Welcome to UNICEF Quotes, a collection of insightful and inspiring words from the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). UNICEF has been at the forefront of advocating for the rights and well-being of children worldwide since its inception in 1946. Through its programs and initiatives, UNICEF strives to ensure every child has access to education, healthcare, protection, and a safe environment to thrive.
Throughout its history, UNICEF has been led by the vision of a world where every child’s rights are recognized and upheld. From addressing the immediate needs of children affected by emergencies to advocating for long-term systemic change, UNICEF works tirelessly to make this vision a reality. The quotes gathered here reflect the wisdom, compassion, and dedication of the individuals and organizations involved in UNICEF’s mission.
Explore these UNICEF quotes below and discover the profound perspectives and powerful messages that drive the efforts to create a better world for children everywhere. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, motivation, or simply a deeper understanding of the issues facing children globally, these quotes offer valuable insights to ponder and share.
My role model was Sachin Tendulkar as a kid. I feel very proud that I have been able to follow his footsteps and become a UNICEF ambassador like him. Hima Das
I’ve been a Goodwill Ambassador for the UNICEF and the UNICEF family for more than twelve years. Danny Glover
When I started to work with UNICEF, it was a new way of giving some love and care to the world. Nana Mouskouri
It is a huge honor to be part of the UNICEF family. UNICEF has done tremendous work in Turkey and globally, I am looking forward to meeting as many children and young people as I can, hearing and sharing their stories. Cedi Osman
I do commercials, but I also go to Sudan as an ambassador for UNICEF. James Nesbitt
I’ve been doing a lot of work on female rights, especially adolescent rights. I’ve been to a lot of schools where the UNICEF had set up villages in India, and it’s an eye-opening experience. Priyanka Chopra
I look forward to working with UNICEF as they continue to make the world a better place for children. Orlando Bloom
My mother believed strongly that every life matters. She demonstrated on a daily basis, particularly through her humanitarian work as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, her strong belief in the value of every life. Sean Hepburn Ferrer
Working with kids is something I really enjoy doing – that’s why I also do work with UNICEF. Lewis Hamilton
I adore my family; they are my joy. However, I am committed to my work. If, on a Saturday morning when I was ostensibly going to be with the children, and something arose at RADA or at UNICEF or at the orphanage or whatever, I would allow the other pressures to take precedent. Richard Attenborough
I feel that the most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life is to be associated with UNICEF. Danny Kaye
Of those who die from avoidable, poverty-related causes, nearly 10 million, according to UNICEF, are children under five. They die from diseases such as measles, diarrhoea, and malaria that are easy and inexpensive to treat or prevent. Peter Singer
I have been lucky to see first-hand the impact that UNICEF has had on children’s lives and I am looking forward to continuing my work with the organization. Choi Si-won
When the Haiti earthquake happened, I registered with UNICEF to set up an account, and posted to Twitter for people to donate to it. In a matter of a couple of hours, $30,000 had been donated. That, to me, was eye-opening. Misha Collins
I don’t find acting to be a particularly noble way to make a living. I’m not saving anybody’s life, I’m not a teacher, I’m not working for UNICEF. I don’t think I’m some big deal. Ellen Pompeo
Through Unicef, we, the people of FC Barcelona, the people of Barca, are very proud to donate our shirt to the children of the world who are our present, but especially are our future. Joan Laporta
Bulgaria is the first state that has been awarded for its excellent fight against iodine deficiency by UNICEF. Anatoly Karpov
Over the next two years UNICEF will focus on improving access to and the quality of education to provide children who have dropped out of school or who work during school hours the opportunity to gain a formal education! Roger Moore
People in Ethiopia, the Sudan, etc., don’t know Audrey Hepburn, but they recognize the name UNICEF. When they see UNICEF, their faces light up, because they know that something is happening. In the Sudan, for example, they call a water pump ‘UNICEF.’ Audrey Hepburn
I said I did not know enough about UNICEF to handle a press conference and she said they would not want to talk about it they would only want to talk about films. Roger Moore
My first big mission for UNICEF in Ethiopia was just to attract attention, before it was too late, to conditions which threatened the whole country. My role was to inform the world, to make sure that the people of Ethiopia were not forgotten. Audrey Hepburn
Bond has afforded me a great personal passport, which I use for UNICEF. Roger Moore
In working with UNICEF our corporate partners have demonstrated time and again that their financial resources, leadership and expertise can bring about real and lasting benefits for the world’s children. Carol Bellamy
UNICEF has repeatedly called on governments to ensure basic services for children and this includes providing food where the need exists. Carol Bellamy
In choosing global corporate partners UNICEF emphasises compatibility with our core values and looks to build alliances that advance our mission of ensuring the health, education, equality and protection for all the world’s children. Carol Bellamy
I can testify to what UNICEF means to children because I was among those who received food and medical relief right after World War II. Audrey Hepburn
I am glad to learn UNICEF considers sport an important part of education. Marcel Desailly
Working with UNICEF made me grow up and recognize how fortunate I am. Roger Moore
I have been working with UNICEF Peru a lot. I am aiming to educate children, mostly because once adults reach adulthood, your views are shaped. With children, you can really teach them, you can open their eyes to what is really going on. The only way we can open their eyes and free them is by educating them. Isabela Moner
I’ve read an awful lot. And one of the things that I was flat-out wrong on was that UNICEF is not a political organization. Their focus is purely on the vulnerability of children around the world. That’s my focus with my charitable views and endeavors. Paul Casey
I guarantee you that the people who watch ‘Conan O’Brien’ or who watch ‘Entertainment Tonight’ and probably a lot of these other programs have never heard of Operation Blessing. Maybe they have heard of UNICEF, and I’m sure they have heard of the Red Cross, but they haven’t heard of this organization. John Tesh
For example, UNICEF works with governments to change legislation such as in India where a law was passed raising the age of compulsory school completion to keep children in school and away from the workplace for longer. Carol Bellamy
I didn’t go to Latin America thinking, ‘I’m gonna write a book. This is what I’m gonna do.’ I went there to work for UNICEF and to learn. Jenna Bush
Corporate partners help UNICEF fund our programmes for children, advocate with us on their behalf, or facilitate our work through logistical, technical, research or supply support. Carol Bellamy
At a time when we aim to accelerate our efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and define a bold agenda for the period beyond 2015, the role of charity can and should grow. U.N. bodies such as the U.N. Volunteers Programme and UNICEF offer venues for people across the world to get involved. Ban Ki-moon
Of those who die from avoidable, poverty-related causes, nearly 10 million, according to UNICEF, are children under five. They die from diseases such as measles, diarrhea, and malaria that are easy and inexpensive to treat or prevent. Peter Singer
UNICEF has made the most rewarding thing that I have ever done in my life. Nana Mouskouri
It is a dream come true to become a UNICEF National Ambassador. Cedi Osman
I went to India with UNICEF in connection with Manchester United to raise money for children’s education. James Nesbitt
When I was a little girl, I remember carrying my orange UNICEF carton with me as I went Trick-or-Treating. Brandy Norwood
Whenever I speak at the United Nations, UNICEF or elsewhere to raise awareness of the continual and rampant recruitment of children in wars around the world, I come to realize that I still do not fully understand how I could have possibly survived the civil war in my country, Sierra Leone. Ishmael Beah
I’ve been a UNICEF ambassador since I was 17. Selena Gomez
All children, regardless of their income, ethnicity, or geography have the right to be protected and be given the opportunity to reach their full potential, which is why our global HSNi Cares partner is the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. Mindy Grossman