UNICEF Flag
International Organisation FlagsThe flag of the United Nations Children’s Fund, founded in 1946.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | UNICEF Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | International Organisation Flags |
| Adopted On | 1946 |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 2 |
| Main Colors | UNICEF Blue, White |
| Design Type | Blue field with a mother and child before a globe |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| UNICEF Blue | #1CABE2 | |
| White | #FFFFFF |
Flag Design and Symbols
| UNICEF Blue colour | Represents the field |
|---|---|
| White colour | Represents the emblem |
| Mother and child | The agency’s focus on children |
| Olive branches | Peace, shared with the wider UN emblem |
Facts about the Flag of UNICEF Flag
- The emblem shows a mother holding a child in front of a globe framed by olive branches, placed on the same light blue field used across the United Nations system.
- The flag of the United Nations Children’s Fund, founded in 1946.
- The flag belongs to the United Nations Children's Fund. It is used worldwide.
- It was founded on 11 December 1946.
- It is based in New York.
- The flag was adopted in 1946.
- The design is 80 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: Blue field with a mother and child before a globe.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 2 colours: UNICEF Blue and white.
- The UNICEF Blue stands for the field.
- The white stands for the emblem.
- Mother and child: The agency’s focus on children.
- Olive branches: Peace, shared with the wider UN emblem.
- It was created to help children in countries devastated by the Second World War, and was made a permanent part of the UN in 1953.
- It is filed here under International Organisation Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the UNICEF Flag
What is the UNICEF Flag?
The flag of the United Nations Children’s Fund, founded in 1946.
Whose flag is the UNICEF Flag?
It is the flag of the United Nations Children's Fund, used worldwide.
When was the United Nations Children's Fund founded?
The United Nations Children's Fund was founded on 11 December 1946.
When was the UNICEF Flag adopted?
The UNICEF Flag was adopted in 1946.
What do the colours of the UNICEF Flag mean?
UNICEF Blue for the field and white for the emblem.
What do the symbols on the UNICEF Flag mean?
Mother and child — The agency’s focus on children. Olive branches — Peace, shared with the wider UN emblem.
Where is it based and how large is it?
It is based in New York.
What are the proportions of the UNICEF Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the UNICEF Flag?
It was created to help children in countries devastated by the Second World War, and was made a permanent part of the UN in 1953.
Is the UNICEF Flag a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under International Organisation Flags.
