UNA-USA’s Top Resources for Hosting a Successful UN Day Event
On October 24th we are celebrating 75 years since the UN Charter went into force. The 75th anniversary is a huge milestone, however, this year we are forced to celebrate under very different circumstances. The COVID-19 pandemic has provided challenges we never imagined but also showed what we together are capable of overcoming them all. There is no time like now to celebrate the one truly universal institution that is so essential in overcoming challenges like ending hunger, the climate crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic!
UNA-USA has created several resources to help you host a successful UN Day event!
This UN Day Toolkit has an extensive list of resources ranging from graphics to UN Day Proclamations to flyer templates that you can use when promoting your event!
This blog post covers some important tips for a successful event. Even though you might be hosting a virtual event there are key takeaways mentioned which are still useful.
- Last Minute Ways to Celebrate the UN
Struggling coming up with a good way to celebrate the UN? Consider hosting a speaker at your school, show a documentary related to a UN issue, hold a discussion on a current international issue, or participate in UNA-USA’s National Call-In Day on October 23 to show your support for the UN. HERE are some ideas from past UN Days.
The Virtual Activities Hub is a key resource to use not only in celebrating UN Day but also for the entire semester. It has all past Webinars ready to be streamed, Resources & Games to engage your members, and multiple Advocacy Actions for you members to celebrate the UN by doing.
- UNA-USA Video Library for Campus Chapters
The Video Library has videos covering a wide range of topics from individual Sustainable Development Goals to the formation of the UN. It is a great resource to share with your chapter. Click HERE to access the Video Library.
- GEOS | UN Day: Past -> Present -> Progress
On October 23rd at 12 pm EST UNA-USA is hosting a special Global Engagement Online Series in recognition of UN Day. There will be amazing speakers like Jayathma Wickramanayake who are the UN Secretary-General Envoy of Youth and Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove who works as WHO’s head of emerging diseases unit and COVID-19 technical lead. Register HERE.
With virtual events becoming more common in recent months UNA-USA created this awesome toolkit which provides great tips on how to plan a creative virtual event!
If you are looking at collaborating with outside organizations for promotion, UNA-USA has a great guide that you can check out. There is also a webinar which covers working with guest speakers.
Stay active on your social media outlets! In a time of social distancing, marketing events have become even more important. Try different things, from interactive posts where you ask your followers questions, to a live stream talking about what they can look forward to about your UN Day. For more social media and communications resources, see our Chapter Resources.
