On December 11 1946, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was created by the United Nations General Assembly to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries that had been devastated by World War II.
According to information from the organisation’s website, UNICEF’s work is carried out in 192 countries through country programmes and National Committees.
The organisation’s Supply Division is based in Copenhagen and serves as the primary point of distribution for essential items as vaccines, antiretroviral medicines for children and mothers with HIV, nutritional supplements, emergency shelters, family reunification, and educational supplies.
A 36-member executive board – made up of government representatives who are elected by the United Nations Economic and Social Council, usually for three-year terms – establishes policies, approves programs and oversees administrative and financial plans.
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