On October 24, 1945, the United Nations was created. Every year for the month of October, UNA-USA and its 200+ chapters around the country activate in their communities by hosting events to recognize the signing of the UN Charter.
This year—to celebrate the UN’s 75th anniversary—we’re reflecting on the past, celebrating the accomplishments of the present, and looking forward to progress, toward a better and brighter future for everyone, everywhere.
To mark its 75th anniversary in 2020, UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced that the UN would host the biggest-ever global conversation on the role of global cooperation in building the future we want.
UNA-USA engaged nearly 2,000 Americans from 50+ U.S. states in territories in more than 80 consultations, capturing insights and policy recommendations on how to achieve a brighter future.
Notes and recommendations from the consultations were provided to the United Nations, and now, we are excited to share our full report of key findings and insights with the public.
The Global Engagement Online Series (“GEOS”) is an ongoing collection of live virtual events to keep you inspired, informed, and connected to the UN this year. We will bring you to the center of global problem solving, using technology and online meetings to ensure we are doing our part to mitigate public health risks. You can count on the GEOS series to bring you unique discussions with global issues experts — all while we practice safe social-distancing. We hope to see you online!
“There are connections between us and people in other countries that are struggling, trying to fight for rights. What’s going on around the world has an impact on what’s going on here. We’re all interconnected.”
London Bell,
Member, UNA-USA Detroit Chapter
UN Day: Past → Present → Progress (Global Engagement Online Series)
UN75: Past → Present → Progress (UN Day)
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Best zoom meeting of the week? We think so! Members from the UNA Greater Detroit Chapter held a virtual meeting with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib to discuss the important role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in responding to COVID-19. Thank you to Congresswoman Tlaib for her continued support of the United Nations and its critical impact! And thank you to our members who keep standing up for the UN (even if standing up for the UN looks like sitting on your couch.)
UNA University of Louisville Chapter partnered with Essity, an international hygiene and health products company, to provide $20,000 worth of hygiene products to La Casita Center, a local nonprofit serving the city’s Latino community. Essity partners, Several Metro Council Representatives, and Kentucky House Representatives came to cheer the chapter on as members unloaded a truckload full of items such as toilet paper, paper towels, and cutlery. Learn more.
UNA Southern New York State Division convened to develop recommendations for action on two pressing issues: domestic violence and the family separation crisis at the U.S. southern border. The results were reported to organizations, the public, and in a “shadow report” to the United Nations and the U.S. State Department. Learn more.
The UNA National Capital Area Chapter launched with “Gin & Gender Salon”, a friendly, intimate opportunity for members of the community to table SDG 5: Gender Equality. The idea behind these salons is to provide an intimate setting for guided conversations that address the difficult topics around gender. Their first topic? “How do we move from a rape culture to a consent culture?” Read more.
Meet the UNA San Diego Chapter’s Women’s Soccer Team! This chapter proudly supports a team of female recreational soccer players, ranging in ages from 41 to 77. As local ambassadors for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the nineteen women athletes have chosen to highlight and raise awareness for the goals they are most passionate about. Meet the players.
