UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund), established in 1946, is the UN agency dedicated to protecting children’s rights and supporting their holistic development worldwide. Operating in over 190 countries and territories, UNICEF focuses on health, nutrition, education, child protection, and access to clean water and sanitation. With the mission to ensure that every child can survive, learn, play, and grow in a safe environment, UNICEF works in close partnership with governments, businesses, and the international community to create lasting change and build a better future for children everywhere.