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UNICEF, or the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world, with a presence in 192 countries and territories.

History[edit]

UNICEF was created in December 1946 by the United Nations General Assembly to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries that had been devastated by World War II. Originally known as the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, it was renamed the United Nations Children's Fund in 1953, though it retained the original acronym.

Mission and Activities[edit]

UNICEF's mission is to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs, and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. The organization focuses on areas such as child protection, education, health, nutrition, and emergency relief.

Child Protection[edit]

UNICEF works to protect children from violence, exploitation, and abuse. It supports programs that prevent child trafficking, child labor, and child marriage.

Education[edit]

UNICEF promotes education for all children, with a focus on girls' education and children in conflict zones. The "School in a Box" initiative provides educational materials to children in emergency situations.

Health and Nutrition[edit]

UNICEF provides vaccines, nutritional supplements, and health education to improve child health and reduce mortality rates. It plays a key role in global immunization campaigns.

Emergency Relief[edit]

In times of crisis, UNICEF provides emergency relief, including food, water, and shelter, to children and families affected by natural disasters and conflicts.

Funding[edit]

UNICEF is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from governments, non-governmental organizations, foundations, corporations, and individuals. It is one of the largest recipients of private donations among UN agencies.

Global Presence[edit]

UNICEF operates in 192 countries and territories through country programs and National Committees. Its global supply warehouse in Copenhagen is the largest humanitarian warehouse in the world.

Research and Innovation[edit]

The UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre in Florence, Italy, conducts research to inform policy and practice for children's rights and well-being.

Notable Ambassadors[edit]

UNICEF has a network of Goodwill Ambassadors who help raise awareness and funds for its programs. Notable ambassadors include David Beckham, Shakira, and Lionel Messi.

Related Pages[edit]

References[edit]

"UNICEF." United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. Retrieved from [1].
"History of UNICEF." UNICEF. Retrieved from [2].
"UNICEF's Work." UNICEF. Retrieved from [3].

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UNICEF Tent in Sudan
Lionel Messi with UNICEF Ball
UNICEF World Warehouse Gate
UNICEF School in a Box
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Bo Viktor Nylund at Dubai Future Forum 2024

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-'''UNICEF''' (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) is a [[United Nations]] agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world, with a presence in 192 countries and territories. UNICEF's activities include providing immunizations and disease prevention, administering treatment for children and mothers with HIV, enhancing childhood and maternal nutrition, improving sanitation, promoting education, and providing emergency relief in response to disasters.
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
+{{Use British English|date=October 2023}}
+{{UNICEF}}
-== History ==
+[[File:Logo of UNICEF.svg|thumb|right|150px|Logo of UNICEF]]
-UNICEF was created by the United Nations General Assembly on 11 December 1946, to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries that had been devastated by World War II. In 1953, UNICEF became a permanent part of the United Nations System and its name was shortened from the original United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund but it has continued to be known by the popular acronym based on this previous title.
-== Activities ==
+'''UNICEF''', or the '''United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund''', is a [[United Nations]] agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world, with a presence in 192 countries and territories.
-UNICEF's programs emphasize developing community-level services to promote the health and well-being of children. Most of its work is in the field, with a network that includes 150 country offices, headquarters and other facilities and 34 "national committees for UNICEF" in the countries where it provides services.
-== Funding ==
+==History==
-UNICEF relies on contributions from governments and private donors. Its total income for 2018 was $5.2 billion, of which two-thirds came from governments; private groups and individuals contributed the rest through national committees.
+UNICEF was created in December 1946 by the [[United Nations General Assembly]] to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries that had been devastated by [[World War II]]. Originally known as the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, it was renamed the United Nations Children's Fund in 1953, though it retained the original acronym.
-== Awards and recognition ==
+==Mission and Activities==
-Over the years, UNICEF has been recognized for its work. In 1965, it was awarded the [[Nobel Peace Prize]] for "fulfilling the condition of Nobel's will, the promotion of brotherhood among nations" and emerging on the world stage as a "a peace-factor of great importance."
+UNICEF's mission is to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs, and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. The organization focuses on areas such as child protection, education, health, nutrition, and emergency relief.
-[[Category:United Nations]]
+===Child Protection===
+UNICEF works to protect children from violence, exploitation, and abuse. It supports programs that prevent child trafficking, child labor, and child marriage.
+===Education===
+[[File:1 school in a box.jpg|thumb|right|250px|UNICEF's "School in a Box" kit]]
+UNICEF promotes education for all children, with a focus on girls' education and children in conflict zones. The "School in a Box" initiative provides educational materials to children in emergency situations.
+===Health and Nutrition===
+UNICEF provides vaccines, nutritional supplements, and health education to improve child health and reduce mortality rates. It plays a key role in global immunization campaigns.
+===Emergency Relief===
+[[File:Sudan Envoy - UNICEF Tent.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A UNICEF tent in Sudan]]
+In times of crisis, UNICEF provides emergency relief, including food, water, and shelter, to children and families affected by natural disasters and conflicts.
+==Funding==
+UNICEF is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from governments, non-governmental organizations, foundations, corporations, and individuals. It is one of the largest recipients of private donations among UN agencies.
+==Global Presence==
+[[File:UNICEF world warehouse gate.jpg|thumb|right|250px|UNICEF's global supply warehouse]]
+UNICEF operates in 192 countries and territories through country programs and National Committees. Its global supply warehouse in Copenhagen is the largest humanitarian warehouse in the world.
+==Research and Innovation==
+[[File:UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre.jpg|thumb|right|250px|UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre]]
+The UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre in Florence, Italy, conducts research to inform policy and practice for children's rights and well-being.
+==Notable Ambassadors==
+UNICEF has a network of Goodwill Ambassadors who help raise awareness and funds for its programs. Notable ambassadors include [[David Beckham]], [[Shakira]], and [[Lionel Messi]].
+[[File:Messi ball (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|250px|Lionel Messi, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador]]
+==Related Pages==
+* [[United Nations]]
+* [[World Health Organization]]
+* [[UNESCO]]
+==References==
+* "UNICEF." United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. Retrieved from [https://www.unicef.org/].
+* "History of UNICEF." UNICEF. Retrieved from [https://www.unicef.org/history].
+* "UNICEF's Work." UNICEF. Retrieved from [https://www.unicef.org/what-we-do].
+[[Category:United Nations agencies]]
 [[Category:Children's rights organizations]]
-[[Category:International medical and health organizations]]
 [[Category:Organizations established in 1946]]
-[[Category:Recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize]]
+<gallery>
+File:Logo_of_UNICEF.svg|UNICEF Logo
-{{stub}}
+File:Sudan_Envoy_-_UNICEF_Tent.jpg|UNICEF Tent in Sudan
+File:Messi_ball_(cropped).jpg|Lionel Messi with UNICEF Ball
+File:UNICEF_world_warehouse_gate.jpg|UNICEF World Warehouse Gate
+File:1_school_in_a_box.jpg|UNICEF School in a Box
+File:UNICEF_Innocenti_Research_Centre.jpg|UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre
+File:Dubai_Future_Forum_2024_-_Bo_Viktor_Nylund.jpg|Bo Viktor Nylund at Dubai Future Forum 2024
+</gallery>