UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of

every child are realized. We have the global authority to influence

decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the

most innovative ideas into reality. That makes us unique among world

organizations, and unique among those working with the young.



We believe that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of

human progress. UNICEF was created with this purpose in mind, to work with

others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and

discrimination place in a child's path. We believe that we can, together,

advance the cause of humanity.