General UNICEF
What does UNICEF stand for?
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund or United Nations Children's Fund
Name an example of a Rare Disease
Cystic Fibrosis, Huntington's Disease, Muscular Dystrophy, Angelman Syndrome, Hemophilia, Rett Syndrome
Name one of Children's Rights
Education, Healthcare, Safety, Basic Needs (food, clean water, hygienic living space), Equality, To Be Heard (this list is not exhaustive)
What are our school colours?
Purple and White
What river runs through London, Ontario?
Thames River
Name one of UNICEF's main areas
Education, Children's rights and protections, Social and behavioural changes, Basic needs (food, water, sanitation, and hygiene)
What is the main cause of rare diseases in an individual?
Genetic (72%)
Which organization leads World Children's Day?
UNICEF
What are Western University's varsity athletes called?
Mustangs
Which venue in downtown London hosts big concerts and events?
Budweiser Gardens
What are the 3 pillars of UNICEF?
Fundraising, Education, Advocacy
When is Rare Disease Day?
February 28th
When is World Children's Day?
November 20th
How many full-time undergraduate students are at Western?
30,647
What is one of the most famous parks in downtown London?
Victoria Park
How many countries does UNICEF operate in?
190
How many people suffer from rare diseases worldwide (number)?
300 million people
What is World Children's Day?
A day that promotes children's rights and wellbeing worldwide
In what year was Western founded?
1878
What is the population of London, Ontario?
Over 630,000 people
How much money did UNICEF Western raise from 2023-2026?
$35000
How many people (ratio) do rare diseases affect?
1 in 2000 people
Name one of the two milestones adopted on World Children's Day
1. Declaration of the Rights of the Child (1959)
2. Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989)
Which FOUR faculties existed at Western in 1881?
Arts, Divinity, Law, and Medicine
When was London, Ontario founded?
1826