The UN Secretary-General
Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?
António Guterres
This year marks the creation of the United Nations after World War II.
1945
If a country is in the United Nations, what is it called?
A "Member State"
How many Secretaries-General of the United Nations have there been so far?
9
This is the main decision-making body of the United Nations, with 15 members, including 5 permanent members with veto power.
Security Council
This position is the "chief administrative officer" or leader of the United Nations
The Secretary-General
Where is António Guterres from?
Portugal
The United Nations aims to promote these 17 broad targets to reduce poverty and protect the planet.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
How many countries are considered "Member States" of the United Nations?
193
What was one of the job Guterres had before becoming the UN Secretary-General?
He was the prime minister of Portugal.
This UN agency is responsible for providing education, health care, and emergency aid to children worldwide.
UNICEF
This is the main deliberative body of the United Nations, where all 193 member states meet annually to discuss global issues.
General Assembly
Which year did Secretary-General Antonio Guterres take office?
2017
This country is the most recent to join the United Nations, becoming a member in 2011.
What is South Sudan
How often does the General Assembly meet?
The General Assembly meets once a year for a regular session, usually starting in September.