Question

Answer the following question briefly:

A number of specialized agencies of the UN have been set up in the interest of human affairs. In this context answer the following question:

Why was UNICEF originally established? What are its long-term goals at present?

Answer 1

UNICEF was known as United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund when it was established in 1946 originally to provide emergency aid to children and their mothers in countries devastated by the Second World War. The goal of UNICEF is the realization for every child, of the opportunity to enjoy the basic rights and privileges. It tries to solve the problem of exploitation of children and child labour. UNICEF provides assistance to nations for running childcare centers. It provides assistance to young mothers and also provides medicines to newborn babies and mothers. UNICEF continues to work for the welfare of children (in backward countries) in the fields of education, health, and sanitation, nutrition, water, environment, women, welfare, social justice, etc.