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UNICEF and the Power of Visuals

Author(s) Ms. Arpita Singh, Dr. Sumita Kathuria
Country India
Abstract Background Humanitarian communication increasingly relies on visual and cultural strategies to advocate for children’s rights. Applied art-animation, symbolic design, and narrative media has emerged as a tool for shaping global solidarity while raising ethical concerns about representation.
Objective This study examines how UNICEF employs applied art in advocacy, focusing on the campaigns Unfairy Tales and Promise Ring. It investigates how visual storytelling balances emotional appeal, cultural pedagogy, and ethical responsibility.
Methods A qualitative approach was adopted, combining textual and visual analysis of campaign materials with critical discourse analysis. Campaign selection was guided by their global reach, innovative formats, and recognition through international awards.
Results Findings show that applied art expands the expressive repertoire of humanitarian advocacy, shifting communication from pity-driven appeals to participatory frameworks. Campaigns mobilize empathy, reinforce dignity, and embed solidarity in cultural practices, though ethical risks persist.
Conclusion Applied art is not merely aesthetic; it functions as cultural pedagogy, mediating empathy, ethics, and responsibility in global advocacy.
Keywords Applied art, Visual Storytelling, Child Rights, Ethical Representation, UNICEF Campaigns, Humanitarian Communication, Soft Power, Global Solidarity
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-08-28
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.54617
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