UNICEF hails Sharjah’s child-friendly and nurturing environment

UNICEF hails Sharjah’s child-friendly and nurturing environment

Sharjah: A UNICEF delegation to Sharjah has hailed the emirate’s efforts in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children, steered under the vision, goals and holistic approach of the Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), which is bolstering the emirate’s status as the first Child Friendly City in the world.

During a visit to SCFO, the delegation was briefed on the emirate’s leading efforts in safeguarding child rights and promoting the wellbeing of children in cooperation with various sectors and entities that led to the conferment of the prestigious UNICEF title.

Dr. Hessa Khalfan Al Ghazal, Executive Director of SCFO, received the UNICEF delegation comprising Dr. Eliana Riggo Chaudhuri, CFCI Consultant ; Erika Strand, Chief Social Policy-UNICEF GAO; and Noheier Nashaat, Program Coordinator- UNICEF GAO.

During the visit, SCFO organised field visits to various government institutions and bodies that are implementing Child Friendly City principles in line with international standards and best practices. A series of meetings and discussions were also held to shine light on the respective projects and initiatives undertaken till date to fulfill their goals.

The delegation met with the Sharjah Social Services Department, Sharjah Police, Child Safety Department, Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority, Sharjah Private Education Authority, and the Sharjah