Part of the benefit of being a UNA-USA member is access to unique, fulfilling programs and opportunities.
On October 24th, 2022, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced an exciting new initiative: UNA-USA is partnered to financially assist students intern at the UN. Learn more about how you can apply or become a sponsor to support diversifying voices at the UN.
Upcoming National-Chapter Initiatives are focused on making a significant impact on global challenges. Chapters and communities can engage in Global Goals Ambassador week, a week-long event, that will bring together passionate individuals from across the nation to engage in actualizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Additionally, chapters and communities can engage in the UNHCR’s Refugee Resolution Challenge. This challenge invites our UNA-USA chapters to debate major issues related to forced displacement and propose innovative solutions that support and empower refugees.
UNHCR's Refugee Resolution Challenge
These National-Chapter Initiatives exemplify our commitment to engaging and empowering individuals to create positive change on both local and global scales.
The UNA-USA Global Goals Ambassador Program provides UNA-USA members with an opportunity to take their passion for a particular Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) and leverage it to develop related programming and communications at the national level to raise awareness and work to advance to advance the SDGs. Ambassadors work alongside UNA-USA staff and other volunteer leaders to promote the SDGs through blog posts and UNA Forum articles, attendance and representation at events, and the creation of national programs.
UNA-USA has a growing network of youth leaders advocating for global progress on the world stage. No matter what global issue you’re passionate about, there’s a way to take action with UNA-USA. There are plenty of ways for young people to get involved, such as the Youth Observer program, the Global Goals Service Resume, the Campus Fellows program, the Emerging leaders fellowship, the Seton Hall summer program, and more.
Model UN is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and its other multilateral bodies where students perform an ambassador role while debating topics such as gender equality, climate action, global health, and more. UNA-USA offers opportunities to engage with Model UN, such as the MyDiplomat App, and Model UN opportunities through local UNA-USA chapters.
UNA-USA Affinity Groups allow members to connect with like-minded members beyond their chapter or region. Joining an Affinity Group enhances the membership experience and provides a platform for members to align their advocacy within certain issue areas. Explore our Affinity Groups to learn more and get involved. Affinity groups are open to all UNA-USA members.
