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Vocational Skills Development in Macedonia
01.09.2016
- 31.12.2022
Macedonia has one of the highest unemployment rates in Europe (25%), especially among youth (48%). One of the key factors for youth unemployment is that the education and training system does not provide skills needed by the economy. The Vocational Skills Development project aims to address youth unemployment through supporting market relevant skills development by strengthening the engagement of the private sector (e.g. through systematised internships), thus increasing the employability of vocational training graduates.
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Nigeria, ACF, Nutrition and WASH assistance for Conflict-Affected Populations in North-East Nigeria
01.09.2016
- 31.08.2017
Since 2009, northeast Nigeria has been affected by insecurity as a result of armed conflict-related violence. The resulting humanitarian crisis has impacted over 14.8 million people, left 7 million in need of humanitarian assistance and displaced over 1.8 million people. With co-funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), ACF is complementing this nutrition intervention with WASH activities that will improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities and increase knowledge on hygiene behaviours and sanitation practices.
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South Sudan, DCA: Educational Support in Area 1
01.09.2016
- 31.08.2018
The two civil wars fought in Area 1 as well as prolonged marginalization in the education system have deprived local communities from access to education for decades. In response, Local Partner 1 (LP1) has worked with Area 1 communities since 1995 and supported the introduction of a new Kenyan curriculum. Improved access and quality of education for all in Area 1 is both a basic human right and a powerful tool to address the cycles of poverty and conflict affecting the communities.
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JOR - RSS Mapping Aquifer Vulnerability
01.09.2016
- 31.03.2018
The large influx of refugees into Jordan has increased the volume of solid waste going into landfills. A major problem experienced at the landfills is the loss of leachate, and the subsequent potential contamination of the groundwater. The municipalities in Jordan are expanding the current landfills to adapt to the unprecedented solid waste generation. The preparation of the vulnerability maps for these areas will help mitigate against the contamination of the groundwater. Five sites have been chosen for this purpose.
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United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine
01.09.2016
- 31.12.2018
The conflict in the eastern part of the country has aggravated the human rights situation in Ukraine which requires a comprehensive international monitoring and engagement with relevant actors. The United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission is well placed to help identifying human rights gaps and concerns in Ukraine, and to formulate specific recommendations for shaping policies and assistance programs.
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UN Women Geneva Liaison Office
01.09.2016
- 30.04.2022
This contribution aims at helping UN Women establish a Liaison Office in Geneva through the funding of the first two years of the post of Head of Office. The Liaison Office will expand and deepen UN Women’s strategic engagement with Geneva-based stakeholders to strengthen gender integration in their operational activities. It will also influence intergovernmental processes for the full realisation of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls and their human rights by 2030.
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Second National Summit of Women and Peace
01.09.2016
- 31.10.2016
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Pakistan: UNHCR, Secondment Protection and Solution Officer
01.09.2016
- 31.08.2017
UNHCR Pakistan works with the Government of Pakistan, I/NGOs and donor partners to provide immediate protection and bring long lasting solutions for refugees in Pakistan. Based on international expertise, the SDC Secondment to UNHCR contributes to the enhanced protection of refugees and the search for durable solutions. The Protection Expert will assist the UN Refugee Agency to implement the Solutions Strategy for Afghan Refugees (SSAR) in Pakistan.
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Nigeria, OCHA, Secondment HA Protection Officer
01.09.2016
- 28.02.2017
High insecurity in the region has made access to these areas extremely difficult for humanitarian actors. While Boko Haram lost territory to security forces easing access to some areas in 2015, the attacks and counter offensives overall have hampered humanitarian access due to escalation in violence. Increased coordination is highly needed to ensure coherent implementation of humanitarian response activities, with a prominent interest on Protection matters.
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OXFAM: Programme de protection communautaire à Masisi, Nord Kivu
01.09.2016
- 28.02.2017
La présence de nombreux acteurs aux conflits dans le territoire de Masisi ainsi qu’un problème endémique de gouvernance de la part des autorités militaires et civiles sont les causes principales des violations dont sont victimes les populations civiles. Ce projet vise à renforcer la protection des civils à travers le soutien à des mécanismes de protection communautaire.
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Integrated approach for social inclusion of Roma and other vulnerable groups in Plovdiv Municipality: “All together-improved education and health”
01.09.2016
- 30.04.2019
The project Integrated approach for social inclusion of Roma and other vulnerable groups in Plovdiv Municipality: “All together-improved education and health“ will support the Bulgarian Government to implement the National Strategy tor the Integration of Roma in Bulgaria (2012-2020) which aims at improving the living conditions through better access to services and rights for the Roma community and at empowering Roma through strengthened cultural integration and identity, improved acceptance and enhanced Roma participation in decision making/policy institutions.
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“The interaction with the community – a factor for a better future and successful integration” – Social inclusion of Roma and other vulnerable groups in Shumen Municipality
01.09.2016
- 30.04.2019
“The interaction with the community – a factor for a better future and successful integration”-project of the municipality of Shumen will support the Bulgarian Government to implement the National Strategy for the Integration of Roma in Bulgaria (2012-2020). The project aims at improving the living conditions through better access to services and rights for the Roma community and at empowering Roma and facilitating better acceptance towards Roma community through strengthened cultural integration and identity.
