UNICEF Day 2022: History, Significance and theme

Written By DNA Web Team | Updated: Dec 11, 2022, 09:44 AM IST

UNICEF Day is marked to raise ness about the condition of children around the globe and how their well-being can be ensured.

UNICEF Day is commemorated on December 11, every year. UNICEF is an acronym for the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, an organisation established in 1946. Its primary purpose is to provide humanitarian aid to children around the globe. While the fund was originally meant to be a relief fund to help children after World War I, it later became a permanent organisation in 1953. UNICEF Day is marked to raise ness about the condition of children around the globe and how their well-being can be ensured.

UNICEF Day 2022: History

In the aftermath of World War II, the United Nations established the International Children's, Emergency Fund. The aim was to help people whose lives and futures were at risk. It did not matter what role they played during the war. Its focus was to provide supplies, and assistance and also improve the welfare of children. This included their health, nutrition, education and general welfare.
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The United Nations General Assembly announced this day for the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
(UNICEF) in 1946.

In 1953, the organisation became a permanent agency of the United Nations. While "International" and "Emergency" were dropped from the official name, the acronym remained the same.

UNICEF Day 2022: Significance

UNICEF Day is marked to raise awareness about how people can get involved in helping a child in need. It is a reminder to people about the importance of children for the future of our world, as well as our duty to make the world a better place for them.

The day also aims to raise awareness about the issues on a global level that has made the lives of children difficult. This includes a lack of food, clean water, education, health, and so on. UNICEF Day is a reminder to take on these challenges and how we can tackle them