When astronauts look down at Earth from space, they experience the Overview Effect—a sudden, cognitive shift. They don’t see lines on a map or geopolitical rivalries; they see a fragile, borderless blue marble. They realize that we are all, fundamentally, Terrestrials United.
But a cosmic perspective requires an equally cosmic ambition. That is why the 2026 UNA-USA Leadership Summit in Houston is the launchpad for leadership and the skills, knowledge, and resources to support a collective moonshot.
Our collective moonshot is to contribute to a resilient, unbreakable bond between the United States and the United Nations. In an era of fragmentation and division, strengthening this critical relationship is the ultimate diplomatic moonshot. When everyday people living in the United States advocate for the UN, the impact is felt worldwide. Strong US leadership ensures that human rights are protected everywhere, and the full power of the United Nations is unlocked to back the work we are doing in our own backyard.
The Summit’s theme and location in Space City (Houston, Texas) directly converges with the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and its groundbreaking “Terrestrials United” global campaign. Recognizing that human rights are universal and borderless, OHCHR’s initiative uses the cosmic perspective of our shared planet to spark urgent, local action against hate speech, discrimination, and division. By aligning our grassroots energy with the OHCHR framework, we bridge the gap between international human rights standards and the critical advocacy work happening in American communities. Together, we are turning a profound global message into a practical, localized roadmap for change.
Join us in Washington, DC June 29–30 to meet with congressional offices, advocate for the UN, & make a difference in the world!
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