UNICEF Ireland

UNICEF Ireland
AbbreviationUNICEF Ireland
Formation1962
TypeNon-governmental organisation
Legal statusActive
HeadquartersDublin, Ireland
Head
Peter Power
Parent organization
UNICEF
Websitehttp://www.unicef.ie

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Ireland, also known as the Irish National Committee for UNICEF, is one of 36 UNICEF National Committees based in industrialised countries. The National Committees raise funds for the organisation's worldwide emergency and development work. UNICEF Ireland also advises the Irish Government and other bodies on policies and legislation which support programmes and commitments under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.