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Major Agencies of the United Nations Organisation — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics
Major Agencies of the United Nations Organisation revision notes for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics: 4 topics in quick points.
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United Nations Special Agencies: Basic Idea
- Special Agencies work in economic, social, cultural and scientific spheres.
- They help backward and developing countries improve living conditions.
- They report annually to the Economic and Social Council.
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UNICEF
- UNICEF stands for United Nations Children's Fund.
- It was created by the General Assembly during its first session in 1946.
- Its first purpose was to help the emergency needs of children in post-war Europe and China.
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WHO
- WHO stands for World Health Organisation.
- It aims at the highest possible level of health for all people.
- In WHO Constitution, health is defined as a state of complete well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
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UNESCO
- UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
- It was founded in November 1945.
- Its headquarters is at Paris.
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