UPCOMING EVENTS

DINNER FORUM

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Topic: "Land and Resource Grabs"

Wednesday, July 31, 6:15 - 8:45pm

Speaker: Anuradha Mittal, Director of Oakland Institute

Location: TBA

Ownership and access to land, water and vital natural resources have historically been subject to exploitation, to the detriment of large numbers of people in many regions of the world. But in recent years, foreign enterprises and globalization have increasingly posed new threats to families and villages and nations, most especially those seeking to escape poverty and hunger. Food security and sustainable agriculture cannot be taken for granted. Priorities of the United Nations' Millennium Development Goal, unanimously supported by all UN member governments, are being undermined by external forces. What if anything can be done to stop "land and natural resource grabs"?

Cost: UNA members $20, non-members $25, students $10. Join UNA to receive members'discount Advance reservations required due to limited space: e-mail unaeastbaydinnerforum@gmail.com

UNA EAST BAY CHAPTER PROGRAMS, 2013

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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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WHO OWNS THE INTERNET?

UNA-USA East Bay invites you to join us for our exciting Food and Wine Summer Program with Terry Kramer.

Wednesday, June 19, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, Ca.

This event is presented in partnership with World Affairs Council and the University of San Francisco.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

ln December 2012 the United Nations Conference on lnternational Telecommunications took place in Dubai. During the conference a divergent set of views were expressed by developed and developing nations regarding the criticality of a free and open internet.

Terry Kramer, who was appointed by President Obama to serve as Ambassador, Head of US Delegation for the UN Conference on lnternational Telecommunications, will discuss the outcomes and implications of the
conference. He will review the many issues surrounding a free and open internet including free speech, cyber security, how to 'govern' the internet, business models which support a 'free' internet and how to accelerate broadband availability globally.

Cost: World Affairs Council Members: $12; Non-Members: $15; Students: Free.
To register, click here

Food and Wine Tasting: 6:00 PM Program: 7:00 PM

Three-Day Training Institute on "The World As It Could Be" - A Human Rights Education Project for Teachers, Administrators, Curriculum Developers of Bay Area High Schools, Leaders of Community Based Non-Profit Organizations, and University Faculty and Graduate Students

Educational materials and a celebratory process to inspire high-school aged youth to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The educational materials incorporate the creative arts as an integral part of the teaching process.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – July 30- August 1, 2013, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m
University of San Francisco School of Education, 2350 Turk Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94118, Room 102. There is no charge to attend. Lunch is provided.

Sponsored by the Rex Foundation in collaboration with the University of San Francisco International Studies Dept of the School of Education

To register and for more information

UNA EAST BAY CENTER

SPRING SALE: All African gifts and jewelry and books about Africa--20 percent off. New shipment of Usborne books, UN souvenirs and greeting cards. Also new: Cambodian and Hmong handbags.

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UNA East Bay Center is now open at its new location-- 2539 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley (at Blake). Hours: Tues - Sat 12-5. The phone is 510-849-1752. UNICEF cards, flags, international fair trade gifts, books, jewelry, T-shirts are available for sale. Note: The Center does not accept credit cards.