The United Nations Organization

Question 1

UNICEF

Answer 1

United Nations International Children’s Fund

Question 2

WHO

Answer 2

World Health Organization

Question 3

UNESCO

Answer 3

United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization

Question 4

Functions of UNICEF

Answer 4

1. Works for the protection of children in terms of survival, health, and well-being.
2. Provides funds for training personnel, teachers, and nutritionists.
3. Assists governments in community-based services such as maternal and child health, clean water, and sanitation.
4. Aims to immunize children against preventable diseases.

Question 5

Functions of WHO

Answer 5

1. Helps countries improve their health systems.
2. Provides essential drugs for medical care.
3. Promotes research to cure and prevent diseases.
4. Works towards safe drinking water and proper waste disposal.
5. Trains healthcare personnel across different nations.

Question 6

Functions of UNESCO (Education)

Answer 6

1. Works to eliminate illiteracy by promoting adult education and distance learning.
2. Focuses on the education of women and girls.
3. Provides financial assistance for the education of disabled children.
4. Organizes book fairs and literary festivals.

Question 7

Functions of UNESCO (Communication)

Answer 7

1. Improves the quality of press, films and video services
2. Helps developing nations to enhance their communication services
3. Supports the freedom of the press and the media