The full name of UNICEF is the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund.
UNICEF was established by the United Nations on December 11, 1946. Originally, its purpose was to address the urgent needs of children in post-World War II Europe and China. The "Emergency" in its name reflected its initial mandate to provide relief during this period of crisis.
While the organization's focus has broadened over the years to encompass a wider range of child welfare issues globally, it continues to be widely recognized and referred to by its acronym, UNICEF. The original full name, however, remains its official title.