1953 UNICEF becomes a permanent part of the United Nations.
1959 declaration on the rights of the child
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Rights of the Child, which stipulated children's rights in protection, education, health care, housing and good nutrition.
1965 nobel peace prize
Unicef won the 1965 nobel peace prize for "promoting brotherhood between countries".
1979 international year of the child
Celebrations were held all over the world, and relevant individuals and organizations reaffirmed their commitment to children's rights.
198 1 The International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes was approved.
The World Health Assembly adopted the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes to encourage breast-feeding and reduce the threat of this practice to the health of infants.
1982 children's survival and development revolution
UNICEF has launched a campaign to save millions of children's lives every year. This revolution is based on four simple low-cost technologies: growth monitoring, oral rehydration therapy, breastfeeding and immunization.
1989 convention on the rights of the child
The Convention was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and entered into force in September 1990, becoming the most widely accepted human rights treaty in history.
1990 World Children's Summit
This unprecedented summit of heads of state and government held at the United Nations Headquarters in new york City set 10 goals for children's health, nutrition and education.
Special session on children in 2002
A landmark special session of the United Nations General Assembly was held to review the progress made in the cause of children since the 1990 World Summit for Children and reinvigorate the global commitment to children's rights. This is the first meeting devoted to children, and it is also the first meeting attended by children as official representatives.