UNA-USA Press Releases and Statements

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Americans Join United Nations Association of the USA in Supporting Advancement of Human Rights
December 10 - Citizens from around the United States today join their friends and neighbors to honor the 63rd Human Rights Day with local chapters of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA).
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Students from All Parts of the World Take On Climate Change at London Model United Nations Conference
December 9 - High school students from around the world convene today at the headquarters of the United Nations International Maritime Organization in London to tackle climate change in the simulated diplomatic setting that is the United Nations Association of the USA’s (UNA-USA) Global Classrooms® Model UN program. The conference is the biggest yet for Global Classrooms London, with more than 400 delegates participating, including delegations from more than 30 London state schools, as well as Bahrain, Cyprus, India, Japan, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates.
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UNA-USA Honors Human Rights Activists
November 9 - The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) Leo Nevas Human Rights Task Force awarded Dr. Asma Jahangir with the 2011 Leo Nevas Human Rights Award.  Jahangir, former UN Special Rapporteur and prominent human rights lawyer, spoke to a large audience today about the challenges she faced as an international monitor on human rights and as an activist promoting domestic reforms and rule of law in Pakistan. The award is the highest honor of the Leo Nevas Human Rights Program, an initiative of UNA-USA that promotes human rights as an essential component of U.S. policy at the United Nations.
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United Nations Foundation and United Nations Association of the United States of America Salute 21st Century UN Advocates at Annual Global Leadership Awards Dinner
November 8 - In today’s world, leaders from all walks of life are turning to the United Nations to solve some of the toughest challenges.  Tonight at the annual Global Leadership Awards Dinner in New York, United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner, UN Foundation President Timothy E. Wirth, and Executive Director of the UN Association of the United States of America Patrick Madden saluted leaders from diverse backgrounds – from the entertainment industry, to the corporate sector, and government – for their innovative work with the UN to develop fresh solutions for today’s global problems.
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UNA-USA Members Support the United Nations as Global Population Reaches 7 Billion
October 31 - As the world marks the birth of the 7 billionth child this month, the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and its more than 100 chapters around the country are using the historic moment to foster important dialogues about global growth and the vital roles the UN plays in local communities.
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United Nations Association of the USA Chapters Commemorate UN Day
October 24 - Thousands will gather this week at United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) events across the country honoring the 66th Anniversary of the ratification of the UN Charter. More than 80 UNA-USA chapters in 34 states will host over 125 events. The UN is in everyone’s interest, and this year’s UNA-USA chapter events are built around that theme.
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Poll Shows More than Eight out of Ten American Voters Support U.S. Engagement at the United Nations
October 17 - New bipartisan public opinion research released last week by the United Nations Foundation and the Better World Campaign, shows that there is strong support for the United Nations. The majority of Americans said they oppose the proposed legislation in Congress that would cut United States’ funding to the United Nations by 50%, and end funding to UN agencies that respond and take action after a natural disaster or humanitarian crisis, such as UNICEF and the World Health Organization.
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UN Foundation President Timothy E. Wirth Condemns Passage of Anti-UN Legislation in House Foreign Affairs Committee
October 13 - In response to the passage of anti-UN legislation, H.R. 2829, in the House Foreign Affairs Committee today, UN Foundation President Timothy E. Wirth issued the following statement.
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UNA-USA Premieres Documentary Featuring NYC Students Ready to Change the World
October 5 - Students from John Adams High School are no stranger to conflict or big problems.  But when they spent two days at the United Nations to tackle world conflict and global problems, it changed their lives forever. Decorum, a documentary produced by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA), tells the story of how Dean/Teacher Michael Budhu used UNA-USA’s Global Classrooms ® Model UN program to challenge, empower, and inspire these students.
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Inspiring UNA-USA Message about the Power of Education Airs on Toshiba Vision Screen
September 29 - As global leaders and diplomats from around the world gathered in New York last week for the UN General Assembly, visitors passing through one of the city’s busiest intersections saw UNA-USA’s new Global Classrooms® Model UN Public Service Announcement on the Toshiba Vision Screen.
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UNA-USA Announces New Issue Of “A Global Agenda"
September 1 - The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) is proud to announce the publication of A Global Agenda: Issues Before the United Nations 2011-2012. This year’s issue is packed with even more content while maintaining its reputation as a comprehensive and easy to understand book about issues facing the UN. Over 37 essays by veteran diplomats, current and former UN officials, technical experts, academicians, and journalists are included in the publication.
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UNA-USA 2011 Annual Meeting: A Strong American Voice for the UN
June 13 – The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) convenes in Washington this week to as further proof of American support for the UN and how to best engage the American people in the UN’s robust agenda.  UNA-USA members from across the country will come together to share their collective voices on Capitol Hill to raise awareness of the United Nations and the critical role it plays in advancing American national security and foreign policy goals. This week’s meetings are the first UNA-USA Annual Meeting since joining the United Nations Foundation family.
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Leo Nevas Human Rights Award Announced
June 6 - Author, journalist and human rights advocate Kati Marton was today awarded the 2011 Leo Nevas Human Rights Award at a luncheon of the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) in New York City. Read the full statement.

Poll Shows Overwhelming Voter Support for the United Nations
May 24 - 85% of voters say it is important the U.S. maintain an active role in the UN, and the majority of Americans maintain a favorable perception of the UN. Read the full statement.

Patrick Madden Joins United Nations Association of the USA as Executive Director
March 2 - The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA), a program of the United Nations Foundation, today announced that Patrick Madden will join the organization as Executive Director. In this role, he will lead UNA-USA's nationwide membership, educational, and human rights programs and the growing movement of Americans who support the important work of the UN.
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Statement of the Leo Nevis Human Rights Task Force on the Human Rights Situation in Libya
March 2  – The Leo Nevas Human Rights Task Force of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) commends the recent actions taken by the United Nations Human Rights Council, the UN Security Council, and the UN General Assembly to condemn and punish violations of human rights against the Libyan people by the Libyan government. Read the full statement.

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