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Major Agencies of the United Nations Organisation

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Card 1UNICEF

What is the full form of UNICEF and when was it established?

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UNICEF stands for United Nations Children's Fund. It was created by the General Assembly in 1946 during its first session to help the emergency needs of children in post-war Europe and China. Later in

Card 2UNICEF

Where is UNICEF's headquarters located and how is it governed?

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UNICEF has its headquarters in New York, USA. It is managed by a board of 30 members elected by member-states, which decides its programmes and the aid to be given to different countries.

Card 3UNICEF

What are the main sources of funding for UNICEF?

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UNICEF depends on voluntary contributions made by different governments, donations made by private agencies, greeting card sales, and various fund raising campaigns. The sale of UNICEF cards has been

Card 4UNICEF

What is the main objective of UNICEF?

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The main objective of UNICEF is to look after the welfare of children, especially in developing countries, by providing people with low-cost community-based services in maternal and child health, nutr

Card 5UNICEF

Describe three key functions of UNICEF in child welfare.

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1. Assists in planning and extending services for children in consultation with countries and exchange of experience between countries. 2. Provides funds to strengthen training of national personnel i

Card 6WHO

What is the full form of WHO and when did it come into existence?

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WHO stands for World Health Organisation. It came into existence on April 7, 1948, when 26 members of the United Nations ratified its Constitution. This day is still celebrated as 'World Health Day' e

Card 7WHO

Where is WHO's headquarters located and what is its main objective?

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WHO has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Its main objective is the attainment by all people of the highest possible level of health. In WHO Constitution, health is defined as a state of comple

Card 8WHO

What is the governing structure of WHO?

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All UN member countries are members of WHO's governing body called the World Health Assembly, which meets annually to decide policy, programme, and budget. The executive organ is the Executive Board c

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