Global Engagement Summit Action Guide

I attended the UNA-USA Global Engagement Summit, now what?

Here is a guide for UNA members who attended or participated in the GES online and were inspired to TAKE ACTION as a result!

If you have 5 minutes:

• Make a Commitment
  • Take the UN Human Rights Office “Stand Up for Human Rights Pledge: https://www.standup4humanrights.org/en/pledge.html
  • Take the He for She Pledge through UN Women: https://www.heforshe.org/en
  • Pledge to take #SDGAction online at www.oneforall.org and www.sdg.org

• Speak out on Social Media
  • Stand up Gender Equality on social media by sharing the story of a female educator who has empowered you or tagging a strong woman who has made a difference in your life or community.
  • Tag a leader in your community whose actions contribute to the Global Goals.
  • Follow and engage in hashtags such as #ClimateAction, #Youth2030, #USAforUN, and #SDGLive
• Stay informed! Sign up with UN Free & Equal, a UN Human Rights Office global public information campaign for the fair treatment and equal rights of LGBTI persons globally. https://www.unfe.org/
• Stay connected to UNA-USA as a member. Use technology for social good and staying in touch by joining an affinity Facebook group discussion:
  • LGBTQ and Allies
  • Women
  • Young Professionals
• Send us your story of how you are implementing what you learned at GES in your community!

If you have an hour:

• • Take action on SDG 2: Zero Hunger by working with and for a local food bank: https://www.feedingamerica.org/our-work
    • Don’t forget to log your hours on innerview mobile!
  • Brainstorm ways in which you can conserve energy/decrease emissions. Commit to taking one of these actions for the next 21 days, and share your commitment on social media!
    • turning off the lights when you leave a room
    • not leaving the water running when you’re brushing your teeth
    • consuming fewer animal products
    • unplugging electronics after using them
    • consumer less plastic/paper

• Check out the US EPA’s guide to see how individuals can reduce waste at home, at work, and in the community: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/reducing-waste-what-you-can-do#Tips%20for%20Communities
• Which SDG(s) is your community best equipped to tackle? Reach out to a local leader who could help you take the first step in making a difference.
• Watch UNA’s webinar about SDG17: Partnerships for the Goals to get started forming partnerships within your community.
• Write an op-ed about your experience and submit it to your local newspaper!

If you can make time over the next few days, weeks, or months:

• Learn how to effectively communicate with your elected officials and schedule an in-district meeting with UNA-USA’s advocacy resources.
• Attend UNA-USA’s 2019 Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. and meet with your member of Congress! Save the Date: June 9-11
• Reach out to your state and local officials about making the SDGs a priority and metric for success on the local level. How did your city rank in the 2018 U.S. Cities SDGs Index?
• Plan a Human Rights Day celebration this year on December 10
• Host an informal dialogue on your campus or for your organization discussing ways you can activate on the SDGs in your community.
• Host an SDG-related art contest; or a simulation such as the Hunger Banquet to educate young people in your community about the SDGs.