Join us for our January Distinguished Lecture
Join us on February 14th for our next Distinguished Lecture
7-8:30 pm
Zoom link ➡️ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84924301500?pwd=UXVodHZrSlNVSU9GUGllYWVNaUoyZz09
We will be joined by Amy Hansen is a Donor Relations Officer for Nonviolent Peaceforce and has spent the last nine years providing support for the global organization through fundraising, communications, administration and advocacy. She is a Canadian citizen residing in St. Paul, MN with her husband, 13-month-old daughter, two dogs and three cats. She holds a BA in Anthropology and International Development from Trent University and a BASc in Family and Community Social Services from the University of Guelph Humber in Canada. Amy's career was inspired by a short trip to Haiti in 2005 to support youth in completing their education, since then she has traveled to conflict areas of South Sudan and Myanmar to further engage in NP’s work and took part in the initial work in Minneapolis, MN to provide nonviolent poll protection during the last federal election.
NP (Nonviolent Peaceforce) reimagines security and civilian protection in areas most impacted by conflict by working alongside communities to interrupt and prevent violence. Our evidence-informed, civilian-led approaches have protected tens of thousands of people around the world since our launch over 20 years ago—impacting millions and helping communities live free from fear and become equipped to protect themselves and create sustainable peace. The presentation will focus on NP’s use of Unarmed Civilian Protection which has been recognized in 27 UN and UN related policies, recommendations and resolutions. The presentation will focus on NP’s global and local work to protect those who are most vulnerable in conflict, with a spotlight on the current program in Ukraine.
7-8:30 pm
Zoom link ➡️ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84924301500?pwd=UXVodHZrSlNVSU9GUGllYWVNaUoyZz09
We will be joined by Amy Hansen is a Donor Relations Officer for Nonviolent Peaceforce and has spent the last nine years providing support for the global organization through fundraising, communications, administration and advocacy. She is a Canadian citizen residing in St. Paul, MN with her husband, 13-month-old daughter, two dogs and three cats. She holds a BA in Anthropology and International Development from Trent University and a BASc in Family and Community Social Services from the University of Guelph Humber in Canada. Amy's career was inspired by a short trip to Haiti in 2005 to support youth in completing their education, since then she has traveled to conflict areas of South Sudan and Myanmar to further engage in NP’s work and took part in the initial work in Minneapolis, MN to provide nonviolent poll protection during the last federal election.
NP (Nonviolent Peaceforce) reimagines security and civilian protection in areas most impacted by conflict by working alongside communities to interrupt and prevent violence. Our evidence-informed, civilian-led approaches have protected tens of thousands of people around the world since our launch over 20 years ago—impacting millions and helping communities live free from fear and become equipped to protect themselves and create sustainable peace. The presentation will focus on NP’s use of Unarmed Civilian Protection which has been recognized in 27 UN and UN related policies, recommendations and resolutions. The presentation will focus on NP’s global and local work to protect those who are most vulnerable in conflict, with a spotlight on the current program in Ukraine.
17 United Nations SUSTAINABLE Development Goals
The United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals have been created to clarify the principal mission of the United Nations through 2030. Read below to know more.
Congrats to our 2022 Global Citizen Award Recipient, Natalka Akulenko!
As a former citizen of Kyiv, Ukraine, Natalka has worked in the environmental field post-Chernobyl. She is a public speaker that strives to educate our community on the history and needs of Ukraine. 
Lousie Lund and Linda Baumann staffing the UNA table at the Youth Climate Conference.
UNA members David Kuter, Scott Kummer, and Kathy Kunz from the Dane County Office of Energy & Climate Change on the planning committee for the Youth Climate Conference held November 12th at the Alliant Center in Madison.
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United Nations General AssemblyOn Friday, Feb. 17, UNA-USA is hosting the annual Global Engagement Summit!
Connect with hundreds of fellow activists to learn how the global community is working to: Maintain international peace and security Protect human rights Deliver humanitarian aid Support sustainable development and climate action Uphold international lawA few special guests that you don't want to miss include: Selwin Hart, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Climate Action and Just Transition Sophia Kianni, Founder and Executive Director of Climate Cardinals and youngest U.S. representative to the UN Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change Jamal Hill, member of the 2022 Cohort of Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals Bonus! Extra sessions before and after the Summit include: Exclusive career networking on Feb. 16 to learn about jobs with the UN and other international development agencies Opportunities to connect with peers around your interest areas and stage of life, like young adults, climate change, and more Register today for a chance to shape a better tomorrow. And follow the Summit at #USforUNA! 
The recent UNA Women Townhall recently took place to discuss the SCOTUS overturn of the constitutional right to abortion. We encourage our UNA members write to their Congressional representatives urging full support for the UN FPA in the 2023 budget which is now being drafted in Washington D.C. The FPA is a UN agency aimed at improving reproductive and maternal health worldwide. |
