UN Organisations

• UNDP stands for United Nations Development Programme. It was established on November 22 1965.
• The main objective of UNDP is economic and social development.
• By 2015 Bangladesh achieved eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) including reducing child mortality improving maternal health reducing poverty rates and empowering women.
• Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received the United Nations award in 2010 for significantly contributing to achieving the Millennium Development Goals especially in reducing child mortality.
• UNDP is currently working on achieving the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for comprehensive development.
• UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization. It was established on November 16 1945.
• UNESCO is headquartered in France’s World Heritage Centre.
• UNESCO became a subsidiary body of the United Nations in 1946.
• The main objective of UNESCO is the advancement of the quality of life through the promotion of education science and culture globally including Bangladesh.
• FAO stands for Food & Agriculture Organization. It was established in 1945.
• The headquarters of FAO is in Rome Italy.
• FAO works with the Bangladesh government to ensure food security for the country’s vast and growing population.
• WHO stands for World Health Organization. It was established on April 7 1948.
• The headquarters of WHO is in Geneva Switzerland.
• WHO declared Bangladesh polio-free in 2014.
• UNHCR stands for United Nations High Commission for Refugees. It was established on December 14 1958.
• UNHCR received the Nobel Peace Prize twice in 1954 and 1981.
• UNHCR mediates on the Bangladesh-Myanmar issue and contributes to meeting the daily expenses of refugees and housing of the Bihari community in Bangladesh.
• UNIFEM stands for United Nations Development Fund for Women.
• UNIFEM implements various programs for the development of women advocates for women’s rights engages them in economic activities and addresses issues concerning women including safe labor practices.
• UNFPA stands for United Nations Population Fund.
• UNFPA works on developing national healthcare skills and protocols raising awareness about family planning ending child marriage gender-based violence and ensuring maternal care.
• ILO stands for International Labour Organization. It was established on April 11 1919.
• The headquarters of ILO is in Geneva Switzerland.
• The main objective of ILO is promoting progress and equality in the workplace.
• ILO addresses issues such as ensuring an 8-hour workday fair wages and humane working environments. It was the first specialized agency of the United Nations.