UNICEF, or United Nations Children’s Fund, is the United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide, working globally to uphold children’s rights and protect them from harm and discrimination. The organization has been present in China since 1979, collaborating with the government and local partners to promote policies that advance children’s rights and ensure that vulnerable children benefit from national development. UNICEF’s work in China encompasses child protection, health and development, education, and social policy, while also providing humanitarian assistance during emergencies. UNICEF’s media cooperation in China includes a 2025 MoU with The Paper (澎湃), an online outlet under Shanghai’s CCP.