Universal Children's Day is on 20 November every year...

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20th November every year is Universal Children's Day

The United Nations' (UN) Universal Children's Day, which was first celebrated in 1954, is on November 20th each year. UNICEF, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, promotes and coordinates this special day. UNICEF works towards improving children's welfare throughout the world.

UNICEF

Questions:

1. What is the purpose of Universal Children's Day?
2. What does UNICEF do (give examples of its actions)?
3. Why do you (not) give to UNICEF?