The United Nations
Organization has launched a lo largo de la historia numerous programs and aid
funds to meet some urgent humanitarian needs.
Many of these funds have
become willing originally consolidated in institutions like UNICEF or
WHO.
UNICEF
It was created in 1946 to
meet the needs of children from World War II. Today has expanded its scope to
all matters relating to children.
Funding for UNICEF depends on
voluntary donations, mainly those from governments. It has headquarters in 6
countries and representative committees at 37.
FAO
It is the United Nations
Organization for Agriculture and Hunger. It was created in 1945 with the
goal of eradicating hunger. Their actions and interests focus on rural areas,
which constitutes more than 70% of the world's population.
The main body of the FAO
Conference, which meets every two years. They elect a governing council
composed of representatives of 49 countries that is renewed every three years.
WHO
The World Health Organization
was founded in 1948. Its objective is that all people should enjoy the highest
possible level of health. It is a health agency that serves global reference.
Proposes the needs of medical
research and policies needed at any given moment. It is also responsible for
observing and recording information relating to health globally.
UNHCR
The High Commissioner of
the United Nations for Refugees is a body created in 1950 in order to
protect and defend the interests and rights of refugees.
Collaborates with the various
countries to accept refugees. Protects the decision that these people are not
sent back to their country while the situation remains adverse and helps them
to return when conditions improve.
Fuerzas de Paz
The Blue Helmets go to
those countries that have left an armed process to help pacify the area and
provide assistance to civilians. They are also responsible for monitoring
compliance with the stipulations in the peace process.
Among his work are also clean
the capos such as mine, monitor the disarmament process and provide the most
immediate medical help in these situations.
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