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Country Programme Action Plan 2008-2010 Between The Government Of Nepal And United Nation Children's Fund
Abstract:
The Government of Nepal, hereinafter referred to as “the Government”, and the United Nations Children’s Fund, hereinafter referred to as “UNICEF “, being in mutual agreement to the content of the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) and to the outlined responsibilities in the implementation of the Country Programme; and 1. Furthering their mutual agreement and cooperation for the fulfilment of the Convention on the Rights of the Child; 2. Building upon the experience gained and progress made during the implementation of the previous Programme of Cooperation; 3. Entering into a new period of cooperation from January 2008 to December 2010; 4. Declaring that these responsibilities will be fulfilled in a spirit of friendly cooperation; Nepal has a population of over 27 million, 16 per cent of which is urban and 45 per cent under 18 years. The country’s geography ranges from the southern terai plains at less than 100 m to the northern high mountains that rise to 8,850 m. Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and earthquakes occur frequently. Because of limited communication, people once lived in relatively isolated communities, preserving their own la nguage and culture. More recently, these divisions have become less distinct. Nepal is demarcated into 75 administrative districts. Out of 177 countries, Nepal ranks 136 on the Human Development Index. Following 10 years of conflict, which ended in 2006, the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord on 21 November 2006 marked a new phase in Nepal’s social, political, and economic development. On 23 January 2007, the United Nations Security Council established the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) with a mandate to support the peace process, including support to Constituent Assembly elections. Specific mention was made of women, children and traditionally marginalized groups. Social disparities among castes and ethnicities and the low quality of servic es are thought to be root causes of the conflict. Additionally, women face social discrimination and chronic economic insecurity. The Peace Agreement has raised hopes among these marginalized groups. In June 2005, the Committee on the Rights of the Child in its Concluding Observations reiterated the grave concerns about the widely prevailing discrimination against girls and children belonging to marginalized and vulnerable groups, and noted the extremely negative impact of the armed conflict. It is widely understood that the conflict has exacerbated the pervasiveness of both child labour and trafficking. Only 34 per cent of births of children under five years of age were registered at the time of the conflict. In the post-conflict situation, many of these concerns remain, and protection of children is a key challenge. Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) documented 1,995 cases of Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups (CAAFAG). In 2007, the Government ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict, though proper implementation of the protocol will be challenging. More civilians, especially children, have been affected by incidents involving improvised explosive devices and landmines since the ceasefire.
Publisher: UNICEF Type / Script:
Progress Report  in  English
Keywords:
 CHILDREN, WOMEN, NATURAL DISASTERS, FLOODS, LANDSLIDES, CONFLICT, DISCRIMINATION, PROTECTION, CHILD LABOUR, TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS, AIDS, PRIMARY EDUCATION, HEALTH, IMMUNIZATION, NUTRITION, SANITATION, HYGIENE, CHILD PROTECTION, CAPACITY BUILDING, NON-FORMAL EDUCATION, PEACE, VIOLENCE, MORTALITY, CHILD MORTALITY, HEALTH SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS, CHILD SURVIVAL
Thematic Group:
UNICEF, (2010)
Thesaurus:
08.01.00 - Population Dynamics
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Country Programme Action Plan 2008-2010 Between The Government Of Nepal And United Nation Children's Fund
Abstract:
The Government of Nepal, hereinafter referred to as “the Government”, and the United Nations Children’s Fund, hereinafter referred to as “UNICEF “, being in mutual agreement to the content of the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) and to the outlined responsibilities in the implementation of the Country Programme; and 1. Furthering their mutual agreement and cooperation for the fulfilment of the Convention on the Rights of the Child; 2. Building upon the experience gained and progress made during the implementation of the previous Programme of Cooperation; 3. Entering into a new period of cooperation from January 2008 to December 2010; 4. Declaring that these responsibilities will be fulfilled in a spirit of friendly cooperation; Nepal has a population of over 27 million, 16 per cent of which is urban and 45 per cent under 18 years. The country’s geography ranges from the southern terai plains at less than 100 m to the northern high mountains that rise to 8,850 m. Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and earthquakes occur frequently. Because of limited communication, people once lived in relatively isolated communities, preserving their own la nguage and culture. More recently, these divisions have become less distinct. Nepal is demarcated into 75 administrative districts. Out of 177 countries, Nepal ranks 136 on the Human Development Index. Following 10 years of conflict, which ended in 2006, the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord on 21 November 2006 marked a new phase in Nepal’s social, political, and economic development. On 23 January 2007, the United Nations Security Council established the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) with a mandate to support the peace process, including support to Constituent Assembly elections. Specific mention was made of women, children and traditionally marginalized groups. Social disparities among castes and ethnicities and the low quality of servic es are thought to be root causes of the conflict. Additionally, women face social discrimination and chronic economic insecurity. The Peace Agreement has raised hopes among these marginalized groups. In June 2005, the Committee on the Rights of the Child in its Concluding Observations reiterated the grave concerns about the widely prevailing discrimination against girls and children belonging to marginalized and vulnerable groups, and noted the extremely negative impact of the armed conflict. It is widely understood that the conflict has exacerbated the pervasiveness of both child labour and trafficking. Only 34 per cent of births of children under five years of age were registered at the time of the conflict. In the post-conflict situation, many of these concerns remain, and protection of children is a key challenge. Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) documented 1,995 cases of Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups (CAAFAG). In 2007, the Government ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict, though proper implementation of the protocol will be challenging. More civilians, especially children, have been affected by incidents involving improvised explosive devices and landmines since the ceasefire.
Publisher: UNICEF Type / Script:
Progress Report  in  English
Keywords:
 CHILDREN, WOMEN, NATURAL DISASTERS, FLOODS, LANDSLIDES, CONFLICT, DISCRIMINATION, PROTECTION, CHILD LABOUR, TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS, AIDS, PRIMARY EDUCATION, HEALTH, IMMUNIZATION, NUTRITION, SANITATION, HYGIENE, CHILD PROTECTION, CAPACITY BUILDING, NON-FORMAL EDUCATION, PEACE, VIOLENCE, MORTALITY, CHILD MORTALITY, HEALTH SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS, CHILD SURVIVAL
Thematic Group:
UNICEF, (2010)
Thesaurus:
08.01.00 - Population Dynamics
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Feeder: ANG1EE12, Editor: , Auditor:
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Country Programme Action Plan 2008-2010 Between The Government Of Nepal And United Nation Children's Fund
Abstract:
Nepal has a population of over 27 million, 16 per cent of which is urban and 45 per cent under 18 years. The country’s geography ranges from the southern terai plains at less than 100 m to the northern high mountains that rise to 8,850 m. Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and earthquakes occur frequently. Because of limited communication, people once lived in relatively isolated communities, preserving their own la nguage and culture. More recently, these divisions have become less distinct. Nepal is demarcated into 75 administrative districts. Out of 177 countries, Nepal ranks 136 on the Human Development Index. Following 10 years of conflict, which ended in 2006, the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord on 21 November 2006 marked a new phase in Nepal’s social, political, and economic development. On 23 January 2007, the United Nations Security Council established the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) with a mandate to support the peace process, including support to Constituent Assembly elections. Specific mention was made of women, children and traditionally marginalized groups. Social disparities among castes and ethnicities and the low quality of servic es are thought to be root causes of the conflict. Additionally, women face social discrimination and chronic economic insecurity. The Peace Agreement has raised hopes among these marginalized groups. In June 2005, the Committee on the Rights of the Child in its Concluding Observations reiterated the grave concerns about the widely prevailing discrimination against girls and children belonging to marginalized and vulnerable groups, and noted the extremely negative impact of the armed conflict. It is widely understood that the conflict has exacerbated the pervasiveness of both child labour and trafficking. Only 34 per cent of births of children under five years of age were registered at the time of the conflict. In the post-conflict situation, many of these concerns remain, and protection of children is a key challenge. Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) documented 1,995 cases of Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups (CAAFAG). In 2007, the Government ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict, though proper implementation of the protocol will be challenging. More civilians, especially children, have been affected by incidents involving improvised explosive devices and landmines since the ceasefire. The Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed on 21 November 2006 by both parties to the conflict—the Government of Nepal and the Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist (CPN–M). In the agreement, both parties agreed not to include or use anyone who is aged 18 years and below in their armed forces. Individuals thus affected would be ‘instantaneously rescued and necessary and suitable assistance would be provided for their rehabilitation’. The Agreement on Monitoring of the Management of Arms and Armies (AMMAA) states that all under-18s identified among armed forces will be ‘automatically and honourably discharged’. There has, however, still been no formal release of children from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The upcoming Constituent Assembly elections and related electoral processes pose new child protection risks, as the parties to conflict have used children for political purposes.
Publisher: UNICEF Type / Script:
Progress Report  in  English
Keywords:
 CHILDREN, WOMEN, NATURAL DISASTERS, FLOODS, LANDSLIDES, CONFLICT, DISCRIMINATION, PROTECTION, CHILD LABOUR, TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS, AIDS, PRIMARY EDUCATION, HEALTH, IMMUNIZATION, NUTRITION, SANITATION, HYGIENE, CHILD PROTECTION, CAPACITY BUILDING, NON-FORMAL EDUCATION, PEACE
Thematic Group:
UNICEF, (2010)
Thesaurus:
08.01.00 - Population Dynamics
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Feeder: ANG1EE12, Editor: , Auditor:
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Country Programme Action Plan 2008-2010 Between The Government Of Nepal And UNited NAtion Children's Fund
Abstract:
Nepal has a population of over 27 million, 16 per cent of which is urban and 45 per cent under 18 years. The country’s geography ranges from the southern terai plains at less than 100 m to the northern high mountains that rise to 8,850 m. Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and earthquakes occur frequently. Because of limited communication, people once lived in relatively isolated communities, preserving their own la nguage and culture. More recently, these divisions have become less distinct. Nepal is demarcated into 75 administrative districts. Out of 177 countries, Nepal ranks 136 on the Human Development Index. Following 10 years of conflict, which ended in 2006, the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord on 21 November 2006 marked a new phase in Nepal’s social, political, and economic development. On 23 January 2007, the United Nations Security Council established the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) with a mandate to support the peace process, including support to Constituent Assembly elections. Specific mention was made of women, children and traditionally marginalized groups. Social disparities among castes and ethnicities and the low quality of servic es are thought to be root causes of the conflict. Additionally, women face social discrimination and chronic economic insecurity. The Peace Agreement has raised hopes among these marginalized groups. In June 2005, the Committee on the Rights of the Child in its Concluding Observations reiterated the grave concerns about the widely prevailing discrimination against girls and children belonging to marginalized and vulnerable groups, and noted the extremely negative impact of the armed conflict. It is widely understood that the conflict has exacerbated the pervasiveness of both child labour and trafficking. Only 34 per cent of births of children under five years of age were registered at the time of the conflict. In the post-conflict situation, many of these concerns remain, and protection of children is a key challenge. Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) documented 1,995 cases of Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups (CAAFAG). In 2007, the Government ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict, though proper implementation of the protocol will be challenging. More civilians, especially children, have been affected by incidents involving improvised explosive devices and landmines since the ceasefire. The Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed on 21 November 2006 by both parties to the conflict—the Government of Nepal and the Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist (CPN–M). In the agreement, both parties agreed not to include or use anyone who is aged 18 years and below in their armed forces. Individuals thus affected would be ‘instantaneously rescued and necessary and suitable assistance would be provided for their rehabilitation’. The Agreement on Monitoring of the Management of Arms and Armies (AMMAA) states that all under-18s identified among armed forces will be ‘automatically and honourably discharged’. There has, however, still been no formal release of children from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The upcoming Constituent Assembly elections and related electoral processes pose new child protection risks, as the parties to conflict have used children for political purposes.
Publisher: UNICEF Type / Script:
Annual Report  in  English
Keywords:
 CHILDREN, WOMEN, NATURAL DISASTERS, FLOODS, LANDSLIDES, CONFLICT, DISCRIMINATION, PROTECTION, CHILD LABOUR, TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS, AIDS, PRIMARY EDUCATION, HEALTH, IMMUNIZATION
Thematic Group:
UNICEF, (2010)
Thesaurus:
01.00.0A - Political And Legal Questions
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Country Programme Action Plan 2008-2010 Between The Government Of Nepal And United Nation Children's Fund
Abstract:
Nepal has a population of over 27 million, 16 per cent of which is urban and 45 per cent under 18 years. The country’s geography ranges from the southern terai plains at less than 100 m to the northern high mountains that rise to 8,850 m. Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and earthquakes occur frequently. Because of limited communication, people once lived in relatively isolated communities, preserving their own la nguage and culture. More recently, these divisions have become less distinct. Nepal is demarcated into 75 administrative districts. Out of 177 countries, Nepal ranks 136 on the Human Development Index. Following 10 years of conflict, which ended in 2006, the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord on 21 November 2006 marked a new phase in Nepal’s social, political, and economic development. On 23 January 2007, the United Nations Security Council established the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) with a mandate to support the peace process, including support to Constituent Assembly elections. Specific mention was made of women, children and traditionally marginalized groups. Social disparities among castes and ethnicities and the low quality of servic es are thought to be root causes of the conflict. Additionally, women face social discrimination and chronic economic insecurity. The Peace Agreement has raised hopes among these marginalized groups. In June 2005, the Committee on the Rights of the Child in its Concluding Observations reiterated the grave concerns about the widely prevailing discrimination against girls and children belonging to marginalized and vulnerable groups, and noted the extremely negative impact of the armed conflict. It is widely understood that the conflict has exacerbated the pervasiveness of both child labour and trafficking. Only 34 per cent of births of children under five years of age were registered at the time of the conflict. In the post-conflict situation, many of these concerns remain, and protection of children is a key challenge. Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) documented 1,995 cases of Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups (CAAFAG). In 2007, the Government ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict, though proper implementation of the protocol will be challenging. More civilians, especially children, have been affected by incidents involving improvised explosive devices and landmines since the ceasefire. The Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed on 21 November 2006 by both parties to the conflict—the Government of Nepal and the Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist (CPN–M). In the agreement, both parties agreed not to include or use anyone who is aged 18 years and below in their armed forces. Individuals thus affected would be ‘instantaneously rescued and necessary and suitable assistance would be provided for their rehabilitation’. The Agreement on Monitoring of the Management of Arms and Armies (AMMAA) states that all under-18s identified among armed forces will be ‘automatically and honourably discharged’. There has, however, still been no formal release of children from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The upcoming Constituent Assembly elections and related electoral processes pose new child protection risks, as the parties to conflict have used children for political purposes.
Publisher: UNICEF Type / Script:
Progress Report  in  English
Keywords:
 CHILDREN, WOMEN, NATURAL DISASTERS, FLOODS, LANDSLIDES, CONFLICT, DISCRIMINATION, PROTECTION, CHILD LABOUR, TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS, AIDS, PRIMARY EDUCATION, HEALTH, IMMUNIZATION, NUTRITION, SANITATION, HYGIENE, CHILD PROTECTION, CAPACITY BUILDING, NON-FORMAL EDUCATION, PEACE
Thematic Group:
UNICEF, (2010)
Thesaurus:
08.01.00 - Population Dynamics
PDF | File Size: 187 KB   Download
Feeder: ANG1EE12, Editor: , Auditor:
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