UNICEF
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News:
UNICEF-supported survey
reveals obstacles that reduce women in workforce
What's
in the news?
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‘Factors influencing young women’s
participation in labour force and non-traditional jobs’, a survey conducted by
UNICEF’s public-private youth platform YuWaah and U-Report, has revealed that
that 55% of women prefer to work from home so that they can manage the house
chores too.
Key
takeaways:
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The survey said that while 75% of young
women and men believe that finding a job is the most important next step for
the women post their studies, less than a fifth believe that women should get
married immediately after completing their academics.
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Almost 52% of the respondents believe that
access to information and opportunities or support from families are key
factors that influence young women’s decision to develop job-ready skills and
join the workforce.
United
Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF):
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UNICEF is a special program of the United
Nations (UN) devoted to aiding national efforts to improve the health,
nutrition, education and general welfare of children.
Backdrop:
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UNICEF was created in 1946 as International Children’s Emergency Fund (ICEF) by the UN
relief Rehabilitation Administration to help
children affected by World War II.
Features:
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UNICEF became a permanent part of the United Nations in 1953.
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It is mandated
by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of
children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their
opportunities to reach their full potential.
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UNICEF is guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child,
1989.
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It strives to establish children’s rights
as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour towards
children.
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Awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1965 for “promotion of brotherhood among
the nations”.
Headquarters: New
York City, USA.
Work:
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It works in over 190 countries and
territories with 7 regional offices.
Other
Functions:
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Hold-ups immunization programs for childhood diseases and programs to
prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.
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Provides funding for health services,
educational facilities and other welfare services.
Governance
Structure:
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UNICEF is governed by an Executive Board consisting of 36
members that are elected to terms of three years by the United Nations’
Economic and Social Council.
Funding:
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Both government and private contributions
finance the activities of UNICEF.