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As a subsidiary of the Sharjah Health Authority (SHA), SCFO was established in 2011 under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. The entity collaborates and partners with local and international entities to design and implement targeted strategies aimed at ensuring that the rights of children and youth of all ages and nationalities – including children of special needs – are met, and to promote and sustain the emirate as a child, youth, and Baby family-friendly city.
Bolstering Sharjah’s position as a pioneer in providing support, care, and quality services to children of all ages, SCFO prioritises the wellbeing and development of children and upholds their rights in accordance with the highest international standards and guidelines…
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Book launch by Sharjah Health Authority – Sharjah Child Friendly Office
“Children’s Rights in Health Care Practice: A Guide for Doctors, Nurses and Other Health Care Professionals in the United Arab […]
SCFO Sci-Fi Story Takes A Leap Into The Future At SIBF
(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM)) .SHARJAH, 7th November, 2022 (WAM) — The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), a subsidiary of the Supreme Council […]
SCFO shares Sharjah’s thriving innovative practices in Dublin
Consolidating its role as an international partner in promoting child-friendly policies and actions, the Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO) has represented the UAE […]
UNICEF hails Sharjah’s child-friendly and nurturing environment Related Topics More on this Topic
A UNICEF delegation to Sharjah has hailed the emirate’s efforts in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children, steered […]
Sharjah Child Friendly Office reinforces good health, leisure for children’s holistic development
The Back-to-School campaign organised by the Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), a subsidiary of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), to mark […]
SCFO honored by leading Arab entities for vital role in developing child-friendly media guide
Sharjah Child Friendly Office developed media guide in partnership with League of Arab States and Arab Council for Childhood and Development The […]
Sharjah Child Friendly Office’s projects ensure schools meet child-friendly standards, notes UNICEF committee
The committee inspected five primary schools and spoke to educators, students and officials to assess the realisation of standards in […]
SCFO shines light on its achievements at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2022
Sharjah Child Friendly Office will be highlighting its vision, goals, and achievements to bolster Sharjah’s status as a child- and […]
SCFO hears from a cross-section of experts in Portugal on child-friendly policy planning
Sharjah Child Friendly Office’s participation in the Cascais seminar to network, share and learn practices and ideas shows Sharjah’s keenness […]
SCFO marks a successful decade of upholding Sharjah’s status as a nurturing environment for families
On Emirati Children’s Day, Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO) reaffirms commitment to strengthen Sharjah’s status as a child, youth, and […]
‘Sharjah Principles for Child-Friendly Urban Planning’ unveiled in Expo 2020 Dubai
Sharjah has set a global benchmark in child friendly urban planning best practices with the launch of the “Sharjah Principles […]
SCFO’s Interactive New Social Media Campaign Geared Towards Guiding Children And Young People ‘Back To School’
The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), a subsidiary of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) in Sharjah, has launched a back-to-school […]
SCFO showcases initiatives at top-level women’s forum
The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), showcased its pioneering Sharjah Baby and […]
SCFO showcases emirate’s successful ‘Right to Play’ initiatives for children at Play 2021 conference
The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), has showcased to a global audience […]
26 Sharjah schools, nurseries complete CFSN project’s pilot phase
Sharjah24: The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah (SCFA), has honoured 26 […]
Sharjah’s framework of child-friendly urban planning in the spotlight at Biennale Spazio Pubblico 2021
Sharjah: Sharjah’s integrated child-friendly approach to urban planning was showcased to a virtual global audience last week at the sixth […]
SCFO highlights children’s right to play at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2021
Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) is highlighting and promoting children’s right […]
Sharjah partakes inglobal efforts to fulfill children’s rights in the digital environment
Sharjah partakes inglobal efforts to fulfill children’s rights in the digital environment TheSharjah Child Friendly Office facilitated a consultation session […]
SCFO reviews Sharjah Baby and Family Friendly project with visiting delegation from Sharjah Consultative Council
To mark Emirati Children’s Day, the Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) in […]
Sharjah Child Office Launches ‘Children’s Right To Play’ Campaign To Mark Emirati Children’s Day
To raise awareness about children’s rights to play, the Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs […]