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NNC Took Part in the Training for Trainers under the GUIDE: Support for Guardians of Unaccompanied Children Project
From 17 to 19 September in Brussels took place the training for trainers of the project “GUIDE – Supporting Guardians of Unaccompanied Children”, led by EASPD (European Association of Service[…]
Bulgaria Awaits Europe’s Reaction to the Amendments to the Education Act and the Proposed “Act on Foreign Agents”
More than 160 Bulgarian organisations have signed an Open Letter to the European Parties over legal amendments in Bulgaria threatening democracy, freedom of speech and human rights With the start[…]
Eurochild stands against the recent legislative changes in Bulgaria which are a threat to children’s rights
In an official statement, the pan-European network Eurochild expresses its concern regarding the recent legislative changes in Bulgaria, which threaten children’s rights and discriminate against children and families with different[…]
More and More Children from Ukraine Start their Education in Bulgarian Schools
Starting from September 15, 250 children from Ukraine will start their education in Bulgarian schools, the integration and education centre Український Вулик (Ukrainian Kosher) reports. The organisation is part of[…]
UN Human Rights Office Calls on Bulgaria to Revise the Legislative Changes Prohibiting Discussion of Gender Identity in Schools
UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Liz Trossell commented on the normative amendments within the Bulgarian Act on Preschool and School Education, which ban the discussion of “non-traditional sexual orientation” and[…]
Eurochild Calls for Unified Approach to Tackle Child Poverty
Child poverty is a pressing issue in Europe, affecting millions. Growing up in poverty harms children’s future and costs society. Early childhood experiences are crucial for lifelong well-being. Institutional care[…]
After Populist Legislative Changes that Violate Children’s Rights, NNC Withdraws Confidence from MPs of the Parliamentary Group for Children
With the new school year, any student, parent or teacher could be prosecuted and humiliated on the charge of promoting a “different sexual orientation”. The texts are vague and subject[…]
Kick-off Meeting under the Digital Children Project
On 25 July, the new consortium behind the National Safer Internet Center (SIC- safenet.bg) held its first meeting on the upcoming activities of the Digital Children project and the ongoing[…]
The EU will support the activities of the Safer Internet Centre, but national co-financing is also needed
The work of the Bulgarian Safer Internet Centre (SIC) will continue over the next 18 months thanks to funding from the European Union. The Centre will receive funding under the[…]
The new Bulgarian representative in the Children’s Council of Eurochild
Tianna Krăsteva, a member of the “Child Explorers” team, a joint initiative of the National Network for Children and Eurochild, and a volunteer at the Youth Club “Let’s Be Friends”[…]
NNC participated in the Eurochild Convention 2024 in Valletta, Malta
On July 2-3, 2024, in Malta, Eurochild and The Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society organized a large-scale event aimed at exchanging experiences, mutual support, and presenting good practices.[…]
More than 30 priorities in children’s policies identified by the NNC together with organizations from across the country during the Network’s Annual Meeting 2024
More than 30 priorities in the policies for education, child health, justice and early childhood development and family care were identified by the National Network for Children (NNC) together with[…]
NNC Annual Report 2024
Over the past year, nearly 10,000 professionals from member organisations have supported more than 150,000 children and 20,000 families. The National Network for Children’s (NNC) 2023 Annual Report has been[…]
Annual Meeting 2024 – Day 2 and 3: Trainings on fundraising, misinformation, fake news, mental health, storytelling and student mediation
Following the thematic working group discussion meetings on Education, Child Justice, Family and Child and Maternal Health, participants in Annual Meeting 2024 had the opportunity to attend five trainings and[…]
Annual Meeting 2024 – Day 1: Over 40 new advocacy priorities identified by experts from the Education, Child Health, Family Policy and Justice Network
The traditional annual meeting of the National Network for Children has started and on the first day the advocacy topics of the organizations in the Network for the next year[…]
Procter & Gamble Donated More than 10,000 Hygiene Items to NNC Member Organisations
Procter & Gamble donated over 10,000 hygiene items to benefit members of the National Network for Children. The products have been distributed to children and families in need, as well[…]
More than 60 MPs and EU Parliament Candidates from 6 Parties and Coalitions Are Now Part of NNC’s Parliamentary Group for Children
More than 60 candidates for MPs in the National Assembly and the European Parliament are now part of NNC’s informal network Parliamentary Group for Children. Launched each time at elections,[…]
NNC and Bulgarian Experts in Eurochild Bilateral Seminar in Madrid on Child Poverty and Housing Policies
A delegation of Bulgarian experts, led by the National Network for the Children, participated in a bilateral seminar between Bulgaria and Spain on child poverty and housing policies in Madrid.[…]
NNC’s Report Card 2024: The Government Receives Good 3.59 for Its Childcare Policies
Good 3.59 is the score the state received for its care of children and families. This marks the first time since 2012 that institutions have “moved” from average to good[…]