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F. Allen "Tex" Harris Human Rights Award
By Alex Remmel, UNA-NCA Human Rights Committee Co-Chair (Contributor, Former UNA NCA President, A. Edward Elmendorf)
Perdita Houston Human Rights Award
By Karen Mulhauser, former UNA-NCA President, and Luciana Vosniak, UNA-NCA Human Rights Committee Chair
Resolution in the House of Representatives with UNA-NCA Support
Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) today reintroduced a resolution reaffirming the United States’ commitment to advancing racial justice, addressing systemic inequities, and promoting the rights and dignity of people of African descent globally.To read the resolution, click here.
Young Professionals’ Fall Career Connections 2024
By Cesar Fernandez, Programs & Membership CoordinatorOn October 30, 2024, the UNA-NCA Young Professionals (YP) Program hosted its first Fall 2024 Career Connections event at UNA-NCA’s new headquarters. This in-person series focused on careers in various international organizations, such as the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the International Labour Organization. The main component of this YP Career Connections event included a fireside chat featuring professional individuals who work in these international fields. The speakers at this event offered inspirational guidance to students and young professionals, sharing critical perspectives and personal stories about their career paths. The speakers also shared advice on building your resume and cover letter, application processes, and how to utilize your professional networks.
Human Rights Defenders and the Sustainable Development Goals
By Shriya Khadilkar, UNA-NCA Program Assistant
On Friday, October 11th, UNA-NCA in partnership with the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University, the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center at Howard University Law School, and Front-Line Defenders hosted an event featuring a conversation with Mary Lawlor, who currently serves as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs). Ms. Lawlor was joined by Professor Justin Hansford, who currently serves as the Director of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center.
For the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79)
By the Advisory Council of the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA)
The Advisory Council of the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area shares the following reflections in advance of President Biden’s address to the UN General Assembly. We fully support the U.S. government’s priorities focused on resolving large-scale conflicts, addressing the humanitarian crises, and building effective, inclusive institutions.
Coverage of UNA-NCA's 2024 Annual Membership Meeting
By Cesar Fernandez, Programs & Membership AssistantOn Thursday, June 13th, 2024, UNA-NCA hosted its yearly Annual Membership Meeting at the United Nations Foundation. This in-person event focused on the successes and challenges of UNA-NCA’s programming throughout the year, and presented awards to key contributors within the chapter. This event reiterated the importance of engaging American citizens with the United Nations and maintaining support to strengthen such multilateral systems.
Young Professionals’ Spring Career Dinners 2024
By Cesar Fernandez, Programs & Membership AssistantOn Saturday, May 4th, 2024, the UNA-NCA Young Professionals (YP) Program hosted their semi-annual Career Dinner Series. This in-person series focused on Careers in the Foreign Service, Global Health, Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution, and Climate Change & Disaster Relief. Part of the Young Professionals Career Dinner Series, discussions featured various professionals working in these respective fields. The speakers within this event offered inspirational guidance toward students and young professionals, sharing important perspectives and personal stories with respect to their fields.
Global Classrooms DC hosts the 20th Annual Spring Model United Nations Conference at the U.S Department of State
By Himaja Balusa, Global Education ManagerGlobal Classrooms DC, the flagship education program of the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA), hosted its 20th annual Spring Model United Nations on Monday, April 29th, 2024, at the U.S. Department of State. The conference featured simulations of eight different multilateral UN agencies, including the International Labor Organization (ILO), International Organization for Migration (IOM), and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The event engaged over 500 middle and high school students from schools across the DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) area, as well as groups from North Carolina and New York.
