Organizations Making a Difference
In a World of 7 Billion

UNICEF

UNICEF’s mission for children has been guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child since its adoption by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1989. The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women is the other essential reference point for the organization. As the only United Nations development and humanitarian agency wholly dedicated to children – assisting more than 150 countries and territories – UNICEF works closely with national and international stakeholders to mobilize broad support for the realization of all children’s rights, as embodied in these two treaties. The achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is central to this process. The MDGs encapsulate the basic building blocks of human development. UNICEF’s human rights approach shines consistent light on disparities – an approach reflected in its work to help young children to survive and develop through adequate health care and nutrition, and ensure that quality education is available to all, that prevention and care limit the spread of HIV and AIDS, that people can access clean water and basic sanitation and that partnerships are forged to advance development and benefit the lives of children. Visit www.unicef.org for more information.

The following UNICEF news stories address global issues that are relevant to the 7 Billion Actions campaign: 

UNICEF hosts briefing on corporate social responsibility and children - http://www.unicef.org/policyanalysis/index_59119.html

Delegates gather in New York to promote and protect the rights of children with disabilities - http://www.unicef.org/policyanalysis/index_58970.html

UNICEF Executive Director and other leaders focus on children in the fight against HIV/AIDS - http://www.unicef.org/policyanalysis/index_58860.html

At Japan global meeting on development goals, UNICEF Executive Director highlights equity - http://www.unicef.org/policyanalysis/japan_58773.html

Youth panel raises awareness on initiatives to advance the rights of indigenous peoples - http://www.unicef.org/policyanalysis/index_58598.html

UNICEF symposium highlights increasing number of young migrants - http://www.unicef.org/policyanalysis/index_58555.html

UNICEF and UNFPA launch report: ‘Women’s and Children’s Rights: Making the Connection’ - http://www.unicef.org/policyanalysis/index_57754.html

Flagship report launched: Adolescents are key to prosperity and equity - http://www.unicef.org/policyanalysis/index_57736.html

World Statistics Day: There’s power in numbers - http://www.unicef.org/policyanalysis/index_56590.html

'Women Deliver' conference addresses maternal health and child survival - http://www.unicef.org/health/index_53817.html