History & Civics
Answer
As the sole agency for children, it speaks on behalf of children and upholds the Convention on the Rights of the Child and works for its implementation.
UNICEF has been the driving force in almost all the programmes started by the government of India for providing people with low cost community-based services in maternal and child health, nutrition, clean drinking water, sanitation and immunisation.
Related Questions
Where are the headquarters of UNICEF? Name two preventable diseases against which UNICEF organises its programmes.
Mention some of the UNICEF programmes followed in India.
Why was UNESCO established? Where are its headquarters?
The United Nations apart from its main organs also work through its allied agencies. In this context, answer the following questions:
(a) Write the expanded form of UNESCO. Mention two of its functions in the field of education.
(b) Explain three vital roles that the WHO plays in combating diseases.
(c) Mention any two functions of the UNICEF.