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The UK Government announced that it would take in refugee children who have become separated from their families in Syria and other conflicts. No figure has been specified, but the UK government will work with the United Nations to identify "exceptional cases." The plan will apply only to children still living in conflict zones and not those who have already reached Europe.
Immigration Minister James Brokenshire noted that most children are better off remaining in the region. He stated, "The vast majority are better off staying in the region so they can be reunited with surviving family…
It is estimated that 30% of the migrants and refugees who have entered Europe by sea over the last year are children. In January 2016, about six times as many people have arrived by sea in Europe compared to January 2015. As these numbers continue to climb, this article reflects on the importance of play for these children, even in their challenging circumstances.
The main objective of this consultancy is to provide technical guidance to the design, implementation, and analysis of the national study on violence against children that aims at assessing the magnitude, incidence, causes and consequences of various types of violence against children (qualitative and quantitative). The consultant should ensure that the study adheres to highest standards for research and appropriate tools are used to measure the violence situation at homes, schools and care systems, workplaces and the community and that the tools captures all types of Violence…
UNICEF is seeking a Chief of Child Protection in Syria. Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results:
- Programme Planning, Development and Management
- Promotion of UNICEF Global Goals
- Knowledge Management
- Rights-Based Projects through Results-Based Approach
- Sectoral Work Plan Development, Implementation, and Monitoring
- Project Delivery…