UNICEF

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UNICEF

UNICEF is an organization that operates in a total of 190 countries and is primarily concerned with providing humanitarian aid and promoting child development. Structure of the UNICEF. There are partnerships and collaborations with governments at the headquarters, and there are regional offices that support local programs. UNICEF specializes in health, education, protection, and other areas, and there are national programs tailored to each country. This structure enables UNICEF to effectively meet the needs of all children and families around the world.

The type of organization and its structure.

UNICEF, established in 1946, has an inspiring history, focused on meeting the needs of children whose lives were devastated by the Second World War. Since then, the organization has been a key pillar in protecting and promoting children's rights around the world. Over the decades, UNICEF has excelled in reducing child mortality and supporting millions of children so they can reach their full potential. Your work goes beyond immediate help; it's about providing hope and opportunity, especially for those facing conflict, crisis, extreme poverty and the consequences of climate change.

Origin and History

The goals that UNICEF aims to achieve are Education in Emergencies Child Protection Initiatives Nutrition Programs. WASH Projects Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Advocacy for Children’s Rights Climate Action

hygiene, water and sanitation

Child Protection

Education children's healthand nutrition

Main areas of operation :

Its main areas of operation and what SDG they relate to

With the support of partners, in 2021 it was possible to achieve: - 2.4 million children treated for severe acute malnutrition; - 5 million children and caregivers with access to mental health services and psychosocial support; - 34 million people with the supply of safe water for drinking, cooking and personal hygiene; - 22.4 million children and women who received essential health services in UNICEF-supported facilities; - 110.7 million children with access to formal or non-formal education, including early learning; - More than 812.2 million people with access to key messages on disease prevention and access to health services; - 3.2 million people with access to safe channels to report sexual exploitation and abuse; - 8.6 million women, girls and boys who have benefited from interventions to mitigate risk, prevent or respond to gender-based violence; and - 14.9 million families who received humanitarian assistance in the form of cash transfers. ,,

Its funding and how it spends the money

Building on six years of research, including experience with refugees struggling to learn new languages, that is the focus of a report from the UNICEF–Akelius Digital Learning Initiative: Making Digital Learning Work. The initiative has served a dozen countries since 2018 with language learning in eleven languages. Our report issued five key recommendations: It has to be easy, and it better work. Schools are struggling to deal with technology. Teachers need to be trained in blended pedagogy Improvement needs evidence and data. It is key for long term sustainability through partnerships. So these are the lessons that show how and what should not to do in order to grow sustainably, scalibly EdTech business.

Making Digital Learning Work Lessons from the UNICEF–Akelius Digital Learning Initiative in 12 countries

Details of current projects

A triple threat of water-related crises is endangering the lives of 190 million children - UNICEF

Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) The spread of water-borne diseases poses a major threat to the lives of children in crisis situations, aggravated by attacks on water infrastructure and forced displacement. This results in reliance on contaminated water and unsafe sanitation, with additional risks for girls and women seeking water in dangerous conditions. ..

HIV and AIDS Envisioning an AIDS-free generation where all children and their families are protected from HIV infection.

UNICEF addresses issues affecting children in their second decade of life, particularly in preventing teenage pregnancy and HIV infection. In Argentina, where approximately 15% of babies are born to teenage girls, UNICEF has partnered with the Ministry of Health to promote equitable access to healthcare and reduce teenage pregnancy. Globally, over 100,000 children under 14 die each year from HIV-related causes, with about 20 children infected every hour. Progress in preventing new infections and improving testing and treatment for adolescents has been slow. UNICEF emphasizes that the AIDS epidemic must remain a priority in public health, advocating for innovative solutions to accelerate prevention efforts and ensure treatment for those living with HIV. ..

Uprooted Children – UNICEF Priorities The number of refugee and migrant children traveling alone has increased fivefold since 2010. Given this scenario, UNICEF establishes the following priorities: Protection from exploitation and violence: Special focus on unaccompanied children. End the detention of children: End the detention of minors seeking asylum or migration. Maintaining families together: Protecting children and granting them legal status. Access to education and health services: Ensure that all refugee and migrant children have continued access to quality learning and essential services. Political pressure: Demand that governments act on the causes of migratory flows and promote solutions to combat xenophobia, discrimination and marginalization in transit and destination countries.

• Meaning of Name: UNICEF stands for "United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund", reflecting its original mission of providing emergency aid to children after World War II.

• Nobel Peace Prize: UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965, recognizing its work for the protection and rights of children.

• Working in Emergency Situations: UNICEF is one of the main organizations working in humanitarian emergencies, providing assistance in natural disasters, armed conflicts and epidemics

• Vaccination Campaigns: UNICEF is known for its global vaccination campaigns, including polio eradication and measles vaccination, which have saved millions of lives.

• Inclusive Education: UNICEF promotes inclusive education, seeking to ensure that all children, regardless of their origin or conditions, have access to quality education.

• Mother and Child Programs: UNICEF has programs focused on maternal and child health, helping to reduce maternal and child mortality around the world.

• Support for Homeless Children: UNICEF works to protect homeless and at-risk children by offering shelter, education and psychological support.

Curiosities

• https://www.unicef.org/brazil/75-anos-do-unicef
• https://www.unicef.pt/actualidade/noticias/noticiahac2022/
• https://www.unicef.org/
• https://donativos.unicef.pt/
• https://www.unicef.org/what-we-do
• https://www.unicef.pt/o-que-fazemos/programas-e-iniciativas/
• https://www.unicef.org/innocenti/projects-and-reports
• https://www.unicef.pt/o-que-fazemos/programas-e-iniciativas/

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