Quick Facts
What year was the UN founded?
1945
Which global conflict was the UN formed in response to?
WWII
Name 3 out of 6 official UN programs
UNDP, UNEP, UNFPA, UN-HABITAT, UNICEF, WFP
How many members of the UN are there currently?
193
What is the mission statement of the UN?
Peace, Dignity and Equality on a Healthy Planet
What is the founding document of the UN?
The UN Charter
Was the UN in existence during the Cold War?
Yes
What does UNDHR stand for?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
How many original members did the UN have?
51
Which UN program focuses on economic development?
UNDP
Name 3 out of 5 of the permanent Security Council members
United States, France, China, Russia, United Kingdom
Name one current official crisis the UN is involved in
Haiti, Israel-Gaza
15
Name a UN Member Nation beginning with the letter H
Haiti, Honduras, Hungary
What is the UN logo meant to represent?
Peace, security, and equality
Name 3 out of 6 official languages of the UN
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
When was the Trusteeship Council supsended?
1994
Which gathering represents all members?
General Assembly
When was the last time a country officially entered the UN?
2011
What is the aim of the General Assembly?
To discuss shared problems in order to find shared solutions
Where is the International Court of Justice located?
The Netherlands
How long is the term of the UN Secretariat?
5 years
Which UN program qualifies as the worlds largest humanitarian agency?
World Food Program
What is the most recent official member of the UN?
South Sudan
Name a current UN aim beginning with the letter D
Decolonization, Democracy, Disarmament