Updated 11 December 2019 at 13:33 IST
UNICEF Day 2019: People laud organisation's contribution to protecting children's rights
The United Nations General Assembly created UNICEF on December 11, 1946, launched by the UN to improve health, education, nutrition and welfare of children.
The United Nations General Assembly created UNICEF on December 11, 1946, also known as the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. The program was launched by the UN to improve health, education, nutrition, and the general welfare of children. In 1950, UNICEF's directive was extended and in 1953, its mission was extended and became a permanent part of the UN system. UNICEF's name was changed to its original form United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund to United Nations Children's Fund. But it continued to be known by its popular acronym.
About UNICEF
Universal Children's Day is a part of the work carried out by UNICEF to promote awareness and international togetherness among the children worldwide. Since its founding, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund provides humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in the developing countries. Around the world, UNICEF responds when emergencies arise in war-torn countries, the aftermath of natural disasters and disease outbreaks. The founder of UNICEF is Polish bacteriologist Ludwik Rajchman.
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Published By : Sounak Mitra
Published On: 11 December 2019 at 12:45 IST