UN Secretary Generals
How long does the Secretary General serve?
A 5-year, renewable term
In what year did representatives of 50 countries meet in San Francisco at the United Nations Conference on International Organization to draw up the United Nations Charter?
1945
In what city did the United Nations Conference on International Organization meet to draw up the United Nations Charter in 1945?
San Francisco
How many members (countries) make up the UNSC (United Nations Security Council)?
5
Who came up with the name "United Nations"?
President Franklin Roosevelt
How many Secretary Generals have there been?
9
On what day did the United Nations officially came into existence?
on 24 October 1945
As of today, how many countries are included as part of the UN?
193
What is the purpose of the United Nations Security Council?
Helping countries resolve conflicts
How many times have the UN been awarded a Nobel Peace Prize?
12
Who is the current Secretary General?
António Guterres
When did the UN General Assembly, by resolution , declared that the Day would be devoted to raising awareness of the goals and achievements of the Organization and gaining support for its work?
October 31, 1947
Where do they hold the UN General Assembly every year in September?
New York Headquarters
How many programs and agencies are there within the UN system?
There are currently 37 programs and agencies within the UN System, each having its own area of expertise, mandate, management structure, and budget.
What is the UN's annual budget?
3.1 Billion
What country is the current Secretary General from?
Portugal
What big historical event had just occurred prior to the UN being created?
World War II
Which is the only country to have ever quit the UN?
Indonesia
What does the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) do?
Concentrates on ensuring that children are treated fairly and that their rights are protected on a global scale
How many official language does the UN use for its sessions and publications?
The organization uses six official languages for its sessions and publications – Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.