UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund

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September 2022 - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the United Nations General-Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, help meet their basic needs, and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF works in developing countries through its development and humanitarian assistance programming to fulfill its mandate, including promoting the equal rights of girls and women, equal rights and support their full participation in the political, social, and economic development of their communities. With Global Affairs Canada’s support, in humanitarian emergencies, UNICEF provides life-saving health and nutrition interventions for children, pregnant and lactating women to support the treatment, growth and development of healthy children. Project activities include: (1) providing ready-to-use therapeutic food to treat severe acute malnutrition and child wasting; and (2) providing community-based health care services to identify and treat malnutrition.