The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document provides an overview of Kosovo, including:
- Kosovo has a population of 2.1 million people, with 70% under 35 years old.
- It has a young economy with moderate growth and high unemployment and poverty rates.
- Telecommunications have advanced rapidly, with high rates of internet and mobile phone use.
- Retail is developing towards larger stores like hypermarkets, though small shops remain widespread.
The document traces the history of conflict between ethnic Albanians and Serbs in Kosovo from 1974-2008. It details escalating tensions and violence throughout the 1990s, culminating in NATO airstrikes against Yugoslavia in 1999 to end a campaign of ethnic cleansing by Serbian forces against Albanians. Yugoslav troops withdrew from Kosovo in June 1999 under a peace agreement. Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008 but this is not recognized by Serbia or several other countries.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document provides an overview of Kosovo, including:
- Kosovo has a population of 2.1 million people, with 70% under 35 years old.
- It has a young economy with moderate growth and high unemployment and poverty rates.
- Telecommunications have advanced rapidly, with high rates of internet and mobile phone use.
- Retail is developing towards larger stores like hypermarkets, though small shops remain widespread.
The document traces the history of conflict between ethnic Albanians and Serbs in Kosovo from 1974-2008. It details escalating tensions and violence throughout the 1990s, culminating in NATO airstrikes against Yugoslavia in 1999 to end a campaign of ethnic cleansing by Serbian forces against Albanians. Yugoslav troops withdrew from Kosovo in June 1999 under a peace agreement. Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008 but this is not recognized by Serbia or several other countries.
Immunization is a core component of the human right to
health and an individual, community and government responsibility. Protected from the threat of vaccine –preventable diseases, immunized children have the opportunity to thrive and a better chance of realizing their full potential.
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of parents from the northern municipalities regarding pre-school education (December 2014) by IPSOS and UNICEF Montenegro
The document appears to be asking respondents to indicate which types of relationships they find acceptable between children with disabilities and others. It lists several potential relationships and provides percentage figures but does not provide any meaningful context around the relationships or percentages.
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child turned 25 in November 2014. This compendium highlights the events and celebrations organized by UNICEF in cooperation with partner organizations and children around the world.
It is right and just for young Roma children and their futures to be at the centre of this important research.
The Roma Early Childhood Inclusion+ (RECI+) Studies and Reports are a joint initiative between the Sponsoring Agencies, namely: the Roma ‘Kopaçi’ Initiatives at the Early Childhood Program (ECP) of Open Society Foundations (OSF), the Roma Education Fund (REF) and UNICEF.
Croatia 2015
The 2014 Serbia Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) and 2014 Serbia Roma Settlements Multiple Indicator Cluster
Survey were carried out in 2014 by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia as part of the global MICS programme.
Technical and financial support was provided by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
The global MICS programme was developed by UNICEF in the 1990s as an international household survey programme
to support countries in the collection of internationally comparable data on a wide range of indicators on the situation of children and women. MICS surveys measure key indicators that allow countries to generate data for use in policies and programmes, and to monitor progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other internationally agreed upon commitments.
This document summarizes a study on investing in early childhood education in Montenegro. It finds that preschool education has significant benefits for child development and prepares children for primary education. Currently, preschool coverage in Montenegro reaches around 60% of children ages 3 to 6, with wide variations between municipalities. The study estimates the annual costs of providing full-time preschool for one child to be around €2,000. It models the costs of introducing universal three-hour preschool preparatory programs and expanding coverage to all children ages 3 to 6, finding it would require around €20 million annually. The study provides recommendations to improve access to quality early childhood education in Montenegro.
This document summarizes research on the impact of television on children. It discusses how television is a powerful medium that influences children's understanding of reality. Through observational learning, children are more likely to emulate behaviors that are frequently modeled and rewarded. Research by Albert Bandura found that children who observed aggressive behaviors on television were more likely to display aggression themselves. While some studies link television to increased aggression in children, the relationship is complex and positive modeling could also influence prosocial behaviors.
Immunization is a core component of the human right to
health and an individual, community and government responsibility. Protected from the threat of vaccine –preventable diseases, immunized children have the opportunity to thrive and a better chance of realizing their full potential.
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of parents from the northern municipalities regarding pre-school education (December 2014) by IPSOS and UNICEF Montenegro
The document appears to be asking respondents to indicate which types of relationships they find acceptable between children with disabilities and others. It lists several potential relationships and provides percentage figures but does not provide any meaningful context around the relationships or percentages.
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child turned 25 in November 2014. This compendium highlights the events and celebrations organized by UNICEF in cooperation with partner organizations and children around the world.
It is right and just for young Roma children and their futures to be at the centre of this important research.
The Roma Early Childhood Inclusion+ (RECI+) Studies and Reports are a joint initiative between the Sponsoring Agencies, namely: the Roma ‘Kopaçi’ Initiatives at the Early Childhood Program (ECP) of Open Society Foundations (OSF), the Roma Education Fund (REF) and UNICEF.
Croatia 2015
The 2014 Serbia Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) and 2014 Serbia Roma Settlements Multiple Indicator Cluster
Survey were carried out in 2014 by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia as part of the global MICS programme.
Technical and financial support was provided by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
The global MICS programme was developed by UNICEF in the 1990s as an international household survey programme
to support countries in the collection of internationally comparable data on a wide range of indicators on the situation of children and women. MICS surveys measure key indicators that allow countries to generate data for use in policies and programmes, and to monitor progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other internationally agreed upon commitments.
This document summarizes a study on investing in early childhood education in Montenegro. It finds that preschool education has significant benefits for child development and prepares children for primary education. Currently, preschool coverage in Montenegro reaches around 60% of children ages 3 to 6, with wide variations between municipalities. The study estimates the annual costs of providing full-time preschool for one child to be around €2,000. It models the costs of introducing universal three-hour preschool preparatory programs and expanding coverage to all children ages 3 to 6, finding it would require around €20 million annually. The study provides recommendations to improve access to quality early childhood education in Montenegro.
This document summarizes research on the impact of television on children. It discusses how television is a powerful medium that influences children's understanding of reality. Through observational learning, children are more likely to emulate behaviors that are frequently modeled and rewarded. Research by Albert Bandura found that children who observed aggressive behaviors on television were more likely to display aggression themselves. While some studies link television to increased aggression in children, the relationship is complex and positive modeling could also influence prosocial behaviors.