The Development Of UNICEF

Unicef Created

Dec 1, 1946

UNICEF is created in December 1946 by the United Nations to provide food, clothing and health care to TO Europian children.

Education

Oct 27, 1951

Begins an abiding concern with education, starting with support to teacher training and classroom equipment in newly independent countries.

UNICEF becomes permanent part of the UN

Mar 7, 1953

Declaration of the Rights of the Child

Jan 1, 1959

The UN General Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, which defines children’s rights to protection, education, health care, shelter and good nutrition.

Nobel Peace Prize

Mar 7, 1965

For the promotion of brotherhood among nations.

International Year of the Child

Mar 7, 1979

Marked by celebrations around the world, people and organizations reaffirm their commitment to children’s rights

Breastfeeding Code approved

Jun 1, 1981