Join us for UN Day at Brooklyn Borough Hall!

by Joanna Blaz, UNA-SNY Young Professionals Editorial Director

Brooklyn Borough Hall By Steven Severinghaus/Flickr

​The United Nations Association Southern New York Division Young Professionals are co-sponsoring UNA Brooklyn's third annual celebration of United Nations Day. 
 
UN Day celebrates the founding document of the United Nations: The UN Charter. October 24, 2017 marks the 72nd year since the charter’s ratification. The day is observed as a public holiday for all member states.   
 
The celebration will include discussions on the future of the UN from UNA leaders, a reception with food and drink, and networking with Brooklyn activists and policy professionals.
 
The event will take place at Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. Please RSVP on Eventbrite.
 
Speakers:
 
Nick Birnback- Chief of Public Affairs for the United Nations Department for Peacekeeping Operations & Field Support
Nick Birnback has more than 20 years of experience with the United Nations.
 
Munira Khalif- 2017-2018 U.S. Youth Observer to the United Nations
Munira Khalif is a passionate advocate for women’s education worldwide. As this year’s U.S. Youth Observer, she gives young professionals a voice at the United Nations.
 
Schedule:
 
5 p.m.- Doors open
 
6 p.m.- Introductory remarks, Speakers, Q & A
 
7:30 p.m.- Reception with food and drinks
 
Co-sponsors include: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Rho Omega Chapter & Tau Omega Chapter; National Parks Conservation Association; New York Life-Mark Lewis; Southern New York State Division of the United Nations Association and Young Professionals; and 10x Management