UN QUIZ BEE

• Where did the recent bombing take place?

  Gaza, Israel
• What does UNRWA stand for?


  United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
• Which body of the UN established UNRWA?


  United Nations General Assembly
• When was UNRWA established and when did it start operating?


  Established on December 8, 1949 and started operating on May 1, 1950
• What is the role of UNRWA during the Israel-Hamas war?


  It is the main supplier of food, water, and shelter to civilians
• Who is the largest donor to UNRWA?


  Washington
• How much did Washington donate to UNRWA in 2022?


  $343 million
• What is the UN Health agency?


  WHO (World Health Organization)
• Who is the commissioner-general of UNRWA?


  Philippe Lazzarini
• How many Palestinians died in the airstrike in the West Bank?


  77 Palestinians (14 Children)
• Who is the current UN Secretary-General?


  António Guterres
• What is the main purpose of the United Nations?


  To promote peace, security, and cooperation among its member states.
• What is the main goal of Goal 13 of the Sustainable Development Goals?


  To take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
• What does the UN Women's Climate Justice and Human Rights Programme promote?


  Gender equality and human rights within climate change policies and practices.
• Who reported on the flooding situation in northeast Nigeria?

  UN World Food Programme (WFP)
• What caused the flooding in northeast Nigeria?


  A dam collapse due to torrential rain
• When did the flooding in northeast Nigeria occur?


  13 September 2024
• What is the current situation of people in northeast Nigeria as reported by the UN?


  Hundreds of thousands are in need of aid
• What are the key details of the flooding situation in northeast Nigeria as reported by the UN?


  • Location: Northeast Nigeria
  • Cause: Dam collapse due to torrential rain
  • Date: 13 September 2024
  • Impact: Hundreds of thousands in need of aid
  • Reporting agency: UN World Food Programme (WFP)