Top Stories from the United Nations
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A message from the UNA-GP Vice President Carol Jenkins...
The upcoming November 6th elections might be the most crucial of any in our country’s history. The present leadership in the United States has turned its back on many international agreements, and retreated from many of the United Nations’ Millennium Goals. Next week, however, we have an opportunity to elect new members in Congress who will better represent the goals of the U.N., and better align with the values we cherish— not only as as citizens of the U.S.— but as citizens of the world. Please make sure to carefully choose the candidates on the ballot who represent the values of the United Nations, and please, come out and vote November 6th. Our world depends upon you!
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This UN Day, October 24, 2018, the United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia hosted a semi-lead discussion about immigration, the Latino community, and Philadelphia’s relationship with ICE over drinks at the Landmark Americana in University City.
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Invitation to Membership Meeting
Join us in the United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia General Membership Meeting at FRIENDS CENTER, 15TH & CHERRY ST. PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 on Wednesday, November 28 5:30 PM 7.30 p.m.
Agenda: Association Business ~Nominations of new UNA-GP Board Members ~Approval of Bylaw changes of fiscal year and Board terms ~Approval of interim July-December chapter budget, guest speaker and much more. Join us, support us. Light refreshments will be served!
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70 years ago, on December 10, 1948, a milestone document in the history of human rights was enacted by the UN—the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In honor of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Association-Greater Philadelphia Chapter (UNA-GP) is partnering with World Affairs Council for this year's program on Monday Dec 10th, 5.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. Location : World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, One South Broad Street, Suite 2M, Philadelphia, PA 19107. See flier
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A direct and compelling headline
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Every year the United Nations celebrates World Toilet Day. On November 19th, 2018, so too will the Global Water Alliance by hosting a lecture on global sanitation. The speaker, Christiaan Morssink, is the president of the Global Water Alliance, has taught courses about global sanitation, and is well traveled. He will present this topic through discussion about the different ways people go to the bathroom. The “Why” in this lecture is why people go to the bathroom differently, and what that says about a country’s sanitation. The goal of the event is to create awareness about the major inequities in sanitation on a global scale. See flier
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Join us for a special luncheon on November 8, 2018 at the Friends Center, where we will introduce you to the new
Heritage Education Resource Center
and have a discussion on heritage education in Philadelphia.
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November 3, 2018 is an international day to recognize survivors of sexual abuse, bring their stories into the light, raise awareness of the widespread nature of the issue and organize for change in the culture that allows sexual abuse to continue. In light of this day, an "All Survivors Day" rally will be held in Philadelphia at the Independence Mall (5th & Market St) at 11 am. Stand with victims of sexual abuse and bring their silence to an end.
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Have any ideas for fundraising events? We're all ears! We are always in need of volunteers, no matter how much or how (seemingly!) little time you have to devote. Volunteers with all types of skill sets are welcome to work with the UNA-GP, short or long term. If interested, please contact Manisha Patel, Volunteer Coordinator and President, at
mpatel@una-gp.org
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Please donate whatever you can to the UNA-GP, and in turn, Philadelphians and beyond!
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United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia | (215) 241-5738 |
1501 Cherry St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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https://una-gp.org/
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