The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), formerly known as the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, is a specialized agency under the United Nations and a permanent member of the United Nations system. It was established in the United Nations General Assembly1946 65438+February 1 1, and its headquarters is in new york, USA. Its original purpose was to meet the urgent needs of children in Europe and China after the Second World War.
Under the guidance of the "3-A" model, the Foundation regards UNICEF funding as "seed money", which is limited to providing services in some model exploration and national activities, and works in more than 65,438+090 countries and regions to save children's lives, defend their rights and help them realize their potential. [1] 1950, this work has been expanded to meet the long-term needs of children and mothers in all developing countries in the world. From 65438 to 0953, UNICEF became a permanent member of the United Nations system, and was entrusted by the United Nations General Assembly to realize the rights of survival, development, protection and participation of mothers, babies and children all over the world. From 65438 to 0965, UNICEF won the Nobel Peace Prize for "promoting brotherhood between countries". The government of China donated $2 million to UNICEF to help children suffering from drought in that country.