UNICEF's core values are care, respect, integrity, trust, accountability, and sustainability. These values guide UNICEF's staff in their daily interactions and ensure adherence to the United Nations/International Civil Service Standards of Conduct.
Here's a breakdown of each value:
- Care: Showing concern and empathy for the well-being of children and their families.
- Respect: Valuing diversity, promoting inclusivity, and treating everyone with dignity.
- Integrity: Upholding the highest ethical standards and acting honestly and transparently.
- Trust: Building strong relationships based on reliability, credibility, and mutual confidence.
- Accountability: Taking responsibility for actions and decisions and being answerable to stakeholders.
- Sustainability: Working to create lasting positive change for children and future generations.
These values form the foundation of UNICEF's work, shaping its approach to humanitarian aid, development programs, and advocacy for children's rights around the world. They represent the principles that guide UNICEF's staff in their commitment to creating a better world for every child.
