Linda Rhonstadt Won A Study That Buries United Nations History. Maybe.
Arizona - Linda Ronstadt, the famed American singer, has won a study that may bury United Nations history. The study, conducted by a team of American and Canadian researchers, found that the UN's founding documents are largely unknown and unread by the general public.
Ronstadt, who has been a UN Goodwill Ambassador since 1993, said she was 'startled' by the findings. 'The United Nations is one of the most important organizations in the world, and yet most people don't know anything about it,' she said. 'This study is an important step in helping to raise awareness of the UN and its work.'
The study, which was funded by the United Nations Foundation, surveyed 2,500 people in the United States and Canada. It found that only four percent of respondents could name the UN's founding document, and less than half could name any of the UN's main organs. When asked about the UN's purpose, the most common response was 'to keep the peace.' However, only a third of respondents said they knew a lot or 'something' about the UN.
Ronstadt said she hoped the study would lead to more public engagement with the UN. 'The United Nations is too important to be left to diplomats and politicians,' she said. 'It's time for the people to get involved.'

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