Question

Search for at least one news item about the activities of each of the UN agencies mentioned on this page.

Answer 1

Illustrative news-based examples for a project file are:

1. WHO: coordinated international action on disease surveillance, vaccination and emergency response during outbreaks.
2. UNDP: supported developing countries through projects on poverty reduction, climate resilience, governance and sustainable development.
3. UN Human Rights Council: conducted country reviews and adopted resolutions concerning human-rights situations.
4. UNHCR: provided shelter, protection, registration and emergency assistance to refugees displaced by conflicts.
5. UNICEF: supported child vaccination, nutrition, education and protection from violence and exploitation.
6. UNESCO: worked to protect World Heritage Sites, promote education and support science and cultural cooperation.

For the final assignment, students should attach the date, headline, source and a two-or three-line summary of one verified news report for each agency.