Question

Explain the concept of UNICEF, in detail.

Answer 1

According to its mission statement, 'UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly 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.' We can break UNICEF activities into four broad areas. Let's take a look.

1. Protection of children from violence, exploitation and abusive situations. Issues of concern including child labor, child marriage, child recruitment into military, child trafficking, female genital mutilation, landmines, and sexual violence.

2. End preventable deaths and developmental problems of children through healthcare, nutrition, water, and sanitation programs.

Answer 2

The concept of UNICEF is as follows:

• The full form of UNICEF is The United Nations Children Fund which is a United Nation's agency.
• Around the world, developmental and humanitarian aid are provided to children by UNICEF. They help in building the realization of the rights of child.
• It was founded by Ludwik Rajchman and General Assembly of UN in United states and New York.
• Henrietta H. Fore is the head of UNICEF.