United Nations Messengers of Peace

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/united-nations-messengers-of-peace

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. Who wrote United Nations Messengers of Peace?Directly commissioned by the United Nations Secretary-General
2. What is United Nations Messengers of Peace known for?Distinguished individuals from art, music, literature, and sports
3. What is the typical initial tenure?Three years, often extended significantly due to sustained commitment

Post-nominal honorific: A title or designation appended to a person's name, signifying a special status or achievement.
Public diplomacy: Government efforts to influence foreign publics and elites to build support for policy objectives.
Sustainable development goals: A universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030.