United Nations Association- Citizens Engaged To Support the Millennium Goals Of The UN


If you’re a member of a local chapter of the United Nations Association stand up and take a bow. If you even know what the United Nations Association (UNA) IS raise your hand. 

The UNA is a nonprofit citizens' organization, separate from the United Nations, dedicated to supporting the mission of the United Nations, and with a key goal of making more citizens like themselves, and government officials, aware of the vital role the United Nations plays in global peace keeping, addressing global environmental challenges,  bringing war criminals to justice,  providing women and families in developing countries with family planning resources,  fighting for gender equality, universal primary education, reducing infant mortality and work to eradicate HIV/AIDS and other deadly diseases.

Local UNA chapters reach out to educate politician and local folks about the missions of the United Nations. Chapter members help assure citizens and politicians are engaged in U.S. political dialogue, legislation and initiatives related to UN global efforts as global citizens.
Participation opportunities for local chapter members are only limited by the membership’s own creativity. Chapters host documentary film festivals, partner with the Levitt Pavilion summer concert series,  host community talks with professors from nearby colleges and university and hold meetings with local government officials. 

One of the UNA’s cornerstone programs is called “The Model UN.” Through this program, locally high school student actually join to act as a “model” United Nations, as “representatives” of a variety countries to discuss real issues the United Nations is dealing with.

To find a chapter near you or to learn more about the United Nations Association visit http://www.unausa.org/


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