Baghdad A new memorandum of understanding was signed today by the University of Baghdad – College of Education for Girls and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) as part of UNICEF’s efforts to strengthen relations and develop partnerships with Iraqi universities and scientific and educational institutions.
A UNICEF statement said: It was agreed with the College of Education for Girls at the University of Baghdad to implement joint activities aimed at enhancing knowledge and capabilities in the field of children’s rights in Iraq.
It added: UNICEF will provide technical expertise and improve cooperation with Iraqi scientific and educational institutions, to increase knowledge and capabilities aimed at achieving children’s rights in Iraq.
The statement explained: The College of Education for Girls at the University of Baghdad and UNICEF will cooperate to promote children’s rights in the following strategic areas: (1) conducting research papers on the rights and development of children, adolescents and youth, (2) Organizing seminars and conferences on child rights and development issues, (3) Preparing, presenting and disseminating training courses to researchers and students in areas related to child development.
The new memorandum of understanding will support cooperation between UNICEF, the University of Baghdad, and educational and scientific institutions in finding evidence, and building the capacities of these institutions to support national programs, and international organizations with national expertise and research, in order to guide national policies and strategies
Source: National Iraqi News Agency