Two English language Arab news outlets reported this week that the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has partnered with the Saudi-based International Islamic Relief Organization (IIRO).
According to the Arab News:
Source: IPT News
According to the Arab News:
The development of children and their rights will get much more importance than before with the International Islamic Relief Organization-Saudi Arabia (IIROSA) joining hands with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).And according to Al Bawaba:
This follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two organizations at the IIROSA headquarters here yesterday. IIROSA Secretary-General Dr. Adnan Khalil Basha and UNICEF's Gulf Area Representative Dr. Ayman Abu Laban signed the deal.
"The partnership with IIROSA is in-line with UNICEF's policy that encourages the exchange of expertise and experiences regionally and internationally; and to collaborate and join forces as part of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGS). It's also one of UNICEF's strategic goals to provide what is in the best interest of children", said Dr. Abu Laban. "Building partnerships with leading organizations like the International Relief organization is the result of our trust in their continuous and effective efforts to protect and secure a better future for children" he added. Read more ...