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The world needs the UN. The UN needs YOU.

The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) is a movement of Americans who believe that our interests and values can best be advanced by standing with the planet’s only truly universal institution: The United Nations. We stand up for the UN so the UN can keep standing up for the world. Will you join us?

UNA-USA & U.S. Consultation for Summit for the Future at the 2024 Leadership Summit

The United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) Youth Observer to the UN program began in 2012 and aims to bridge the gap between young Americans and the United Nations. The program aims to empower the next generation of leaders to take action on global issues. UNA-USA is proud to announce Oscar Armando Lopez III as the 13th Youth Observer to the United Nations. As a passionate advocate for climate action, human rights, and digital rights, Oscar brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to this prestigious role.

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In loving memory of Jeanne (Ginger) Betsock Stillman

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Jeanne (Ginger) Betsock StillmanGinger was an active leader in the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA), serving six years as President of the Southern New York State Division and more recently as its Vice President for local chapter development. She played a key role in revitalizing “UNA Members Day” at the UN, co-chaired the UNA-USA Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for several years, and spearheaded seminars that resulted in reports to the U.S. State Department on the United States’ performance under the UN Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights and the UN Convention for the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination.  She won a Leadership Award from the UNA Division and a Lifetime Achievement Award from UNA-National. Read Ginger’s full obituary here.

UNA-USA Fellowship

On October 24th, 2022, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced an exciting new initiative: the UNA-USA Fellowship.

A first-of-its-kind scholarship, the Fellowship provides financial support for American undergraduates and recent graduates who have secured unpaid internships with the United Nations. See how UNA-USA is working to make UN internships more accessible to all, and learn how you can apply or become a sponsor.

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