Save the Children and Municipality of Tirana Round Table:
“Children Street situation - Our common responsibility”
On 19 December 2011, Tirane, Save the Children in partnership with Municipality of Tirana organized a round table in the framework of EU funded project “Protection and integration of Street Children”. This round table aimed to promote effective policy making and implementation as well as cooperation among local and central public structures, provision of good practices and positive models which reflect the best interest of the child, raise awareness and motivate commitment of the highest level authorities for the benefit of children in street situation.
Report on Children’s Rights in Albania to the UN CRC Committee
We, 26 children gathered in Durrës on 15, 16 and 28, 29 October 2011, represent 14.534 children from Tirana, Vlora, Durres, Kucove, Elbasan, Peshkopi and Diber in Albania and are here to tell you the problems and concerns we encounter on daily basis.
Children in need celebrated the International Children’s Rights day
On the occasion of the International Children’s Day, about one hundred and fifty children in need in Tirana appealed to the local authorities for their rights and actively participated and enjoyed the awareness and recreational activities organized, in partnership with Tirana Municipality, by Save the Children supported Center for children in street situation, FBSH-Social and Educative Center for Integration in Tirana, and ARSIS.
Encouraging private sector social responsibility for better life opportunities to children in conflict with the law
Rehabilitation and reintegration of children in conflict with the law into society is central in Save the Children efforts to improve minors’ detention services and offer better life opportunities for them. To maximize the effectiveness of the reintegration program for Minors in the Kavaja Institute, Save the Children and Meridia-Consortium (Italian NGO) in collaboration with Chamber of Commerce in Durres, Institute for Minors in Kavaja, Regional Development Agency, garnered in a meeting in Durres, to discuss the role that the private sector should play in the reintegration of children in conflict with the law into society.
Concert to raise awareness against violence of children in school and at home
On September 29, 2011, a concert to raise awareness against violence of children at home and in school will be held in the main square of Berat city from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Organized jointly by the Municipality of Berat, Regional Education Authority, Save the Children, Raiffeisen, Pro Credit and Societe’ Generale as well as Albanian Center Company, the concert aims to highlight the right of children to grow and learn in a safe environment without fear and violence.
Summary of the Regional Conference
"Street Involved Children in SEE – OUR Responsibility"
The regional conference, “Street Involved Children in SEE – OUR responsibility,” convened in Belgrade, Serbia on June 7-8 June 2011 at the Palace of Srbija. The conference was organized as a part of the regional Child Trafficking Response Program in South-eastern Europe (CTRP) of Save the Children Norway and the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia. Support to the conference was provided by differing actors, including the OAK Foundation; the Norwegian Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA); OSCE Mission to Serbia; Migration, Asylum, Refugees Regional Initiative (MARRI) and Ministry of Justice, Republic of Serbia.
Juvenile Justice new initiative launched
Children Under 14 in conflict with the law in Tirana will have the chances to get enhanced access to justice and enjoy social and educational services due to the Save the Children new pilot one year project. This was the main message in the project launching meeting held at Save the Children premises on June 17th with the participation of Police Commissariat, Save the Children, UNICEF, EU, OSCE, Local NGOs, Legal Clinic for Minors and Tirana Court judge representatives. The project main goal is to establish a referral system in order to respond to the need of protecting Under 14 children in conflict with the law and combating recidivism.
Enrichment of the library for Minors’ Institute of Kavaja
The enrichment of the library at the Minors’ Institute of Kavaja, celebrated on June 15th, marked Save the Children expansion of services and contribution for the benefit of juveniles in conflict with law. The library enrichment is one of the recent interventions that Save the Children strongly supported in the framework of the ‘Sky is for all’ project, phase I, in Minor’s Institute of Kavaja. This Save the Children and UNICEF supported project was promoted by the General Directorate of Prisons and successfully implemented by Children’s Human Rights Center of Albania (CRCA).
Reintegration and Rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law into society-National Conference
Tirane, June 8, 2011. Ministry of Justice, UNICEF, Save the Children and Children’s Rights Center of Albania, joined voices and addressed the need for further improvements in the Juvenile Justice System focused on rehabilitation and reintegration of children in conflict with the law into society.
“European migrant children: what protection?”- Launch of Research “Vulnerability to exploitation and trafficking of Bulgarian children and adolescents in Greece” 26 May 2011 - BRUSSELS - European Parliament.
In the framework of the project Mario “Protection of children on the move” jointly implemented by Terre des Hommes, Save the Children, ECPAT and Nobody’s Children Foundation, the Event, hosted and chaired by Member of the European Parliament Ms. Mariya Ivanova Nedelcheva (Bulgaria), will present the findings of the very recently published report titled:“Vulnerability to exploitation and trafficking of Bulgarian children and adolescents in Greece” (Antonella Invernizzi).
New agreement signed to join efforts to tackle Violence Against Children in school and at home.
Save the Children in Albania and the local authorities in Berat, respectively the Municipality and the Regional Education Authorities, agreed to enhance and maximize resources and efforts, through a new project agreement, in the fight Against Violence towards Children in school and at home.
Children promoted their rights in the Parliament
On the occasion of the Universal Day of Children’s Rights, children who live and work on the street had the opportunity to lobby for their rights and celebrate this significant day with the head of the Parliament, in the main meeting hall of the Parliament. The activity was initiated and supported by Save the Children in Albania in collaboration with two NGOs partners, FBSH & ARSIS, which work with this category of children.
Enabling children to go to school
Sept 6th 2010 was the first day of school for many children in Albania, including Malbora Katerina, Anila, Maria, Andrea, Indrit and Leo age 6-9 years. Dressed in new and fancy school uniforms and bags on their back they left for school, accompanied by the Save the Children supported Daily Center social workers.
“All together for the improvement of children’s lives”
November 17th-20th 2009, on the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, in the framework of Save the Children in Albania program, various informing and awareness activities on children’s rights took place in the main cities of Albania.
New agreement signed between Save the Children and the Ministry of Education and Science
Save the Children in Albania and Ministry of Education and Science have agreed recently to enter a new Programme Cooperation Agreement on “The improvement of the quality of teaching and learning in the preschool and mandatory educational system for 2010-2013”.
Children stand up against violence
October 20 2009. Children’s campaign activities promoting protection of children, non violent values and awareness raising marked in the fourth Save the Children’s Day of Action Against Violence and were a vivid example of children’s response and stand against violence towards them.
Multisectorial group in support to protection of children
Institutionalization of a network on child protection composed of service providers and supporters is a step toward strengthening of child protection system and implementation of Child Rights. This has been the message flagged and the main purpose of the meeting organized, on September 24, in Kucova.
On the eve of the International Day Against Child Exploitation, June 12th 2009, Save the Children in Albania and Save the Children in Italy in partnership with the Municipality of Tirana organized the official opening of the “Drop In” centre for street children and those working on the street.
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(May 19, 2009) — Save the Children, founder of children’s rights, today celebrates 90 years of work achieving change for children around the world. In 2009, the aid organisation faces challenges of conflict and economic crisis similar to its beginnings in the aftermath of the First World War.
Save the Children in Sweden visit to Albania
In the latter week of March 2009, Save the Children in Albania hosted a team of visitors including representatives from Save the Children of Sweden plus a few donor agencies. The visiting team members had the opportunity to learn more about Save the Children Albania’s programme work and met with the staff, partners, local government, teachers and children of varying ages, in open and frank discussions. The observation tour was a joint venture arranged by both Save the Children in Sweden and Save the Children in Albania.
Enhancing Coordination in the Education Sector
International agencies shared their experiences and discussed ways to start networking and strengthen coordination in education sector at a meeting held, in Save the Children office in Tirana, on March 6th 2009.
This meeting was initiated and organized by the two International Child’s Rights agencies operating in Albania, respectively Save the Children and World Vision, aiming to better coordinate efforts and investments on favor of children’s rights in education.
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MORAL DENOUNCEMENT OF STREET CHILDREN PHENOMENON
Sensitizing activity on the occasion of the second phase of the “Together” Project
The “Together” project, orchestrated by “Children of the World and of Albania – Human Rights” an NGO, financed by OSCE/ODIHR and supported by Save the Children, aimed to strengthen and protect street children in Tirana, who are at high risk of trafficking and exploitation, through awareness and direct interventions.
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Artworks exhibition to celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities!
Children and Youth with disabilities displayed their artworks in an exhibition launched on Dec 3rd the International day of People with Disabilities, organized by SCiA local partner NGO “Help the Life”. This exhibition lasted 7 days and was complemented by a series of other media activities focusing the rights of children with disabilities. The activity was supported by Dutch Embassy and a non public school in Tirana.
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“Children and Youth speak out”- Children’s newspaper supplement
The first children’s supplement, joining “Teacher” newspaper, titled “Children and Youth speak out” was issued on Nov 4th 2008. This educational publication, for children and youth, is designed and supported by Save the Children in Albania (SCiA) in collaboration with “Teacher” national newspaper. The teachers’ newspaper is a publication of Ministry of Education and Science and it is freely disseminated in all schools of Albania.
The children’s supplement aims to make Albanian children’s voices heard by addressing their rights and by promoting their freedom of speech and right to democracy through this newspaper.
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Open Letter addressed the need for improvements of child protection policies and practices
On the occasion of the International Day Against Child Abuse, the Coalition Against Child Abuse and Violence, including Save the Children in Albania, released an open letter during the press conference held on Nov 19, 2008. Through the open letter, the Coalition addressed, to the Head of the Parliament, Prime Minister, Ministers of the Main Line Ministries, governmental, and nongovernmental institutions as well as mass media, the need to increase their sensitiveness regarding the issue of Child Abuse in Albania aiming improvements in policies and practices.
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Regional Programme Coordinator Job Vacancy Announcement
Save the Children in Albania announces the job vacancy for the position of Regional Programme Coordinator. We are seeking a person with broad regional/international experience on child trafficking and child protection.
Please send your application no later than November 22, 2008.
Please download the Job Vacancy Announcement
National Teacher Training programme
A major step towards enhancing the quality of education in Albania was made yesterday, October 30, 2008, with the start of the annual nationwide teacher training programme, organized and supported by Save the Children in Albania in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. During the period October-December 2008, in 13 Regions of Albania, approximately 400 teachers, education specialists and inspectors will receive an in-service teacher training.
The training programme focuses on improving teachers ‘class management skills aiming to increase efficiency in teaching and learning process. Increasing participants’ knowledge and awareness on children’s learning difficulties, to equip them with the needed tools and methods on how to treat these difficulties in order to help children develop and progress like all other children in class.
Incidence of Violence against Children in Schools
In the framework of “Violence against children in schools” education project, a summary report including a further detailed analysis of the baseline report “Violence against Children in Schools” was produced and supported by Save the Children in Albania.
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Children and Youth celebrations on the International Day of Action against Violence
On 20 October 2008 Child and Youth Led Groups (CYLGs), “Voice 16+” and Youth Centers organized events across Albania marking the first ever celebration of the International Day of Action against Violence on Children. These activities, which took place in the towns of Durres, Elbasan, Dibra, Kuçova and Çerrik, called upon the government, authorities and society to urgently commit to end all forms of violence against children at home, school, in the community, on the street and in the workplace and to build national child protection systems that include the elimination of violence as a priority goal.
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Information sessions with the Roma community in Korca
In the framework of SCiA Roma Education project, information sessions/seminars, focusing Roma parents, were organized on 16-17th October in “Asdreni” school. This activity was organized and conducted in collaboration with Regional Education Authorities representative and Roma project focal point/cultural mediator.
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Worldwide day of Action against Violence 20 October 2008
2006 saw the launch of the
United Nations (UN) Study on Violence against Children,which explored the horrific scale of violence that children are facing in the home, in the community, on the street, at school and in the workplace.Progress has been made since then, but some countries have not acted upon the UN study recommendations.
Save the Children calls upon all governments to urgently commit to end all forms of violence against children and build
national child protection systems that include the elimination of violence as a priority goal.Let us continue to work together to make this world free from any form of violence against children!
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Children advocate for changes that improve their lives
Save the Children in Albania (SCiA) supported Child & Youth Led Groups, known as Voice 16+, which operate in Elbasan, Durres and Peshkopi, released their report during the National Conference for Children held on 2nd June 2008. Main issues highlighted in Children’s report related to the level of knowledge that both adults and children have about Child’s Rights Convention
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“Child Protection Units”- a new reality for children in Albania
Tirane, 12 December 2007. Save the Children in Albania and TACT organized the National Conference on Child Protection in Tirana.
The Minister of Labour, Social Affairs and Equal Chances, Save the Children Programme Director, Terre des hommes Head of Mission, USAID, UNICEF representative, head of municipalities, child protection experts and social workers gathered to discuss the provision and expansion of protection services for children across Albania.
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Teacher Training program- a chance for development and change
Child-Centered Teaching Methodology (CCTM) and Inclusive Education (IE) were the main topics in the teachers’ training program. This year, the capacity building program for teachers throughout Albania has been conducted during October and November 2007. It emphasized skills building for teachers to develop their learning and enhance the use of child-centered teaching techniques and inclusive approaches with children in their classes.
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Comparative research on Albanian legislation and practices and UNCRC
We’re excited to announce that the first ever comparative study about Albanian Legislation & Practices and UNCRC has been completed and was launched on October 30, 2007. This research was supported by SCiA, in the framework of its Institutional Strengthening project with the Office of People’s Advocate (OPA), and conducted by the Centre of Integrated Legal Practices and Services (CILPS).
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New publication “CHILDREN SPEAK OUT: Trafficking Risk and Resilience in Southeast Europe-Albania Report”
September 2007. SCiA presented its new publication “CHILDREN SPEAK OUT: Trafficking Risk and Resilience in Southeast Europe-Albania Report”. This research project was designed to help us better understand the risks and the factors that make some children more vulnerable to trafficking than others.
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"Violence Aganist Children in Schools" study
VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS study was launched today on July 5th in Tirana. The study was carried out by Save the Children Albania Programme under the guidance of Hania Kamel
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Children-catalysts for change
Greater participation and advocacy capacity of the "Voice 16+", Child-Led Group supported by SCiA, persuaded the Albanian Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, to take children’s views seriously and embody them in the National Strategy for Youth and Action Plan. This strategy, launched by the end of April 2007, is the first national policy document for youth and thanks to children’s and youngsters views it adopts a more child’s rights perspective approach.
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Supporting sustainability
Reorganization of SCiA Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme monitoring system for kindergartens and the institutionalization of this process is a new path toward sustainability. This has been the message flagged and the main aim of the meeting organized, on 20th February, by SCiA Education programme officer and ECD progarmme coordinator with all Albanian preschool education inspectors.
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