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Major Agencies of the United Nations Organisation

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

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United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  • Established in 1946 during the first session of UN General Assembly to help post-war children in Europe and China
  • Extended in 1950 to provide long-term benefits to children in all developing countries
  • Headquarters: New York, USA
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World Health Organisation (WHO)

  • Established on April 7, 1948 when 26 UN members ratified its constitution
  • April 7 is celebrated annually as World Health Day
  • Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)

  • Founded in November 1945 with headquarters in Paris, France
  • General Assembly meets every two years to plan policy and programs
  • Executive Board: 51 members conducting at least two meetings annually

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16 autonomous organizations created byEstablished in 1946 with headquartersFounded on April 7Established in November 1945 with headquartersUnlike mandatory UN contributions

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