Health Policy and Advocacy: The Role of the United Nations
This quiz assesses your understanding of the role of the United Nations (UN) in health policy and advocacy.
Questions
Which UN agency is responsible for coordinating global health efforts?
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
What is the primary goal of the WHO?
- To promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable
- To promote peace and security in the world
- To promote sustainable development
- To promote human rights
Which UN agency is responsible for providing humanitarian assistance to refugees and other vulnerable populations?
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
- Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
What is the primary goal of the UNICEF?
- To promote the health and well-being of children worldwide
- To promote peace and security in the world
- To promote sustainable development
- To promote human rights
Which UN agency is responsible for promoting reproductive health and rights?
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
What is the primary goal of the UNAIDS?
- To promote the health and well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS
- To promote peace and security in the world
- To promote sustainable development
- To promote human rights
Which UN agency is responsible for coordinating the global response to pandemics?
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
What is the primary goal of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
- To promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable
- To promote peace and security in the world
- To promote sustainable development
- To promote human rights
Which SDG is specifically focused on health?
- SDG 1: No Poverty
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4: Quality Education
What is the primary goal of SDG 3?
- To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
- To promote peace and security in the world
- To promote sustainable development
- To promote human rights
Which UN agency is responsible for monitoring the progress of the SDGs?
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
What is the primary goal of the UNDP?
- To promote the health and well-being of people worldwide
- To promote peace and security in the world
- To promote sustainable development
- To promote human rights
Which UN agency is responsible for promoting human rights?
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
- Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
What is the primary goal of the OHCHR?
- To promote the health and well-being of people worldwide
- To promote peace and security in the world
- To promote sustainable development
- To promote human rights
Which UN agency is responsible for promoting peace and security in the world?
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
- Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)