UNICEF Turkey has firm goals in the five priority areas of immunisation, early childhood development, girls’ education, HIV/AIDS prevention and protecting children from violence, exploitation, abuse and discrimination.

UNICEF will contribute to the following expected results in Turkey by 2010:

• Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) reduced to less than 25 per 1,000 live births;
• Gender parity in primary school enrolment achieved;
• Primary school drop-out rates reduced by 10%;
• 30% of children aged 3-6 complete pre-school education;
• Exclusive breastfeeding rate of 40% for infants aged 0-6 months achieved;
• Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) eliminated and iron deficiency anæmia reduced;
• Measles eliminated;
• 30% of parents and caregivers using positive child rearing practices;
• Minimum standards for children in need of special protection adopted and implemented;
• Adolescents empowered to protect themselves from violence, exploitation and HIV/AIDS.