Major Agencies of the United Nations Organisation — Flashcards
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Get startedWhat are the Special Agencies of the United Nations Organisation?
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The Special Agencies of the United Nations Organisation work in economic, social, cultural, and scientific spheres. They help countries improve living conditions and make life more peaceful and prospe…
What is UNICEF?
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UNICEF stands for United Nations Children's Fund. It is a UN Special Agency for child welfare. It was created in 1946 by the General Assembly during its first session to help the emergency needs of ch…
Why was UNICEF’s programme extended in 1950?
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UNICEF’s programme was extended in 1950 to provide long-range benefits to children of all developing countries. This showed a shift from emergency relief to wider child welfare work.
Where is the headquarters of UNICEF located?
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UNICEF has its headquarters in New York, USA. This is a common fact often tested in objective questions.
How is UNICEF managed?
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UNICEF is managed by a board of 30 members elected by the member-states. This board decides its programmes and the aid to be given to different countries.
How does UNICEF get its money?
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UNICEF depends on voluntary contributions, donations, greeting card sales, and fund-raising campaigns. These sources help it support child welfare programmes.
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 low-cost community-based services in maternal and child health, nutrition, and i…
What are two important functions of UNICEF?
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UNICEF helps in planning and extending services for children in consultation with countries and also provides funds for training national personnel such as health workers, teachers, nutritionists, and…
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