| Definition |
UNICEF. An organization of the United Nations created in 1946 to provide food, clothing, and health care to children facing famine and disease. It also provides support for education; advocates for the protection of children's and women's rights; helps developing countries deliver services to victims of war, disaster, extreme poverty, violence, and disability; and promotes the equal rights and full participation of women and girls in the political, social, and economic development of their communities. |