UNICEF Facts
What does UNICEF stand for?
United Nations Children's Fund
Every child has the right to go to what place to learn?
School/Education
A lack of enough food is called what?
Hunger
UNICEF works in more than 190 of these.
Countries and territories
UNICEF's logo includes a mother and what?
A child
In what year was UNICEF founded?
1946
Every child has the right to receive this when they are sick.
Healthcare/Medical care
What essential resource do millions of children still lack access to?
Clean water
Which continent has the largest number of countries?
Africa
What color is most associated with UNICEF?
Blue
UNICEF is part of which international organization?
The United Nations
What document outlines the rights of children worldwide?
Convention on the Rights of the Child
What global event can disrupt children's education and healthcare services?
Natural disasters (or conflicts)
Which country has the largest population in the world?
India
UNICEF has a famous annual fundraising event on Halloween called what?
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
What is UNICEF's primary mission?
Protecting and improving the lives of children
Children have the right to be protected from what type of treatment?
Abuse, neglect, or exploitation
What disease was nearly eradicated through vaccination campaigns supported by UNICEF?
Polio
Which country is known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills"?
Rwanda
UNICEF supplies emergency aid after what kinds of events?
Natural disasters and humanitarian crises
UNICEF works in approximately how many countries and territories?
More than 190
According to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, everyone under what age is considered a child?
18
Name one of UNICEF's focus areas besides education.
Health, nutrition, clean water, sanitation, protection, emergencies, etc.
Which country is home to UNICEF headquarters?
United States (New York City)
What award did UNICEF receive in 1965 for its humanitarian work?
The Nobel Peace Prize