UNICEF was created in 1946 after World War II. The organization was created by the United Nations to provide food, clothing, and healthcare to European children facing famine and disease in the aftermath of the war. UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to promote the rights and wellbeing of every child. “UNICEF was created with a distinct purpose in mind: to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path.” Major focuses of the organization are education--especially for girls,-- immunizations, and the prevention of malnutrition. In 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross was established. “The ICRC is an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence.” One of the major focuses for ICRC is the prevention of sexual violence, specifically during armed conflict. To combat this issue, education is strongly encouraged in order to avoid stigmatization. The organization is working with armed groups in places such as South Sudan to “remind them of their obligation to spare civilians from harm.” Child Soldiers International, formerly known as the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers, is a human rights organization founded in 1998. The organization is a registered charity that receives funds through donations. According to the charity’s website, their goal is “to end all recruitment, use and exploitation of children by armed forces and groups.” In order to achieve its goal, the group works children and communities to advocate for children and inform them of their rights. Some of the ideas the organization values are collaboration, integrity, independence, respect, accountability, and equality. Child Soldiers International works to unite individual communities and national organizations together to fight for international change and increased protections for children.
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