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UNICEF pilots innovative approaches aimed at breaking the cycle of child poverty and social exclusion
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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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More than 25,000 children receive support and services as the 3-year EU co-funded programme “All Children In Education” reaches its conclusion
ATHENS, 28 JUNE 2024, - Having provided language and homework support to more than 25,000 refugee and migrant students across, 58, different locations in Greece, since 2021 – including Open Accommodation Sites, Reception and Identification Centers and Urban Centers for Homework and Creative Activities—the programm...
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2024 European elections in Greece
The 2024 European Parliament elections are an opportunity to place the young generations back into the European project, which is vital for their future and the future of Europe. The children’s ask is clear: they want the EU to act now to protect their present and build a brighter future. Find out more what childr...
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UNICEF participated in the 39th Athens Authentic Marathon with the message "End violence against children”
ΑTHENS, 14 NOVEMBER 2022 —, With the message of combating all forms of violence against children and in cooperation with the Hellenic Athletics Association (SEGAS), UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors for Greece, Ηelena Paparizou, George Perris and the most recent member of the ‘family’, Antonis Tsapatakis, represented th...
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How to raise a healthy eater
, Teaching your child about healthy eating, Good food and nutrition are the foundation of children’s health and bring benefits that can last a lifetime. Teaching your child about healthy eating from a young age will help them to have a positive relationship with food well into adulthood. And believe it or not, sh...
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The Situation of Children and Youth in Greece 2021
Despite the remarkable progress in the full implementation of children's rights in Greece after World War II, there are several important issues to ensure the full realization of these rights as predicted in the Convention on the Rights of the Child (SDP). The first formal framework of cooperation between UNICEF a...
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On Global Handwashing Day, UNICEF and the EU ensure access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities for families, children and the general population of the temporary Reception and Identification Centre in Lesvos, Greece.
ATHENS/BRUSSELS - 15 October 2021, – Access to safe water and sanitation is a human right., The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and partners, with support from the European Commission, have ensured access to appropriate Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services supporting more than 10,000 refugee and m...
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On Global Handwashing Day, UNICEF and the EU ensure access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities for families, children and the general population of the temporary Reception and Identification Centre in Lesvo
Embedded video follows, ATHENS/BRUSSELS - 15 October 2021 , – Access to safe water and sanitation is a human right., , The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and partners, with support from the European Commission, have ensured access to appropriate Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services supporting more than 10,000 refugee and migrant children and adults since January 2021 in the Mavrovouni temporary Reception and Identification Cent...
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Child Guarantee
The Problem, Poverty and social exclusion can have a profound impact on the lives of children, preventing them from accessing basic services such as healthcare, education, nutritious food, quality housing and childcare. For the poorest families, including those who do not have access to social protection, the situ...