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The UN Secretary-General
The Work of the UN
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Who is the current Secretary General of the United Nations?

António Guterres
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What is the work area of the UN that deals with nuclear disarmament, terrorism, and peacekeeping?
Peace and Security
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If a country is in the United Nations, what is it called?
A "Member State"
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This signing of what document in San Francisco in 1945 created the United Nations?
The United Nations Charter
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How many Secretaries-General of the United Nations have there been so far?

9
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What work area of the UN deals with poverty, hunger, education, and the environment?
Sustainable Development
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What is the position that is the "chief administrative officer" or leader of the United Nations called?

The Secretary-General

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What is the location of United Nations Headquarters?
New York City
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Antonio Guteress led UNHCR. What does that stand for?

UN High Commission for Refugees

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What work area of the UN deals with women's rights, children's rights, and indigenous people?
Human Rights
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Name at least three organs of the United Nations
Secretariat, General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, International Court of Justice, Trusteeship Council
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In what year was the UN formally created?
1945
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What languages does Secretary-General Guteress speak?

Portuguese, English, French and Spanish

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What work area of the UN deals with refugees, natural disasters, and food security?
Humanitarian Affairs
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How many countries are considered "Member States" of the United Nations?

193

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This organization was replaced by the United Nations after "failing" to prevent World War II.
The League of Nations
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When did Secretary-General Guteress take office?

January 1, 2017

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What work area of the UN deals with legal conflicts between countries?
International Law
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Name two countries with veto power in UNSC?
  • China.
  • France.
  • Russian Federation.
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  • United States of America.
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Name another location where the UN has a main office

Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna, or The Hague