On this #WorldImmunizationWeek , we reflect on 50 yrs of the Expanded Programme on Immunization since 1974. The impact of vaccines is unquestionable: countless lives saved & communities protected.
Vaccination #ForEveryChild is not just a commitment, it's our duty. #HumanlyPossible

The implementation of a standardized instrument, enabling early identification of developmental difficulties has begun for the 1st time in Kosovo. Listen to the interview to learn how this tool enhances services for children through Primary Health Care:👉youtube.com/watch?v=ZpxkAf…

This #EarthDay2024 , let's remember: the climate crisis isn't just reshaping our planet, it's shaping our children's futures. From health impacts to community disruptions, the effects are here, now.

Let's unite in supporting children's calls for a safer and a healthier world.🌍🌱

200 health professionals and decision makers came together for Immunization Week 2024 to emphasize the role of routine immunization. 💉This year, 3 new vaccines: PCV, Rota & HPV were introduced to the vaccination calendar, marking significant progress in health. #VaccinesWork

Kosovo's young environmentalists are leading the fight against air pollution. 🍀 They're creating action plans as part of NDCs, setting targets to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate impacts.

#Youth4CleanAir

No farewell to Kosovo can be complete without thanking Minister Vitia and the whole team of Ministria e Shëndetësisë for their partnership in ensuring every child in Kosovo gets a healthy start in life 🙏🏽💙

“Starting at birth, children from Roma communities continue to be systematically deprived of their basic rights.”

UNICEF Regional Director Regina De Dominicis highlights the importance of investments to end inequities faced by Roma communities⬇️

50 young people are in the battle for clean air!🌳

During the three-day workshop #Youth4CleanAir , five groups designed their solutions to tackle air pollution in their communities. From big cities to small towns, they're leading the way to a cleaner, healthier future.💚

Roma families in Europe continue to face deprivation on every level. Data shows that 75% of Roma children live in inadequate housing.

Investment in inclusive health, education and social systems must be made to end inequities faced by Roma communities.

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Housing.
Health care.
Education.

Children from Roma communities face a myriad of deprivation. New UNICEF report details steps governments, international organizations, and communities can take together to break cycles of inequity and ensure Roma children can access their rights.

Today I said farewell to Min of Ed Arbërie Nagavci, w/ 🙏🏽 for her dedication & partnership. We will continue to support Kosovo’s successful ECE journey & accelerate our efforts on education quality and digital transformation

Today, I bid farewell to nona zicherman, the Head of Office for UNICEF Kosovo Programme.

I expressed my heartfelt gratitude for her dedicated work & substantial contributions to the implementation of EU projects in #Kosovo .

I extend my best wishes to her for success in her future endeavors.

Day 2 of UPSHIFT was filled with activities and beautiful emotions
Young people and mentors are enthusiastically working on the second day where they learned about designing and modeling their innovative ideas
Follow the next post to learn more about the ideas
UNICEF Kosovo Programme

With a lot of enthusiasm and positive energy today together with 50 young people we started UPSHIFT workshop. 🤩🥰
At the opening event to welcome the young people were present Mr. Bedri Cahani 'Hajdar Dushi' the school principal and Mr. Adrian Davies YMCA.

UNICEF Kosovo Programme

A heartfelt goodbye and thanks to Minister of Justice Albulena Haxhiu for her partnership-together we will continue to advocate 4 sustainable funding for quality social services to protect the most vulnerable families

I was honored to bid farewell to PM Albin Kurti and thanked him for the strong partnership of Kosovo institutions in our joint work towards the realization of every right for every child in Kosovo