The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was created in 1946 to help children in Europe suffering from famine and disease. Initially, UNICEF focused on providing children with food, healthcare, and clothing. In 1953, the UN General Assembly made UNICEF a permanent part of the UN. The organization then began campaigns to eliminate diseases like tuberculosis and leprosy. In 1959, the UN passed the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, which guided UNICEF’s work. By 1961, UNICEF expanded its goals to include education and began using a holistic approach to meet the needs of children. The main functions of UNICEF are concerned with health and nutrition, education, protection, advocacy and policy. Today, UNICEF works worldwide to improve children’s health, education, and well-being.
AGENDA ITEM: Combatting Child Labor
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