Maimunah Mohd Sharif

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/maimunah-mohd-sharif

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Maimunah Mohd Sharif born?1963
2. Where was Maimunah Mohd Sharif born?Malaysia
3. Who is Maimunah Mohd Sharif?She is a leader who works to make cities better places to live, helping them grow in ways that are fair and friendly to the planet.
4. What did she do at UN-Habitat?She was the Executive Director from 2018 to 2023, guiding the organization to focus on making cities safe, inclusive, and sustainable.

New Urban Agenda: A global plan adopted by UN member states to guide urban development towards sustainability and inclusivity.
Urban Resilience: The capacity of urban systems and populations to survive, adapt, and grow no matter what kinds of stresses and shocks they experience.
Inclusive Cities: Urban areas designed to ensure that all residents, regardless of age, gender, ability, or socioeconomic status, can participate fully in city life.