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November 17, 2021
Event Coverage
By Sasha Rose, Program Assistant, UNA-NCA
On Wednesday, November 10th, The Human Rights Committee hosted a panel discussion on Combating Child Cobalt Mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Sitting on the panel were three experts in the field, Cristina Duranti, Cristina Villegas, and Amayele Dia. Each of them shared their perspectives and stories of their work in combating this issue.
November 16, 2021
A Fireside Chat with Bushra Amiwla and Jordan Hibbs
By Brandi Murley, Program Officer, Young Professionals
On Tuesday, November 2nd, UNA-NCA’s Young Professionals (YP) Program hosted a virtual conversation, “Running for Local Office: A Fireside Chat with Bushra Amiwla and Jordan Hibbs.” This event welcomed current UNA-NCA members for an exclusive discussion on the importance of and practical advice on running for local office.
November 16, 2021
F. Allen "Tex" Harris Human Rights Diplomacy Award Honoree
By A. Edward Elmendorf, UNA-NCA Past President and Nakita Laiteng, UNA-NCA Human Rights Committee Member
Lynn Sicade, 2021 recipient of the UNA-NCA F. Allen "Tex" Harris Human Rights Diplomacy Award, sat with us for a virtual conversation about her experience and values. She explained that the inspiration for a career in human rights diplomacy came early in her experience as a Foreign Service Officer.
November 10, 2021
America must restore its leadership role in advancing LGBTI equality and human rights more broadly on the global stage.
November 9, 2021
UN Day Program: Creating a Blueprint for a Better Future & Global Goals at Home Launch event
UNA-NCA celebrated U.N. Day with the launch of its Global Goals at Home (GGH) program, a forward-thinking dataset that localizes the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) progress across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. To commemorate the U.N.’s 76th anniversary, guests U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) and U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Achim Steiner joined in speaking about sustainability’s future.
November 8, 2021
Inaugural Emerging Human Rights Leader Honoree
By UNA-NCA Human Rights Committee
Ryan Kaminski is currently the LGBTQI+ Advisor at the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Inclusive Development Hub. He has over a decade of experience in human rights, sustainable development, and international public policy.
November 4, 2021
Coverage of UN Day Forum
On Sunday, October 24th, UNA-NCA hosted an event on “Taking Action on Climate Change” co-sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Church congregations in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. The event featured panelists and experts on the climate change crisis in light of the upcoming COP26 conference in Glasgow that started on November 1st.
November 4, 2021
The United Nations Association of the National Capital Area is thrilled to announce new additions to our program leadership committees!
November 3, 2021
UNA-NCA is committed to connecting members to global and local resources in support of Afghan refugees and the ongoing crisis. The mission of our organization is to bring global activism and policy change to the local level, and in doing so, build a stronger and unified world.
November 2, 2021
By Anna Garbar, UNA-NCA Human Rights Committee Co-ChairSMYAL is a DC-based local organization that works to support and empower LGBTQ youth. Through youth leadership, SMYAL creates opportunities for LGBTQ youth to build self-confidence, develop critical life skills, and engage their peers and community through service and advocacy. SMYAL’s programming is free of charge for participants. To learn more about SMYAL’s mission and how to get involved, click here.
Like many staff members in the organization, both Hancie and Sultan have a strong personal connection to the organization’s mission. They both believe in giving back to the community by showing young people that there is a place for them in this city.
