Western Balkans Migration Route: European Commission supports UNICEF with an additional €2 million for childcare

EU News 325/2015

Brussels, 10 November 2015
IP/15/6028

Western Balkans: EU supports UNICEF for the refugee crisis

The European Commission today unlocks additional financial support for UNICEF, providing €2 million to assist 170 000 infants, children and mothers with 24/7 operational child friendly spaces in which families can rest, receive first aid and essentials for the winter months such as clothes and blankets.

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In 2015, the Commission is providing humanitarian aid amounting to over €8.74 million in the Western Balkans.

The funding is part of the €17 million aid package announced in early October to help Serbia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia cope with the refugee influx.

Source and additional information:
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-6028_en.htm

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