About UNICEF

• The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), originally known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, was created by the United Nations General Assembly in 1946.
• It was created to provide emergency food and healthcare to children and mothers in countries that had been devastated by World War II.  
• In 1950, UNICEF’s mandate was extended to address the long-term needs of children and women in developing countries everywhere. 
• In 1953, it became a permanent part of the United Nations System.

Why in News?

• UNICEF has extended emergency support to more than 12,000 Rohingya refugees whose shelters were gutted in a devastating fire.

https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=Bangladesh%3a-UNICEF-extends-emergency-support-for-Rohingyas-whose-shelters-were-destroyed-in-a-fire-at–refugees-camp&id=456937