UN Agencies
This UN agency works to empower women and promote gender equality.
UN Women (UNW)
UNFPA is the Youngest UN agency: true or false?
False
T/F: The United Nations was established on October 24, 1945, with the signing of the UN Charter by 51 member countries
This Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF is a Colombian singer and songwriter known for hits such as "Hips Don't Lie" and "Whenever, Wherever." UNICE Goodwill ambassador since 2003.
Shakira
This UN agency is dedicated to ending the global AIDS epidemic through prevention, treatment, care, and support
UNAIDS
In what year was UNFPA established?
1969
How many official languages does the United Nations have? What are they?
six. English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, and Russian.
This Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF since 2016 has won the Miss World pageant, is a popular Bollywood actress, and has starred in Hollywood films such as "Baywatch" and "Quantico." She is also married to a Disney Channel child star.
Priyanka Chopra
This UN agency provides food assistance to people affected by conflict and natural disasters
World food program
What was the name of the predecessor organization to UNFPA?
The predecessor organization to UNFPA was the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA).
How many member states does the United Nations currently have?
193
known for her lead in stranger things, things actress was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF in 2018
Millie Bobby Brown
This UN agency focuses on eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, and building resilience to crises
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Who is the current Executive Director of UNFPA
Dr. Natalia Kanem
Which country in West Africa is home to the UNFPA West Africa Country Office?
Dakar, Senegal
This athleete has won a total of 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era. They have been a UNICE Goodwill ambassador since 2011.
Serena Williams
This UN agency is responsible for protecting refugees, asylum seekers and stateless persons worldwide
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
In what year did UNFPA receive the Nobel Peace Prize?
2021
What is the name of the highest court of the United Nations, located in The Hague, Netherlands?
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
This Argentine footballer has won numerous awards including the Ballon d'Or seven times, and is considered one of the greatest players of all time. They have been a UNICE Goodwill ambassador since 2010.
Lionel Messi