living standard of women and children Informing Families is Best Defense Against Bird Flu Some Children in BiH Have Become Virtually Invisible International Children’s Day - UNICEF reminds BIH society of its commitments to children International Children’s Day - UNICEF reminds BIH society of its commitments to children Public broadcasters to support the International children’s day of broadcasting Public broadcasters to support the International children’s day of broadcasting UNICEF’s global HIV/AIDS campaign launched in BIH Breastfeeding week marked in BIH Reportages CHILDREN, A YEAR AFTER THE FLOODS: "I was on the balcony and I turned my back to the flood, I wouldn't even look at it!" Doboj: Back to School in Child-Friendly Spaces Pending the Rehabilitation of Schools Doboj: Back to School in Child-Friendly Spaces Pending the Rehabilitation of Schools Youth Sports Games in Child-Friendly Spaces How children see the floods “Media Decontamination” of flooded areas Following a Photograph: The Story of Gordana, the Girl with a Teddy Bear Following a Photograph: The Story of Gordana, the Girl with a Teddy Bear December the 3rd, the International Day of Persons with Disability: “Children want, can, know...” December the 3rd, the International Day of Persons with Disability: “Children want, can, know...” Home visits – key for early identification of child developmental disorders Home visits – key for early identification of child developmental disorders “Voices of Youth” Workshops: “Instead of Excuses, Young People Should Work on Suggestions and Solutions to Their Problems” Prutače: extended daycare program at the school for children from poor families Prutače: extended daycare program at the school for children from poor families Daycare Center for Children with Special Needs opens in Derventa Daycare Center for Children with Special Needs opens in Derventa Tešanj Children to Candidates: “We want the mayor to serve the citizens, not the other way around!” Tešanj Children to Candidates: “We want the mayor to serve the citizens, not the other way around!” Lots of effort and understanding, along with quality teacher training, brings out the best in a child UNICEF Ambassador for Bosnia and Herzegovina Edin Dzeko visiting children in Jajce and Gornji Vakuf/Uskoplje OneMinutesJr in Tešanj: Fighting prejudice towards hard rock fans OneMinutesJr in Tešanj: Fighting prejudice towards hard rock fans Empowered young people, a generator of positive change in BiH Empowered young people, a generator of positive change in BiH PC Game in the Campaign against Prejudice One-minute videos workshop in Mrkonjić Grad: How Vesna’s bunny toy became a movie star One-minute videos workshop in Mrkonjić Grad: How Vesna’s bunny toy became a movie star Enhancing the Communication Skills for Professionals Engaged in Child Protection System at Municipal Level Experts Finding Solutions to End Placing Children Under Three Years in Institutions Experts Finding Solutions to End Placing Children Under Three Years in Institutions Workshops on Peaceful Conflict Resolution: Children learn to accept and value difference and diversity New Year’s wishes from ‘The Wall of Children’s Wishes’: ‘If you will not fulfill our wishes, at least listen to them!’ BH Teens: Giving Voice to Young People of Bosnia and Herzegovina BH Teens: Giving Voice to Young People of Bosnia and Herzegovina UNICEF BiH Marks the Universal Children’s Day 2011 with a Series of Events throughout Two Weeks in November Life Told in One Minute: One Minute Junior Workshop for children in Derventa, BiH Life Told in One Minute: One Minute Junior Workshop for children in Derventa, BiH Interactive play for creation of safe environment for children in divided schools in Central Bosnia Interactive play for creation of safe environment for children in divided schools in Central Bosnia Young People from All Over BiH Made Recommendations for All Levels of Government Young People from All Over BiH Made Recommendations for All Levels of Government
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Training for Social Protection Professionals: Protecting Children from Violence by Common ApproachTwo-day training on application of referral mechanisms in cases of violence against children was held in Blagaj on 20 and 21 September 2012. The training is a part of the Progreamme “Enhancing the Social Protection and Inclusion System for Children in Bosnia and Herzegovina – SPIS”. It was designed for health, education, law enforcement and social work centers professionals who are in direct contact with children in the municipalities of Posušje, Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje, Kupres, Livno and Stolac. The trainers were a senior inspector of the Federation Administration of the Police and an expert advisor for prevention of juvenile crime in the Federation Ministry of Labor and Social Policy.
The Project has foreseen the total of four trainings about response to violence against children. They will be delivered to representatives of 10 current target municipalities (Posušje, Čelinac, Tešanj, Gornji Vakuf/Uskoplje, Velika Kladuša, Kupres, Gacko, Mrkonjić Grad and Derventa, and the Brčko District), as well as municipalities included in the earlier phase (Bileća, Kotor Varoš, Laktaši, Livno, Novi Travnik, Novi Grad - Sarajevo, Novi Grad, Stolac, Sanski Most and Višegrad).
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