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Major Agencies of the United Nations Organisation

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

Complete topic list for Major Agencies of the United Nations Organisation in ICSE Class 10 History & Civics. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Major Agencies of the United Nations Organisation

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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
2

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

Key Concepts

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

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Key topics in Major Agencies of the United Nations Organisation include UN Specialized Agencies Overview, Major UN Agencies Overview, Major U.N. Agencies Overview. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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