30 years and we won't stop

This year we are celebrating the 30th anniversary after the country ratified the Convention of the Rights of the Child and established co-operation with UNICEF

30 godini UNICEF
УНИЦЕФ/2023

30 years for every child

This year UNICEF is marking its 30-year anniversary in North Macedonia. In 1993, UNICEF was one of the first two UN (United Nations) agencies to open an office in the country after it became an independent state - initially providing emergency assistance to refugee children from Bosnia and Herzegovina. 

Now, together with our partners, UNICEF remains even more committed to continuing to work for every child. 

UNICEF/2023
Video celebrating the 30th anniversary.
Within 6 weeks of arrival UNICEF ensured 85% of Kosovo refugee children attend primary education. Kosovo refugee children in the Stenkovec Camp with their teacher.
UNICEF/1999
Within 6 weeks of arrival UNICEF ensured 85% of Kosovo refugee children attend primary education. Kosovo refugee children in the Stenkovec Camp with their teacher.

A photo essay depicting part of the key achievements in the past 30 years.