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4th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference - UNA-USA Members' Day at the UN
Last Updated on Thursday, 02 February 2012 17:35 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 03 January 2012 18:33
2012 Year of Decision:
The UN in AmericanForeign Policy
Friday, February, 10 2012
United Nations Headquarters - General Assembly Hall
Visitor’s Entrance to the UN, on First Avenue at 46th St., New York, NY 10017
To register, go to: http://unausa.org/membersday by February 6
| 8:30 a.m. |
Registration |
| 9:30 a.m. | Introductions and Welcome Jeanne Betsock Stillman, President of the UNA-USA Southern New York State Division, Conference Co-Chair Patrick Madden, Executive Director, UNA-USA, Conference Co-Chair |
| 9:45 a.m. | Ambassador Susan Rice, Permanent Representative of the U.S. to the United Nations (Confirmation pending) |
| 10 a.m. |
Keynote Address Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, Director of The Earth Institute, Quetelet Professor of Sustainable Development and Professor of Health Policy and Management at Columbia University “The UN in an Era of Global Instability" |
| 10:25 a.m. |
Q & A with Dr. Sachs - Moderator: Gillian Sorensen, Senior Advisor / National Advocate, UN Foundation |
| 10:40 a.m. |
The Security Council: Assertiveness and Restraint in the Security Council's Maintenance of Peace
This session explores the ongoing search for political agreement in the Security Council in response to crises of civil conflict, nuclear proliferation, and political legitimacy. Moderator: Jeffrey Laurenti, Senior Fellow, The Century Foundation Ambassador Hardeep Singh Puri, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations Ambassador Rosemary DiCarlo, Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations.\ |
| 11:55 a.m. |
Lunch |
| 1 p.m. |
Keynote Address: The Honorable Nita Lowey, U.S. Congresswoman, New York’s 18th Congressional District “The importance of strong U.S. engagement with the UN” |
| 1:25 p.m. |
Rio+20 - The Environmental Agenda Today
The objective of this panel is to discuss the upcoming Rio+20 Conference, its derived expectations and projected outcomes for the UN and the NGO/International Community at large. Panelists: Eleanor Blomstrom, Program Officer,WEDO (Women’s Environment and Development Organization) |
| 1:30 p.m. |
20th to 21st Century - Evolution of Peacekeeping
This panel addresses the evolution of peacekeeping and how this seeks to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of UN Peacekeeping globally. Panelists: |
| 3:45 p.m. |
Three Years to Go: How do We Achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and What Comes Next?
This panel measures the progress of the MDGs in the context of their 2015 completion date, and examines strategies adopted by the NGO Community, the U.S. Government and the United Nations post- 2015. Panelists: Anita Sharma, Director, Millennium Development Goals Initiative, UN Foundation Ann Starrs, President, Family Care International Olav Kjorven, Assistant Secretary-General and Director of Bureau for Development Policy at the United Nations Development Programme (Confirmation pending) Elizabeth Cousens, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (Confirmation pending) |
| 4:55 p.m. |
Gillian Sorensen, Senior Advocate / National Advisor at the United Nations Foundation; Former UN Assistant Secretary-General for External Relations |
| 5 p.m. |
Conference Close - Jeanne Betsock Stillman |
Playing for Change: Learn to Live as One
Last Updated on Sunday, 13 November 2011 11:59 Written by Administrator Sunday, 13 November 2011 11:48
As the planet reaches 7 billion people, the United Nations Population Fund and the MDG Achievement Fund have produced "Playing for Change: Learn to Live as One," featuring musicians from around the world. Enjoy! (Wait a moment for the music to start.)Fifth Annual Festival of Universal Sacred Music
Last Updated on Friday, 11 November 2011 18:58 Written by Administrator Friday, 11 November 2011 18:53
DATE: Saturday, November 12
TIME: 2pm to 10pm.
WHERE: Peter Jay Sharp Theatre
Symphony Space
95th Street and Broadway in Manhattan.
Free Admission
Jazz, Choral, Gospel, Indian, Israeli, more! Featured performers will be: Anonymous 4, Deepak Kumar Pareek, The New York Virtuoso Singers, with James Adams on organ, The Riverside Church Inspirational Choir, Maya Raviv, The Canticum Novum Youth Choir, The Western Wind, Catherine Russell, Roger Davidson, David Newman, Thomas McCargar with Brent Funderburk on piano, and the music of Sharon Farber with Omar Faruk Tekbilek, David Kontesz and Freddy Schiftan as principal instrumentalists. To learn more click here for the Timing For Festival Performers
Enjoy a special treat during the performance in the inner lobby: a photography show about the nature of light by Aicha Skandrani, a highly inspired Tunisian born artist who currently lives in France.
Stop by our UNA Southern NY State Division table at the event. We would like to get to know you.
UNA Division-Related October Events
Last Updated on Thursday, 13 October 2011 16:13 Written by Administrator Saturday, 01 October 2011 17:03
October Events
More information is available on Chapter website (see links at left.).
October 5 - World Premiere of Decorum, a documentary on Model UN, with remarks by the producer/director. If you can, bring a Middle School or High School teacher with you! at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan, 4:30-6:00. Free of charge. To register, email Andrew Roush:
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October 11 - Brigid O'Farrell, author of She Was One of Us: Eleanor Roosevelt and the American Worker will discuss the legendary First Lady, particularly her contributions to society after the death of FDR, at 6 p.m. at Sarah Lawrence College in the Donnelley Lecture Hall, Heimbold Visual Arts Center. The talk is free and open to the public. Franklin Delano Roosevelt III, the first lady's grandson, will also speak. Free of charge. The UNA Southern New York State Division is a co-sponsor of this event. http://ow.ly/6KC7g
October 13 - UNA-New York 2011 Humanitarian Awards Gala Dinner: "Changing the World: Partnerships for Maternal and Child Health." Meet notable awardees and join in this event at The Union Club. For information and costs, see: www.unanyc.org/events Registration deadline : October 3
October 18 - Discussion with UN Special Rapporteur Frank LaRue on Key Trends and Challenges of Freedom of Expression on the Internet. - The UNA Southern New York State Division and Council of Organizations are pairing withThe Leo Nevas Human Rights Program of the United Nations Association-USA for a wide-ranging discussion on Human Rights. Frank La Rue, UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression, is the featured speaker. Foundation for the Global Compact Conference Room, 2nd floor, 801 Second Ave. (at 43rd St.). 6 pm. RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 212-907-1359,
United Nations Day 2011 has as its theme: "The United Nations: In Everyone's Interest." Here are some ways you can become involved:
October 22 - UN Day Celebration - Dr. George A. Garland will speak about the UN, Energy and Climate Change. Learn what you can do locally and globally! Dr. Garland is an independent consultant with extensive experience in energy and hazardous waste management. He worked with the Environmental Protection Agency and abroad with the World Health Organization, USAID and the World Bank, and as staff member and volunteer with the United Nations Association of the USA.
Music and refreshments. Bryant Library, Roslyn, NY. Consider joining our developing Nassau Chapter! This is a Southern NY State Division event. 2 pm - 4pm Open to the public and free of charge.. For directions, see: http://www.bryantlibrary.org/rnhours.htm
October 23 - UN Day Event: "Westchester Helps Bridge the Development Gap: Committed Leaders Improve Water, Education, and Health" 4:00 to 6:00 pm, Community Unitarian Church, 468 Rosedale Ave., White Plains, NY 10605. Open to the public and free of charge. Click here for the flier: .http://ow.ly/6KCfh
October 24 - UNA Queens Chapter will hold a UN Flag-raising at Queensborough Hall . The Borough President will give a UN Day proclamation. Elementary school children will sing. From 11 am to 12:30 pm. Open to the public and free of charge. More information will be available soon at: www.unaqueens.org
October 24 - Model UN Program Seminar for Brooklyn Teachers - Experts in global education will provide curriculum materials and outline how the student-led program has worked in schools around the country and how to actually start a Model UN program. Refreshments. 5 - 7 pm. Long Island University Brooklyn Campus, 1 University Plaza (Flatbush & DeKalb Avenues) Open to the public and free of charge. See event Facebook page.
October 29 -The UNA-USA Bronx group of the Southern New York State Division and the Umoja AARP Chapter #5396 will jointly hold a luncheon to commemorate United Nations Month. The featured speaker will be Fannie M. Munlin, United Nations Representative of the NCNW New York State Regional & United Nations Office. The event will take place at the National Council of Negro Women Child Development Center at 4035 White Plains Road in The Bronx. 12 noon to 3 pm. Open to the public and free of charge.
We also recommend:
October 8 -Annual Freedom Walk and Rally against Trafficking.
Registration: 10am | Start Time: 11am
Foley Square, 101 Worth St, New York, NY See: www.unaqueens.org
October 13 - UN Day of Rural Women,
View the films - Haiti: The Enemy Within; Rape in Haiti: Justice at a Crossroad; and Po Mitan and meet their producers. Millennium Film Workshop. 66 East 4th Street. Register at
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International Day of Peace Event
Last Updated on Friday, 16 September 2011 12:12 Written by Administrator Wednesday, 27 July 2011 14:39
Film Screening and Panel Discussion
"The War Against War"
"A Culture Project production"
Followed by a Panel Discussion with the filmmakers and
Officials from the UN Departments of Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support
Wednesday, September 21 2011
6:00PM
The Tribeca Grand Hotel
2 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10013
Free of charge but you must register:
Only 100 places are available.
TO REGISTER: Send your full name, borough or county & state, email and phone number to:
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Peacekeeping and conflict prevention are at the very heart of United Nations' efforts to promote stability, security and sustainable peace. With more than 120,000 personnel in some of the most difficult places on earth, the new face of peacekeeping includes a host of professionally and geographically diverse individuals all working together to protect the vulnerable and nurture a fragile peace.
Join the United Nations Association Southern New York State Division, the UNA-USA Young Professionals of Southern New York, the UNA Council of Organizations and the UN Departments of Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support to learn about these important efforts.
About the Film: "The War Against War" takes an in-depth look at United Nations Peacekeeping Operations around the world.
The film answers questions such as "why peacekeeping?" and "what are the challenges?" The documentary focuses particularly closely on the work of the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti and shows how peacekeepers responded to the devastating earthquake in January 2010.
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