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28 October 2020

Protecting young children from vaccine-preventable diseases

https://www.unicef.org/eca/reports/protecting-young-children-vaccine-preventable-diseases

Vaccination is one of the world’s safest and most cost-effective public health interventions. Yet growing distrust in science, coupled with misinformation, means that vaccination coverage rates are declining in some countries and communities, resulting in an upsurge of vaccine-preventable diseases. Research shows that those caring for children…, PROTECTING YOUNG CHILDREN FROM VACCINE-PREVENTABLE DISEASES MODULE 22 Disclaimer: The resource modules were authored by the individuals under the guidance of the UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia. The text is presented in draft format and it is expected that it will be adapted and contextualized for use by interested countries.…

Supporting male refugees and migrants who survive or are at risk of sexual violence

https://www.unicef.org/eca/reports/supporting-male-refugees-and-migrants-who-survive-or-are-risk-sexual-violence

Every year, tens of thousands of young refugees and migrants travel through some of the world’s most dangerous migration routes to reach Europe. During their journey and even after they finally arrive, they are vulnerable to violence, including sexual violence. Sexual violence includes rape, unwanted touching, or being forced to watch someone else…, Includes any sexual contact WITHOUT CONSENT Can happen to ANYONE Is NEVER the victim/survivors fault Is NEVER justified HELP is available (see Q&A12) Sexual violence includes rape, injury to or unwanted touching of the private parts, being forced to have sex with someone, being forced to watch someone else being sexually violated, being forced…

Research for national situation analyses on early childhood intervention

https://www.unicef.org/eca/reports/research-national-situation-analyses-early-childhood-intervention

In the Europe and Central Asia Region (ECA), in collaboration with other organizations and networks, UNICEF has promoted national policy and programme development for early childhood development (ECD). Within the ECD framework, UNICEF promotes regional and country initiatives for early childhood intervention (ECI) to support families whose…, Methodological Guide: RESEARCH FOR NATIONAL SITUATION ANALYSES ON EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION Rise Institute Methodological Guide: Research for National Situation Analyses on Early Childhood Intervention Emily Vargas-Barn, Kristel Diehl and Natalia Kakabadze United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF), 2022 Photo credit: UNICEF/Nemanja Pancic This…

Supporting survivors of violence in Europe: a training curriculum

https://www.unicef.org/eca/reports/supporting-survivors-violence-europe-training-curriculum

Refugees and migrants around the world face serious risks of violence, including sexual violence, exploitation and abuse. This is particularly true for women and girls whose migration experience is often characterized by gender-based violence (GBV). Men and boys are also targeted for violence including sexual violence. Despite extensive exposure…, SUPPORTING SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE The role of linguistic and cultural mediators A TRAINING CURRICULUM With a focus on gender-based violence and sexual violence against men and boys SUPPORTING SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE: THE ROLE OF LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL MEDIATORS Acknowledgements This curriculum is a product of the Womens Refugee Commissions (WRCs)…