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Languages of the UN Secretariat of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the languages used in the UN Secretariat of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not an official language of the UN Secretariat of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women?

  1. English
  2. French
  3. Spanish
  4. Arabic
  5. Russian
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year was the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women adopted?

  1. 1979
  2. 1980
  3. 1981
  4. 1982
  5. 1983
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many countries have ratified the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women?

  1. 189
  2. 190
  3. 191
  4. 192
  5. 193
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which UN body is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women?

  1. CEDAW Committee
  2. Human Rights Council
  3. General Assembly
  4. Security Council
  5. Economic and Social Council
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women?

  1. To eliminate discrimination against women in all areas of life
  2. To promote gender equality
  3. To protect women's rights
  4. To advance women's empowerment
  5. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a key provision of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women?

  1. The right to equality before the law
  2. The right to equal pay for equal work
  3. The right to equal access to education
  4. The right to equal participation in political and public life
  5. The right to equal access to healthcare
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women?

  1. A legally binding instrument that allows individuals to submit complaints to the CEDAW Committee
  2. A non-binding instrument that provides guidance on the implementation of the Convention
  3. A treaty that requires states to take specific measures to eliminate discrimination against women
  4. A declaration that sets out the principles of gender equality
  5. None of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many countries have ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women?

  1. 119
  2. 120
  3. 121
  4. 122
  5. 123
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which UN agency is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women?

  1. UN Women
  2. UNDP
  3. UNFPA
  4. UNICEF
  5. WHO
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action?

  1. A global roadmap for achieving gender equality
  2. A set of principles for eliminating discrimination against women
  3. A treaty that requires states to take specific measures to promote gender equality
  4. A declaration that sets out the rights of women
  5. None of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year was the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action adopted?

  1. 1995
  2. 1996
  3. 1997
  4. 1998
  5. 1999
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many countries have committed to implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action?

  1. 189
  2. 190
  3. 191
  4. 192
  5. 193
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which UN body is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action?

  1. CEDAW Committee
  2. Human Rights Council
  3. General Assembly
  4. Security Council
  5. Economic and Social Council
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

  1. A set of 17 goals adopted by the UN in 2015
  2. A framework for achieving sustainable development
  3. A global partnership to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which SDG is specifically aimed at achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls?

  1. Goal 1
  2. Goal 2
  3. Goal 3
  4. Goal 4
  5. Goal 5
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