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UNICEF
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. Founded in 1946, UNICEF has played a crucial role in improving child health, nutrition, protection, and hygiene, especially in regions affected by war, poverty, and disaster.
Audrey Hepburn and UNICEF
Audrey Hepburn served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador from 1989 until her death in 1993. Motivated by her own experiences of wartime hunger and suffering as a child in the Netherlands during WWII, Hepburn became a passionate advocate for children in need. She undertook field missions to Ethiopia, Turkey, South America, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Somalia, raising global awareness of child suffering and the importance of humanitarian aid.
Her compassion, hands-on approach, and celebrity status helped bring unprecedented attention to UNICEF's work. Hepburn received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in recognition of her efforts.
See Also
- Audrey Hepburn
- [[Bathing]] is a key aspect of hygiene promoted by UNICEF to prevent disease, especially among children.
- Humanitarian Work
- Child Welfare
- Malnutrition
UNICEF continues to be a leading force in global child advocacy and relief.