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UNA-USA is dedicated to educating, inspiring and mobilizing Americans to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations, strengthening the United Nations system, promoting constructive United States leadership in that system, and achieving the goals of the UN Charter

PROGRAMS

UNAFF FILM FESTIVAL

The United Nations Association Film Festival, founded and directed by Jasmina Bojic at Stanford University, screens documentaries by international filmmakers dealing with topics such as human rights, environmental survival, women's issues, children, refugee protection, racism, and war and peace. Each spring the East Bay Chapter presents UNAFF Traveling Film Festival at PFA Theater in Berkeley.

2008 Flyer


HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST

Every fall UNA-USA selects a current topic on which high school students may write an essay, according to prescribed standards, and submit it to the local chapter. The best essay in each chapter is sent to the national office in January where the three top essays are selected and the winners receive cash prizes and national recognition. Essays should be submitted to UNA East Bay by December 15. The 2008 East Bay Chapter winning essay was submitted by Yulim (Chrissy) Lee.


ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION

The Chapter has taken the initiative to draft a resolution on climate protection which was passed by UNA-USA at its 2007 Convention in NYC.

FLAG RENTAL PROGRAM

The Chapter maintains a set of 192 flags (5' x 3') in size, 191 members states of the United Nations + United Nations flag) for rental to add background and color to local events. The set includes 191 poles and approximately 120 stands (stands recommended for indoor use only). A rental contract must be completed by the renter prior to the dispensing of flags.


HERO: A UNA-USA CAMPAIGN

In partnership with USAID, HERO is an awareness-building and fund-raising initiative dedicated to providing comprehensive school-based support to orphans and vulnerable children living in HIV/AIDS-affected communities in Africa. At the 2007 Biennial National Convention of UNA-USA, President Herb Behrstock presented to UNA-USA President William Luers a Chapter check for the HERO program.

 

RUN FOR PEACE

Every Fall a 5k/10k run/walk is held at Berkeley Marina, Cesar Chavez Park. Proceeds support the UNA and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Our 9th annual Run For Peace was held on October 7, 2007.


HUMAN RIGHTS

Each year the chapter observes International Human Rights Day on December 10. 2008 marks the 60th anniversary of the UN Declaration of Human Rights which was celebrated in January with a human rights symposium in Berkeley featuring Jamil Dakwar, Advocacy Director for ACLU's National Human Rights Program.

UN DAY

The UN's birthday is observed on October 24 by chapters across the United States. Every year the East Bay Chapter holds a celebration at Jack London Square in Oakland with a UN flag-raising ceremony followed by lunch and a talk on UN-related issues. In addition, the chapter has an annual dinner program including presentation of the Global Citizens Awards at the International House in Berkeley.

GLOBAL CITIZEN AWARDS

Global Citizen Awards is a chapter initiative to recognize individuals and organizations whose exemplary international activities have reduced poverty and helped fulfill the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. The awards are presented each year at the UN Day Celebration at the International House in Berkeley. To nominate candidates for the 2008 Global Citizen Award click here.


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InterAct Club members accept one of the six Global Citizen Awards on UN Day for outstanding achievement to "Make Poverty History!"


"We the peoples of the United Nations determined... to practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbors..."

Preamble, United Nations Charter, 24 October 1945.