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The '''United Nations Children's Fund''' or '''UNICEF''', is an agency of the [[United Nations]]. It was founded in December 1946 and is Headequartered in [[New_York_City|New York]]. UNICEF provides long-term humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. It focuses on five primary priorities : Child Survival and Development, Basic Education and Gender Equality, Child protection from violence, exploitation and abuse, HIV/AIDS and children, and Policy advocacy and partnerships for children’s rights. | The '''United Nations Children's Fund''' or '''UNICEF''', is an agency of the [[United Nations]]. It was founded in December 1946 and is Headequartered in [[New_York_City|New York]]. UNICEF provides long-term humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. It focuses on five primary priorities : Child Survival and Development, Basic Education and Gender Equality, Child protection from violence, exploitation and abuse, HIV/AIDS and children, and Policy advocacy and partnerships for children’s rights. | ||
| − | <br> UNICEF is supported entirely by voluntary funds. Governments contribute two thirds of the organization's resources; private groups and some 6 million individuals contribute the rest through the National Committees. In 2006 the Income of UNICEF was 2.7 | + | <br> UNICEF is supported entirely by voluntary funds. Governments contribute two thirds of the organization's resources; private groups and some 6 million individuals contribute the rest through the National Committees. In 2006 the Income of UNICEF was 2.7 billion Dollars. |
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Revision as of 04:54, December 3, 2007
The United Nations Children's Fund or UNICEF, is an agency of the United Nations. It was founded in December 1946 and is Headequartered in New York. UNICEF provides long-term humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. It focuses on five primary priorities : Child Survival and Development, Basic Education and Gender Equality, Child protection from violence, exploitation and abuse, HIV/AIDS and children, and Policy advocacy and partnerships for children’s rights.
UNICEF is supported entirely by voluntary funds. Governments contribute two thirds of the organization's resources; private groups and some 6 million individuals contribute the rest through the National Committees. In 2006 the Income of UNICEF was 2.7 billion Dollars.
Links
- UNICEF - Official site