New Delhi: Every year on December 11, UNICEF Foundation Day is celebrated to commemorate the foundation of United Nations Children’s Fund which we popularly know as the UNICEF. It was established in 1946 after the World War II to help children and young people whose lives and futures were at risk, no matter what role their country had played in the war. In this article, we will take a look at the foundation of the UNICEF and the crucial role it plays for the betterment of this world.
The establishment of the UNICEF: A cause for the children of the world
Before the present-day UNICEF, there was the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund which the UN Relief Rehabilitation Administration created on December 11, 1946, to provide immediate relief to children and mothers who were affected by the World War II. In the same year, the UN General Assembly established its successor, the UNICEF to further institutionalize relief work after the war.
In 1950, its mandate was extended and it could address the needs of children and women in developing countries. In 1953, the organization became the United Nations’ permanent part and its name was changed to United Nations Children’s Fund, though it retains the acronym UNICEF.
The importance of the UNICEF
Among the agencies of the United Nations, the UNICEF is entrusted with the responsibility of providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children all over the world. It is one of the foremost social welfare entities in the world and operates in 192 countries.
The activities of UNICEF include providing disease prevention and immunizations, treatment for children and mothers with HIV, providing nutrition to children and mothers, promote education, improve sanitation, and emergency relief in response to disasters. UNICEF aims to reach to every child in need, protect their rights, and enabling them to thrive. Over the year, UNICEF has worked to protect the rights and well-being of all children. UNICEF strives to reach to every child and it aims to create an environment where children are protected, educated and healthy. UNICEF depends on the voluntary contributions from private donors and governments.
This article commemorates UNICEF Foundation Day, highlighting the organization’s origins in post-WWII relief efforts. It details UNICEF’s evolution into a global leader in child welfare, providing humanitarian aid and development programs across 192 countries. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
