UN Women and Gender Equality

The video discusses the evolution of international efforts to promote women's rights, focusing on the creation and role of UN Women. It highlights historical milestones, the formation of UN Women, its mandate, and its structure. The video also introduces the HeforShe initiative, emphasizing the importance of gender equality as a shared goal.

What was the main reason for the creation of UN Women?

• To replace the League of Nations

• To address the lack of a major UN agency for women's rights

• To establish a new world order

• To promote international trade

Which organization first addressed the issues of female workers in 1919?

• UNESCO

• International Labour Organization

• World Health Organization

• United Nations

What was the purpose of the Commission on the Status of Women established in 1946?

• To prepare recommendations on women's rights

• To oversee global economic policies

• To manage international trade agreements

• To regulate environmental standards

Which landmark event in 1995 is associated with the Commission on the Status of Women?

• The creation of the UN Fund for Women

• The First World Conference on Women

• The adoption of CEDAW

• The Beijing Fourth World Conference on Women

What is one of the main roles of UN Women?

• To regulate international trade

• To oversee global environmental policies

• To manage international financial institutions

• To support intergovernmental bodies at the UN level

What is the primary focus of UN Women's mandate?

• To manage global health policies

• To regulate international trade

• To provide guidance on gender equality and women's empowerment

• To oversee international financial systems

Who was the first Executive Director of UN Women?

• Michelle Bachelet

• Ban Ki-moon

• Emma Watson

• Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

What is the goal of the HeforShe movement launched by UN Women?

• To promote environmental sustainability

• To mobilize men and boys for gender equality

• To enhance global economic growth

• To support international peacekeeping

What percentage of UN Women's staff is female, according to the 2014 report?

• 80.1%

• 41.8%

• 49.1%

• 51.7%

Which program is part of the HeforShe initiative aimed at engaging global leaders?

• IMPACT 10X10X10

• Global Gender Summit

• Women Empowerment Forum

• Equality Now Campaign