Past Events 2008
December
10 Wed., 12 noon-2pm. 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Reaffirming Action
Amidst Global Crises. Program featuring a panel of speakers. Sponsored by UNA East Bay Chapter and International House.
Location: International House, 2299 Piedmont Way, Berkeley, CA.
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October
24 Fri., 6:00-8:45pm. United Nations 63rd Anniversary Celebration and Banquet "Environment and Climate:
Honoring Nobel Prize Winners Who Changed the Global Agenda". The 3rd Annual Global Citizen Awards were presented to
individuals and organizations of the East Bay achieving exemplary results implementing the MDGs internationally or in the
East Bay. Location: International House, Berkeley. Sponsored by UNA-USA East Bay Chapter and International House.
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More Photos from the UN Day Event
September
9 - 28: Art for Humanity: United Nations Goals. Location: Giorgi Gallery, 2911 Claremont Ave., Berkeley. (510) 848-1228.
Opening Reception: Sunday, September 14, 4-6pm. Closing Reception: Saturday, September 27, 3-6pm. Organized by Evelyn
Glaubman, Art Instructor, Berkeley City College. This exhibit reflects the importance of international agreement to support the
humane goals of the United Nations and the dignity of all.
21 Sun 3:00-6:00pm. UN International Peace Day.Conference: “Climate Change and Peace: Why the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Won the Nobel Peace Prize”. Location: International House, UC Berkeley. For more information: 510-540-8017.
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21 Sun 9:00am. 10th Annual 5/10k Walk/Run for Peace. Cesar Chavez Park, Berkeley Marina. Organized by UNA-USA
East Bay and co-sponsored by the City of Berkeley.
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August
9 Sat Japanese Peace Lantern Ceremony, North End of Aquatic Park, Berkeley, 6:30-9:00pm.
June
8-10 Sun-Tue. UNA-USA Council of Chapters and Divisions (CCD) Annual Meeting. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington DC.This is an important opportunity for UN activists to come together in our nation's capital for three days of intensive education, sharing of lessons learned and best practices, skills-building, networking and advocacy.
May
6-8 Shakespeare-Ashland Annual Festival. Enjoy theatre while supporting the UNA East Bay.
April
12 Sat 11am-6pm. Springfest at UCB Berkeley International House. East Bay Chapter will have an information table at this celebration of cultures from around the world.
March
8 Sat 1:00 - 5:00 pm. International Women's Day, Mills College
Photo Gallery
February
23-25 Sat-Mon. Eighth Annual UNA Traveling Film Festival, Berkeley
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 Ray Couture, Film Festival Committee |
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January
10 Thursday 6:00pm. "Coping with Crisis in the Middle East - a Rapidly Changing Geopolitical Landscape". Speaker: Terje Rod-Larsen, former UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General to the PLO. Co-sponsors: World Affairs Council and UNA East Bay Chapter. Location: World Affairs Council, 2nd Floor Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, San Francisco, Ca. Reservations and further information.
26 Saturday 11:00am. Annual General Meeting and Symposium celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights. "Human Rights Beseiged!" symposium beginning at 1:30pm with featured speaker Jamil Dakwar, Advocacy Director for ACLU's national Human Rights Program. Location: Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Ave., Berkeley. Members and the general public are invited to attend. The AGM (11-12:30) includes membership voting ballot for 2008 Board of Directors (nominee bios); lunch at 1:45pm; meet your Chapter's Board of Directors and Advisory Council.