UNICEF: History and Mission

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UNICEF was created by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 1946, to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries that had been devastated by World War II.

True (A)

UNICEF's total income for 2008 was $3,372,540,239.

True (A)

It is estimated that 91.8% of UNICEF's income is distributed to Program Services.

True (A)

UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965.

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UNICEF's programs emphasize developing national-level services to promote the health and well-being of children.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original full name of UNICEF?

<p>United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much of UNICEF's income for 2008 was contributed by private groups and individuals?

<p>8.2% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of UNICEF's income is estimated to be distributed to Program Services?

<p>91.5% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did UNICEF become a permanent part of the United Nations System?

<p>1954 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which award was presented to UNICEF in 2006?

<p>Prince of Asturias Award of Concord (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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UNICEF History and Funding

  • UNICEF was created by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 1946, to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries devastated by World War II.

UNICEF Funding

  • UNICEF's total income for 2008 was $3,372,540,239.
  • 91.8% of UNICEF's income is estimated to be distributed to Program Services.

UNICEF Recognition

  • UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965.
  • (Note: No award was presented to UNICEF in 2006, according to the provided text.)

Original Full Name of UNICEF

  • (Note: The original full name of UNICEF is not specified in the provided text.)

Private Contributions

  • (Note: The percentage of UNICEF's income contributed by private groups and individuals is not specified in the provided text.)

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