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Children’s wellbeing in world’s wealthiest countries took sharp turn for the worse in wake of COVID-19 pandemic - UNICEF
FLORENCE/NEW YORK, 14 May 2025, – Children in many of the world’s wealthiest countries saw marked declines in their academic performance, mental wellbeing, and physical health in the period since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to analysis published today by UNICEF Innocenti – Global Office of Resear...
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25 young people presented their views and solutions for a better, greener future on this Earth Day
Environmental pollution and climate change are a significant threat to the rights of children and young people worldwide. A clean, healthy and sustainable environment is a human right and is necessary for children and young people to live a fulfilling life. Environmental problems are also present in Bulgaria, whe...
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For the first time in Bulgaria UNICEF at Aniventure Comic Con
Embedded video follows What? Come to Comic Con on July 8th and 9th (this Saturday and Sunday) from 10am to 7pm. Where? Inter Expo Center, Hall 4, UNICEF booth with Superhero Incubator. Why? You can meet interesting people, including Slavi from The Clashers, Chris from The Moth, and Simona Djankova. You'll also get...
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Adolescent Development Officer (NO-1), #122324, Fixed-term appointment
APPLY NOW, Job no:, 564817, Contract type:, Fixed Term Appointment, Duty Station:, Sofia, Level:, NO-1, Location:, Bulgaria, Categories:, Adolescent Development UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. ...
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The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and UNICEF are launching a joint program for youth from Ukraine and Bulgaria
Sofia, 28 March 2023 – UNICEF and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award in Bulgaria announce the start of a new partnership to support youth from Ukraine and Bulgaria. "Stand By Me" is a partnership that will support more than 2,000 Ukrainian and Bulgarian youth between the ages of 14-24 in building 21-st ce...
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Free-of-charge online platform for self-care and mental health of teenagers launched in Bulgaria
Sofia, 10 October 2022., On World Mental Health Day, at the initiative of UNICEF, the first, online self-care and mental health platform for adolescents and youth, was launched. The ‘UNICEF Room’ created within the ‘Tell Me’ mobile application helps young people overcome the negative emotions they go through, such...
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When to help your teen find mental health support
Throughout adolescence, nurturing and supportive parenting remains one of the strongest protective factors in maintaining well-being and good mental health. Positive relationships with parents and caregivers remain central to development and mental well-being in adolescence. There are times when you may notice cha...
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Bulgaria signs the Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action
Sofia, 27 April 2022, - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Environment and Water, Borislav Sandov signed the Intergovernmental Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action today. Bulgaria is the tenth country in Europe to sign the Declaration. By signing the declaration Bulgaria has pledged to ensuring th...
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Youth participation in the pilot project "European Child Guarantee" in Bulgaria
EU Child Guarantee Three teams of young researchers, 15 girls and boys from Burgas, Sliven and Stara Zagora, dozens of interviews on topics in the field of healthcare that those young people consider as important for the local communities. UNICEF in partnership with the National Network for Children engaged adoles...
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Financial difficulties are the most common reason for lack of access to necessary child health care
EU Child Guarantee More than a third of young people believe that financial difficulties are the leading reason why a child cannot receive health care in their place of residence. For about 30% of U-Reporters, the main obstacle is the non-recognition of the health issue by the caregivers. What are the reasons for ...
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UNICEF launches campaign on digital literacy of teenagers and online safety
Sofia, 24.05.2021, UNICEF Bulgaria launches a campaign aiming at helping teenagers develop digital literacy and online safety skills. The beginning of the campaign ‘A New Generation of Critical Minds" coincides with the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, the Bulgarian alphabet, education and culture and...
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‘Ambassador’ for a day at UNICEF’s office in Bulgaria
‘If I had the chance to be an ambassador for a day, I would focus on science, education and healthcare because they ‘produce’ the most important assets’ said 18-year old Narin Mehmed from ‘Hristo Botev’ Language School in the town of Kardzhali, Bulgaria Нарин Медмед, 18 г. от Кърджали позира в офиса на УНИЦЕф в...