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Azerbaijani ombudswoman meets new head of UNICEF representation

14 August 2009 [12:14] - TODAY.AZ
Azerbaijan`s human rights commissioner Elmira Suleymanova met Mark Hereward, new head of UNICEF representation in Azerbaijan.
During the meeting, Azerbaijani ombudswoman spoke about the measures undertaken in the country to protect children`s rights.

She also spoke about the declaration of the "Child Year" for 2009 in Azerbaijan and the ratification of Plan of Cctions in this regard according to the order of the Azerbaijani president dated December 22, 2008, considering this as acknowledgment of importance of the children`s rights.

“We also make some efforts to implement long-term strategic programs in the country under the United Nations program "A World Fit for Children,” ombudswoman added.

In his turn, Mark Hereward highly praised the activity of his Azerbaijani counterpart.

The meeting also discussed issues for further prospects of cooperation.

/AzerTaj/
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