United Nations Children's Fund
United Nations Children's Fund
The United Nations Children's Fund (pronounced as /ˈjuːnaɪtɪd ˈneɪʃənz ˈtʃɪldrənz fʌnd/), commonly known as UNICEF (/ˈjuːnɪsɛf/), is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The organization was established on December 11, 1946, by the UN General Assembly.
Etymology
The term United Nations Children's Fund is derived from the organization's original name, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. The acronym UNICEF is retained from this original name.
Related Terms
- United Nations: An international organization founded in 1945. It is composed of member states that cooperate in the maintenance of international peace and security.
- United Nations General Assembly: One of the six principal organs of the United Nations, serving as a forum for member states to discuss and coordinate on international issues.
- Humanitarian Aid: Material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises.
- Developmental Aid: Financial aid given by governments and other agencies to support the economic, environmental, social, and political development of developing countries.
See Also
- World Health Organization
- United Nations Development Programme
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on United Nations Children's Fund
- Wikipedia's article - United Nations Children's Fund
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