UNICEF History
When was UNICEF founded
1946
Where is UNICEF headquartered
New York City
Who does UNICEF advocate for?
True or False: UNICEF USA is consistently the top national committee that funds UNICEF's work for children.
True
Picnic on the Quad
When did it become a permanent part of the UN?
1953
How many members are on UNICEF's exec board?
36
True or false: To advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs, and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential
True
UNICEF operates in about how many countries and territories
Over 190
When was our last fundraiser?
October 1st @ 1:30-3:30pm Warner Commons
When did UNICEF win a Nobel Peace Prize
1965
How often are executive board UNICEF members elected
Every three years
Why was UNICEF created
To help and advocate for children in violent and unhealthy situations
True or False: UNICEF relies upon The Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against People as guidelines to achieve its mission statement
False (All Forms of Discrimination Against Women*)
What are some things JMU UNICEF does?
Advocacy, fundraising, and social events (bake sales, picnics, writing representatives, etc.)
What month was UNICEF founded?
December
How many national cities across the globe are there?
36
Of every dollar spent, how many cents goes toward helping children?
90 cents (UNICEF USA spends about 8 cents on fundraising costs and just under 2 cents on administration.)
About how many staffers does UNICEF have
13,000
What's our instagram handle? (And are you following?)
@jmuunicefclub and YES
What was UNICEF used for in 1946?
To provide food, clothing, and healthcare to the children of post WW2
Who are UNICEF exec board members elected by?
The United Nations' Economic and Social Council
Name one of UNICEF's principles
Universality, non-discrimination, the best interests of the child, the right to survival and development, the indivisibility and interdependence of human rights, accountability, and the respect for the voice of the child
Who is the current CEO of UNICEF
Catherine Russell
What was the name of our founder (first and last, spelling counts)
Cate Hickman