Österreichisches Komitee für UNICEF

UNICEF Austria is part of the global children's aid organization of the United Nations, which has been tirelessly committed to the welfare and rights of children and adolescents since its founding after World War II.

The main mission of UNICEF Austria is to save and improve the lives of children. This is achieved through the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which has been binding in Austria since 1992. UNICEF works worldwide in over 190 countries and territories to ensure that the rights of every child are considered in all decisions[2].

The core values of UNICEF include care, respect, integrity, trust, accountability, and sustainability. These values guide the behavior and daily interactions within the organization and with external partners[4].

UNICEF Austria focuses on several key areas:

• Healthcare: Providing medical assistance and vaccination campaigns.
• Nutrition: Ensuring a balanced diet for children, especially in emergency areas.
• Clean Water: Access to clean drinking water and sanitation facilities.
• Education: Promoting education and access to educational institutions.
• Emergency Aid: Immediate assistance in crisis situations and conflict areas.
• Children's Rights: Awareness, implementation, and promotion of children's rights in Austria and worldwide[1][2].

UNICEF Austria is involved in numerous initiatives to promote a sustainable and child-friendly society:

• Child-Friendly Communities: Over 350 communities in Austria have obtained the UNICEF additional certificate "Child-Friendly Community" to develop needs-based measures for children and adolescents and enable their participation[2].
• Children's Rights Schools: Programs that support schools in raising awareness of and living children's rights.
• Idea Competition "Imagine the World!": A creative competition that encourages children and adolescents to articulate their visions for a fair and inclusive world and communicate these to political decision-makers[5].

UNICEF Austria is funded solely through voluntary contributions. Donations and monthly support are crucial to continue UNICEF's work worldwide and ensure the survival of many children[1].

The team at UNICEF Austria is characterized by mutual respect, trust, genuine teamwork, and transparency. The organization offers flexible working conditions, training opportunities, and the chance to work in an international and dynamic environment. UNICEF Austria also emphasizes diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people with disabilities[3].

• 1 - https://unicef.at
• 2 - https://www.familieundberuf.at/sites/familieundberuf.at/files/dokumente/unicef_broschuere.pdf
• 3 - https://unicef.at/ueber-uns/unicef-jobs/
• 4 - https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-core-values
• 5 - https://www.bmbwf.gv.at/Themen/schule/schulpraxis/pwi/wb/denkdirdiewelt2023.html