UNICEF has three main goals, which are:
- To save children’s lives: UNICEF works to ensure that every child has access to basic healthcare, nutrition, clean water, sanitation, and education, in order to prevent child mortality and promote child survival.
- To defend their rights: UNICEF promotes and protects the rights of every child, including the right to a safe and healthy childhood, the right to education, and the right to participate in decisions that affect their lives. It also works to prevent and respond to violence, exploitation, and abuse against children.
- To promote the rights of children and young people: UNICEF works to promote the rights of every child, including the right to a safe and healthy childhood, the right to education, and the right to participate in decisions that affect their lives. This includes efforts to promote gender equality, empower young people, and support the inclusion of children with disabilities.
These three goals are interconnected and reflect UNICEF’s mission to ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow up healthy, educated, and protected.