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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...

09 January 2024

For the first time in Bulgaria UNICEF at Aniventure Comic Con

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 super cool merch with ...

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. To help them fulfi...

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...

10 October 2022

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 as...

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...

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 tha...

14 January 2022

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...

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 ...

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 ...

‘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...

26 February 2021

If you were ambassador for a day, how would you promote Bulgaria on the world stage?

In history, pandemics are always a possibility that urges people to forget their past, to learn from their mistakes and build their world anew. This pandemic is no different and treated in this way, it means a new beginning, if we can take advantage. According to scientists, the quantity of the deadly virus fits i...