| One UN Joint Programme, "Empowering Vulnerable Local Communities of Albania" is implemented by UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA and UNV in partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. The programme assists the most marginalized Roma and Egyptian communities and contributes to their social integration while valuing their diversity. It supports the participation of vulnerable communities in local decision-making - through identification of priorities and preparation of Community Development Plans and implementation of development works. Assistance goes to enable the targeted communities to access their rights, particularly access to public services-- through civil registration; community policing; establishing and strengthening network of Roma mediators in areas of health, education, and child protection as well facilitating vocational training and employment. The project is implemented in four Albanian regions: Tirana, Elbasan, Fier and Durres and it is funded by the UN Trust Fund for Human Security with the support of the Government of Japan. |
