UNICEF works to protect the rights of children for over 60 years, but it gets the best results through partnership collaborations - as in his relationship with unprecedented European Union (EU).
In recognition of this partnership, UNICEF has produced a new internet portal featuring multimedia video reports and photo essays that highlight the successful joint programs of UNICEF and the European Union ( EU). The launch of the portal focuses on three areas of vital importance to the survival and development of the child include:
- Change harmful practices as female circumcision and child marriage, which destroy the lives of millions of girls each year.
- Provide a sustainable water and sanitation to prevent waterborne diseases and protect the lives of millions of children under five years.
- Meeting the needs in emergency situations, such as providing humanitarian assistance although it is becoming increasingly complex to satisfy.
Beyond these issues, there are plans to soon add new sections on education and social protection to this portal.
The new portal reflects the fact that UNICEF and the European Union (EU) have partnered for over two decades to ensure the best interests of all children worldwide. Both organizations share a similar mandate in the UN, to support government action to promote human rights, with particular interest for the rights of children worldwide.
"The partnership between EU and UNICEF is important because we get to the children of real results on the ground, "said EU Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs. "I think that UNICEF is leading the fight for the promotion of child rights in the world. Engaging in this fight can provide answers to global challenges we face. Whether it is about climate change, poverty or war, for sure the children will make a difference. "
The Millennium Development United Nations to eradicate extreme poverty and increased global partnerships for development are crucial both for UNICEF and the European Union (EU). Achieve results in both greater and more equitable for the most vulnerable children will be the focus of this partnership in years to come.
For his part, Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF, Hilde F. Johnson notes that through this partnership between UNICEF and the European Union the number of opportunities is growing.
"We really want to strengthen our cooperation with the EU, to ensure we are making good progress in our timetable for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for children, "said Hilde Johnson. "To achieve this, we must not only work to get the best gains for children, but we need to monitor our actions to ensure we are well on track and that we will achieve the MDGs in time and hour. "
source: lachaineducoeur
