The United Nations
What does “UN” stand for?
United Nations
What does UNICEF stand for?
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
What does NGO stand for?
Non-Governmental Organization
I say all kids have the right to play,
To feel safe and learn every day.
No matter where on Earth you live,
Respect and care I try to give.
What am I?
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Who are the three women in "Hidden Figures" who worked at NASA and played a key role in the success of the space program?
Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson.
What year was the United Nations created?
1945
What year was UNICEF created?
1946
Are NGOs part of the government?
No
I live in Canada, strong and free,
Protecting rights for you and me.
Speech, religion, vote, and more—
I’m part of our country’s legal system
What am I?
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
This character fought for her right to attend graduate school, despite discrimination, to pursue her dream of becoming an engineer.
Mary Jackson?
How many countries are members of the UN?
193 countries
Name one way UNICEF helps children.
Provide access to healthcare, education, clean water, nutrition, and protection from violence, exploitation, and discrimination.
Name the NGO:
I care for creatures big and small,
In forests, oceans, I protect them all.
My panda logo is known to many,
I save wildlife—can you name me?
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
You have a name, it’s truly yours,
It’s written down in records.
It tells the world just who you are—
This right protects you near and far.
The Right to a Name and Identity
This woman in the movie had to fight to be formally recognized for her skills and expertise, as she was initially given the title of a supervisor without any pay increase.
Dorothy Vaughan?
Why was the United Nations created?
To promote peace, security, and cooperation between countries after World War II
How many countries does UNICEF work in?
190 countries
Name the NGO:
I travel the world, not just one land,
Doctors and nurses lend a helping hand.
In war or disaster, I rush to the scene,
With care and supplies to keep people safe.
What am I?
Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)
I’m not a job, I’m not a chore,
But I help kids learn and explore.
Outside, inside, every day,
You have the right to laugh and play.
The Right to Play
In "Hidden Figures," the women were often not given the recognition they deserved, especially when this right was violated—it's the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
Right to Equality
Name one thing the UN does to help countries.
Keeps peace, sends aid, protects human rights
Name one country where UNICEF is actively working
India, Pakistan, Syria, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iraq, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Yemen
I started with one small boy’s dream,
To bring clean water, a flowing stream.
To villages far, I dug down deep,
With wells and pumps, I help kids like me thrive,
Which NGO keeps hope alive?
Ryan’s Well Foundation
If trouble comes or things go wrong,
This right ensures you won’t wait long.
You’ll get a trial that’s fair and clear—
In court, your voice they have to hear.
Legal Rights / Right to a Fair Trial
In the movie, Katherine Johnson was allowed to take advanced mathematics courses at a young age. This shows the importance of which human right?
Right to education