Sofia, April 26, 2018
„There is a simulation by the institutions that they think on children related issues. ... 2017 was relatively calm from economical and political points of view and if there was a will politicians could work more successfully on this priority – improving the well-being of children“, said in its outgiving Georgi Apostolov – the Chairman of the Board of National Network for Children (NNC).
The ‘Report Card: What is the average government score in childcare?’, prepared for the seventh consecutive year, was presented in nine towns in the country at one and the same time. The overall score which the institutions received during this year for their work and the policies concerning children, is the lowest comparing with the previous years – 2,88. The scores for the five main areas, which the Report Card reviewed, are as follows: „General principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child“: 2.60; „Family environment and alternative care“: 2.55; „Health care“: 3,19; „Education“: 3,02; „Justice“: 2,79.
43 focus groups with the participation of 189 children and 156 adults, as well as an online questionnaire with the participation of 252 people were used for making the score.
The Report was submitted to all responsible institutions, before that the organizations members of NNC held an improvised briefing at Nezavisimost Square in Sofia.
The Bulgarian Family Planning and Sexual Health Association is a long-term partner and active member of NNC.
