The UN Secretary-General
Growing up in Lisbon, this world leader is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations
António Guterres
What is the work area of the UN that deals with nuclear disarmament, terrorism, and peacekeeping?
Peace and Security
If a country is in the United Nations, what is it called?
A "Member State"
This signing of what document in San Francisco in 1945 created the United Nations?
The United Nations Charter
In September 2021, the United Nations began what number annual session of the General Assembly?
The 76th session
How many Secretaries-General of the United Nations have there been so far?
9
What work area of the UN deals with poverty, hunger, education, and the environment?
Sustainable Development
This position is the "chief administrative officer" or leader of the United Nations
The Secretary-General
What is the location of United Nations Headquarters?
New York City
What is the name of the UN Goals that have replaced the Millennium Development Goals?
The Sustainable Development Goals. (SDGs)
Before becoming Secretary-General, what was António Guterres' job?
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
What work area of the UN deals with women's rights, children's rights, and indigenous people?
Human Rights
Name at least three organs of the United Nations
Secretariat, General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, International Court of Justice, Trusteeship Council
In what year was the UN formally created?
1945
What is the name of the main deliberative body of the UN, which includes all 193 Member States?
The General Assembly
What languages does Secretary-General António speak?
Portuguese, English, French and Spanish
What work area of the UN deals with refugees, natural disasters, and food security?
Humanitarian Affairs
How many countries are considered "Member States" of the United Nations?
193
This organization was replaced by the United Nations after "failing" to prevent World War II.
The League of Nations
What is it called when no Member State at the UN requests a formal vote on a resolution?
Consensus!
When did Secretary-General António take office?
January 1, 2017
What work area of the UN deals with legal conflicts between countries?
International Law
The Member States of the General Assembly meet during these months for their "regular session".
September to December
Approximately how many uniformed personnel are serving worldwide in United Nations peacekeeping operations?
90000
What are organizations that work for the common good and partner with the UN, but are not part of any government called?
NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations)