As part of #WorldBreastfeedingWeek we visited the Regional Hospital in Gjilan w/the Ministry of Health to continue supporting mothers & newborns. Breastfeeding is more than nutrition; it’s connection, love, & health for the future. We stand w/every mother on this special journey.

It was wonderful meeting the amazing team from Action for Mother and Children - grateful for the partnership! Action for Mothers and Children

This week, 28 municipalities conducted health education activities through parenting sessions-promoting breastfeeding and experience sharing. Strong PHC lays the foundation for healthy children and support to families #BreastfeedingWeek UNICEF Kosovo Programme Embassy of Luxembourg in PRISTINA Ministria e Shëndetësisë

The best visitors are these visitors at UNICEF Kosovo Programme office 😍 Meet 9-month-old Danina with her amazing mother Valmira who shared with me testimonials on how important that UNICEF expands the Group Care for parenting so more mothers&fathers of young children benefit from it

This week, 19 delegates from Tajikistan visited Kosovo to learn from our HPV vaccine experience. The visit highlighted that strong collab, coordination & readiness brings results. These lessons will support delegates from Tajikistan as they prepare for HPV introduction in 2025.

In Kosovo, community-based care services are a lifeline for pregnant women and new parents, like Valmira. Read more the home visiting programme and group parenting sessions supported by UNICEF, providing the healthiest start in life #ForEveryChild: unicef.link/4pIuS8l

Parenting can be challenging, and parents’ mental health matters. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we thank Embassy of Luxembourg in PRISTINA for supporting Home Visiting and Group Care for Parenting programmes that help parents find care, connection, and strength to thrive.

Lisjeta Emini, a nurse from Prishtina, shares how their work helps mothers facing postpartum mental health challenges. “One mother told us:‘When you came, for the 1st time I felt calm.’Through care & support, many mothers have found the strength to overcome postpartum depression.

Aferdita, Home Visiting coordinator, says over 3,000 families in Prishtina receive support on child health, development & parental well-being.💙“Mothers often tell us: ‘If it weren’t for you, I don’t know what I’d have done.’ That’s why home visiting matters.” #Onmymind

Eric Dietz, 🇱🇺Ambassador, joined UNICEF &partners to witness the Home Visiting Programme impact on the most vulnerable families&children as nurses help them &connect to essential health services &opportunities. By supporting children’s growth, we help break the cycle of poverty🌍

Ministry of Education in🤝w/UNICEF, supported by Embassy of Luxembourg in PRISTINA, started training trainers on the new Early Childhood Education Curriculum, marking the end of a 2-year development journey & the start of ensuring every child learns & thrives in a playful, child-centered environment

Today is International Day of People with Disabilities. Nearly 240 mln children w/disabilities-1 in 10 world wide are being denied basic rights. UNICEF is committed to foster disability inclusive societies to advance social progress where every child is seen, counted & included.

With Ambassador of Italy in Kosovo Maurizio Antonini & Head of UNICEF Veronika Vashchenko visited #Ferizaj to see how early identification, home visiting, health, education services support children w/disabilities & their families & met w/nurses, doctors, civil society experts #IDPD2025

Meet Gylten, a dedicated mother of Hana and Zana, who got necessary skills, knowledge & support from Early Childhood Intervention team to support her kids at home #IDPD2025

Happening now! Veronika Vashchenko Head of UNICEF Kosovo Programme addresses the Immunization Forum, congratulating health institutions on immunization programmme &call for increased investments for sustainability and support the wellbeing and development of Kosovo’s children and human capital.

Dr. Merita explains the role UNICEF has played in improving mother and child health in Kosovo. Learn more: unicef.org/kosovoprogramm…

Well done Kosovo on reducing neonatal mortality from 10.3 to 6.6/1000 and under 5 mortality from 14.3 to 8.7/1000 in the last 10 years! Hard-won progress to reduce child mortality must be sustained! #ForEveryChild Learn more⬇️ unicef.org/kosovoprogramm… Arben Vitia Albin Kurti

🎙️ Honored to discuss UNICEF Kosovo Programme work for children with a prominent media leader Flaka Surroi, the history of #UNICEF, results achieved, challenges faced and get her unique perspective UNICEF Europe C.Asia UN Kosovo Team #UNICEFPodcast #ForEveryChild

Behind the #MICS data, real stories are emerging. Jointly with partners, we are reviewing the initial findings of the #MICS from 8,000+ households . Led by Kosovo Agency of Statistics & w/support of UNICEF, MICS data will be critical to shape policies. #UNICEFThanks Swiss Development and Cooperation

Over past 50 years, vaccination has reduced infant mortality by 40 per cent, protecting children worldwide from serious diseases such as measles, diphtheria & polio. Vaccines remain one of humanity’s smartest achievements, saving lives & ensuring a healthier future #foreverychild