Iran-Austria Chamber of Commerce and UNICEF announce partnership for children of Iran
09 Sept 2024– Iran-Austria Joint Chamber of Commerce (IAJCC) and UNICEF Iran announced today a partnership to advance the welfare and well-being of children in Iran. As per this partnership, the IAJCC will mobilize its members’ financial support for UNICEF programmes in Iran. UNICEF and the IAJCC will also work together to offer opportunities for the business sector to mitigate negative impacts and yield positive results for children.
“UNICEF highly appreciates the support of the IAJCC to promote responsible business practices among private and public sector aimed at advancing children’s welfare in Iran in different areas such as healthcare, nutrition, social protection, clean water, and education,” said UNICEF Representative in Iran, Dr. Robin Nandy, adding, “We look forward to more such partnerships to place children’s rights at the heart of the corporate sustainability agenda. ”
The three-year partnership agreement was co-signed by UNICEF Iran Representative, Dr. Robin Nandy, and President of the IAJCC, Dr. Nariman Sadri in a ceremony on 09 Sept 2024.
“I am profoundly honored to start partnership with UNICEF in Iran. This agreement not only reflects our dedication to social responsibility but also our belief in the power of collective action to create a brighter future for the next generation. Together with UNICEF, we are poised to make a significant impact in areas such as healthcare, clean water and education, ensuring that every child in Iran has the opportunity to thrive”, said president of IAJCC, Dr. Nariman Sadri.
About UNICEF: UNICEF has been supporting Government Ministries and partners in -their work for Iran’s children since the early 1950s, initially assisting in the vaccination of children against tuberculosis and equipping the country’s first pasteurized milk factory. Later UNICEF’s focus shifted to supporting children’s health programmes in Iran, such as promoting breastfeeding, vaccination and preventing diarrhea. The current country programme between the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and UNICEF, from 2023 to 2027, is focused on the following areas: Health and Nutrition, Education and Adolescent Empowerment, Child Protection, Social Policy, Emergency, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene as well as the climate change.
About IAJCC: The Iran-Austria Joint Chamber of Commerce commenced its operations on March 19, 2018, with the objective of enhancing and fortifying commercial, industrial, and economic relations between Iranian and Austrian business leaders. The Chamber is dedicated to providing comprehensive support services and fostering effective communication between the two nations. In addition to its core mission, the IAJCC is actively engaged in various social initiatives, including the construction and inauguration of the 112th “Irane Man” School, the “Nafas” project, and tree planting campaigns across different regions.