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UNA-NCA Board Member Joins Global Leaders in Havana
By Kristen Hecht, UNA-NCA Director at LargeFrom January 28-31, 2025, UNA-NCA Board Member Kristen Hecht proudly participated in the Sixth International Conference, “For World Balance,” in Havana, Cuba. This inspiring global gathering, centered on “Strengthening Multilateralism as an Indispensable Mechanism for Global Balance,” brought together hundreds of international civil society leaders committed to advancing peace, security, human rights, and global cooperation.
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We want to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and current challenges and rapid changes faced by the international affairs and development community in the National Capital Area and worldwide.Highlights from the 2024 Human Rights Awards
On December 11th, 2024, UNA-NCA hosted our annual Human Rights Awards Ceremony at the United Nations Foundation. This year’s celebration was spectacular as it marked the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 79th anniversary of the United Nations. We were incredibly delighted to present awards to four outstanding individuals and one organization who are working to improve human rights in their communities and around the world.
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Emerging Human Rights Leader Award
By Luciana Vosniak, UNA-NCA Human Rights Committee Chair
Community Human Rights Leader Award
By Alex Remmel, UNA-NCA Human Rights Committee Co-Chair
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.
