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A prominent New York City-based agency of the United Nations, Unicef (United Nations Children’s Fund) is dedicated to providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children globally. Established in 1946, its primary mission is to advocate for children’s rights, meet their basic needs, and expand their opportunities. Unicef’s main areas of focus include immunisation, nutrition, education, sanitation, child protection, and emergency relief, operating in 192 countries and territories. Recognised with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965, it is the world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries.