In this post, I will be analyzing the importance of UNICEF in Nigeria to your understanding despite the multifaceted and numerous functions that the organization is carrying out in the country.
UNICEF means United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, created as an agency in 1946 at the order of Ludwik Rajchman, a scientist from Poland. The function and objective of UNICEF at that time were to eliminate hunger berating children during the war years in 1939.
In recognition of the contribution of UNICEF to the wellbeing of children across the world, UNICEF won the Nobel peace prize in 1965.
Before we start analyzing the function of UNICEF Nigeria, let’s go through some basic facts about UNICEF.
- UNICEF supplies about 40% of vaccines to children in the world.
- UNICEF makes the most purchases of mosquito nets for children.
- UNICEF gives out vaccines freely to one in every three children.
What are the Core Functions of UNICEF Nigeria
UNICEF has been working tirelessly in Nigeria to help the child discover their potential, and lobby government to respect the rights of every child. This includes lessening maternal death, providing access to qualitative education for the child, and providing the child with clean water and nutritious food.
Other functions of UNICEF Nigeria include:
1. Involvement in the provision of primary healthcare facilities
One of UNICEF duties in Nigeria includes supporting the creation of primary healthcare facilities. UNICEF also provides quality meals and relief materials. It aims at improving sanitation and healthcare in African countries.
2. Promote the rights of children
UNICEF does a lot of collaborations with Nigerian government agencies and charity agencies to promote the right of every child. UNICEF also works with private bodies to center their social responsibility on the wellbeing of the child.
3. Supply of necessary materials to the clinic
UNICEF donates necessary materials like paper, drugs, beds, vaccines to clinics and health centers nationwide. UNICEF also help install clean water tanks and taps in places there are none.
4. Help in planning
UNICEF does a lot of consultant tasks for the state, and the federal government is planning for the growth of community-based services that will impact the lives of women and children.
5. Provide for vulnerable persons during an emergency
During emergency times, UNICEF does a lot of supplies to vulnerable persons. During war, famine, or catastrophe, UNICEF strives to guarantee the safety of children and other vulnerable persons.
Conclusion
On UNICEF about us webpage, they stated that “UNICEF is committed to realizing the rights of all children to help them build a strong foundation and have the best chance of fulfilling their potential. We believe that ensuring a happy and healthy child begins before birth: from ensuring his/her mother has access to good neonatal care and delivering in a clean, safe environment to reaching adulthood as a responsible, healthy, and informed parent to the next generation. This journey relies on a child having access to shelter, good nutrition, clean water and sanitation, healthcare and education”.
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