UNA-USA and Better World Campaign on U.S. Pullout from WHO
To read the statement on what De-Funding WHO would mean, see
https://betterworldcampaign.org/global-health-pandemic-america/
https://betterworldcampaign.org/global-health-pandemic-america/
2017 UNA-USA Advocacy Goals
Join us in creating a strong voice at the United Nations. We organize meetings with and letter writing campaigns to elected officials stressing the importance of the United Nations and its goals. To learn more and get involved in our advocacy efforts email Margaret "Peg" Shannon at peg@unasny.org.
Funding
Payment of our nation's UN regular budget and peacekeeping dues on time, in full, and without conditions; continued fair share of voluntary contributions to UN organizations.
Human Rights
Increase awareness about the positive work being performed by the UN Human Rights Council and specialized agencies.
Sustainable Development Goals
On September 25th 2015, countries adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda. Each goal has specific targets to be achieved over the next 15 years. Our goal is to encourage support of the Global Goals.
See the full advocacy agenda here.
See committee assignements, legislation introduced, and more for each congressional district in the division in Congressional Database here.
Funding
Payment of our nation's UN regular budget and peacekeeping dues on time, in full, and without conditions; continued fair share of voluntary contributions to UN organizations.
Human Rights
Increase awareness about the positive work being performed by the UN Human Rights Council and specialized agencies.
Sustainable Development Goals
On September 25th 2015, countries adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda. Each goal has specific targets to be achieved over the next 15 years. Our goal is to encourage support of the Global Goals.
See the full advocacy agenda here.
See committee assignements, legislation introduced, and more for each congressional district in the division in Congressional Database here.
What We Have Achieved
2015 Shadow Report on the Criminal Justice System for the UNHCR Committee for the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
Mount Vernon NY City Council Passes Resolution Supporting Cities for CEDAW
Letter to the President to Support Syrian Refugees
Consultation on Injustice and the Criminal Justice System
Mount Vernon NY City Council Passes Resolution Supporting Cities for CEDAW
Letter to the President to Support Syrian Refugees
Consultation on Injustice and the Criminal Justice System
