Question

Write the full form of UNESCO, WHO and UNICEF.

Answer 1

Hint:
A specialized agency for promoting world peace and security.
A specialized agency for promoting international health.
An international organization for promoting humanitarian and child development worldwide.

Complete answer:
UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is an international non- profit organization consisting of 193 member states, established in the year 1945 on 16th November. It has come into force with 5 main motives, i.e.

a) Promoting quality Education to improve literacy.
b) Protect and safeguard Cultural power.
c) Creation of knowledge through Science for better sustainable future.
d) Promoting practices regarding Social and Human Sciences to bring peace, inclusion and non- discrimination at global level.
e) Contributing to the Communication and Information sector to ensure freedom of expression, development of media, sharing of information and knowledge.

Headquarter: Paris, France

WHO: World Health Organization is a specialized international directing and coordinating organization aimed at promoting health, keeping the world secure and safe and taking measurable steps to combat diseases in the world. It is a collaboration of 194 member countries and came into force on 7th April 1948. The primary goals are:

a) Special focus on primary health to ameliorate quality of essentials.
b) Working on providing sustainable financing and protection.
c) Enhancing access to medicines and health related products.
d) Providing appropriate training to the workforce regarding labour policies.
e) Assisting participation of people in national health policies.
f) Monitoring and sharing information.

Headquarter: Geneva

UNICEF: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is an international agency responsible for saving children’s life, protecting their rights and helping in fulfilling their potential starting from childhood till adolescence. It was established in the year 1946 on 11th December and works in 190 countries. The major goals are:

a) Inclusion and protection of children so that they grow up in a safe environment.
b) Reduce child mortality rate by reaching the most vulnerable children everywhere.
c) Supporting the right to learn for both girl and boy and those who are left behind in danger.
d) Reduce child poverty and give an equitable chance in life.
e) Working on reaching every and his/her family in case of emergencies with life-saving aid.
f) Creating innovation solutions to boost the progress of children and young people.

Headquarter: New York, United States

Note:
UNESCO and UNICEF is working towards attaining Sustainable Development Goals Agenda 2030.
WHO is also working towards providing relief in this pandemic Covid-19.
UNICEF is also a non-governmental organization.