Research Goals and Objectives
To identify the current polices and practices of the criminal justice system and child protection system in the country to respond to child sexual abuse; and
To assess the institutional capacities currently available to protect children from sexual abuse
The document provides an overview of Macedonia, including its history, culture, demographics, and relationship with the United States. Macedonia has a long and diverse history as a crossroads of empires. Today it has a population of ethnic Macedonians and Albanians, as well as other groups. There are ongoing territorial and cultural disputes with neighboring countries. The US has close bilateral ties with Macedonia and supports its integration into Western institutions and preservation of cultural heritage.