UNICEF

Proper noun

Meaning

UNICEF

Acronym of United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund.

Unicef

(UK, Australia, New Zealand) Alternative letter-case form of UNICEF (not used in North America)

Synonyms

Examples

For example, UNICEF works with governments to change legislation such as in India where a law was passed raising the age of compulsory school completion to keep children in school and away from the workplace for longer. Carol Bellamy

Over the next two years UNICEF will focus on improving access to and the quality of education to provide children who have dropped out of school or who work during school hours the opportunity to gain a formal education! Roger Moore

I have a long-lasting gratitude and trust for what UNICEF does. Audrey Hepburn

UNICEF has repeatedly called on governments to ensure basic services for children and this includes providing food where the need exists. Carol Bellamy

Corporate partners help UNICEF fund our programmes for children, advocate with us on their behalf, or facilitate our work through logistical, technical, research or supply support. Carol Bellamy

When the Haiti earthquake happened, I registered with UNICEF to set up an account, and posted to Twitter for people to donate to it. In a matter of a couple of hours, $30,000 had been donated. That, to me, was eye-opening. Misha Collins

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