Explanation

• UNICEF works for the rights and well-being of children.
• UNICEF stands for United Nations Children’s Fund.
• It was established in 1946.
• Its headquarters is in New York, USA.

Additional information:

• UNESCO: Education, science and culture
• UNHCR: Refugees
• UNCTAD: Trade and development

Last verified on 30-09-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Full Form: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• Founded: 16 November 1945
• Member States: 194
• Parent Organization: United Nations (UN)
• UNESCO works to promote world peace and security through international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication.
• UNESCO is responsible for designating World Heritage Sites, protecting places of outstanding cultural and natural importance.

Last verified on 23-07-2026

Explanation

• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• UNHCR: United Nations High Commission for Refugees
• Founded: 1950
• Purpose: Protection and assistance of refugees
• Won Nobel Peace Prize: 1954

Additional information:

• WHO — Geneva, Switzerland
• UNICEF — New York, USA
• UNESCO — Paris, France
• ILO — Geneva, Switzerland
• WFP — Rome, Italy

Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation

• The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is António Guterres from Portugal.
• He began his first term on January 1, 2017.
• He is currently serving his second term.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

The United Nations (UN) will celebrate its 81st anniversary in 2026.

Marking eight decades since its founding on June 26, 1945.

The UN Charter was signed in San Francisco on that date, officially establishing the organization. 

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