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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

  • UN Day & Global Citizen Awards
    UN Day & Global Citizen Awards
    Sun, Oct 18
    International House at UC Berkeley
    Oct 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    International House at UC Berkeley, 2299 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
    Join us on Sunday, October 18, 2026 to celebrate UN Day and the awardees of our 21st Global Citizen Awards. This year's theme is Youth Transforming the World: Vision, Unity, and Leadership. Registration and Reception begin at 2:30 pm.
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  • UN 81st & 61st Flag Raising
    UN 81st & 61st Flag Raising
    Sat, Oct 03
    Jack London Square, Oakland
    Oct 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Jack London Square, Oakland, 1 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
    Celebrate 81st UN Anniversary & 61st UN Flag Raising at this FREE event. Enjoy flag raising ceremony, a parade of flags, a dragon/lion dance & cultural performances. Theme: "Multi-generations Striving for Peace and Nonviolence: Empowering Youth for A Better Tomorrow. "
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  • UN International Day of Peace
    UN International Day of Peace
    Sun, Sep 27
    Lake Chabot Regional Park
    Sep 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Lake Chabot Regional Park, 17600 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA
    FREE Event. Celebrate peace with the community by the redwood trees and serene waters of Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley. Event supports UN Global Goals #4, 11, 16, 17.
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  • Solano Stroll
    Solano Stroll
    Sun, Sep 13
    Solano Ave---Berkeley and Albany
    Sep 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Solano Ave---Berkeley and Albany
    Enjoy a mile of performers, music, vendors, food, and family fun on Solano Avenue in Berkeley/Albany. Visit our booth with colorful flags and the 17 Global Goals banner! This event supports UN Global Goals #4, 11, 17.
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  • BioBlitz In The Park
    BioBlitz In The Park
    Sun, Sep 06
    Tilden Nature Area
    Sep 06, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Tilden Nature Area, 1500 Central Park Dr, Berkeley, CA 94708, USA
    Join East Bay Regional Park District for a FREE community BioBlitz at Tilden Nature Area. Document local biodiversity by finding, identifying, and recording local plants and wildlife here using the iNaturalist app. This event supports Global Goals #4, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17.
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  • Meet & Greet
    Meet & Greet
    Sat, Aug 08
    Dragon Gate Restaurant
    Aug 08, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Dragon Gate Restaurant, 1 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
    Welcome New & Current Members! Join us to connect, build relationships, and support the mission of the United Nations.
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  • World Refugee & Immigrant Day Festival
    World Refugee & Immigrant Day Festival
    Sat, Jun 13
    Think College Now
    Jun 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Think College Now, 2825 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601, USA
    FREE event. Everyone Welcome. Let's celebrate refugees and immigrants in the East Bay through art, joyful music & performance, food, wellness and kids activities. This event supports UN Global Goals #4, 11, 17.
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  • Energy Justice Panel: Communities Leading the Transition
    Energy Justice Panel: Communities Leading the Transition
    Wed, Jun 03
    GRID Alternatives
    Jun 03, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    GRID Alternatives, 1171 Ocean Ave UNIT 200, Oakland, CA 94608, USA
    Join Young Professionals in Energy (YPE) to learn how community leaders are working to create clean, healthy, and affordable environments for all in the Bay Area. This event supports UN Global Goals #7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16 & 17. $10.00 - General Public. Free: UNA-EB and UNA-Berkeley members.
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  • BioBlitz In The Park
    BioBlitz In The Park
    Sun, Apr 19
    Tilden Nature Area
    Apr 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Tilden Nature Area, 1500 Central Park Dr, Berkeley, CA 94708, USA
    Join us for a FREE community BioBlitz at Tilden Nature Area. Document local biodiversity by finding, identifying, and recording local plants and wildlife here using the iNaturalist app. This event supports Global Goals #4, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17.
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  • Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade 2026
    Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade 2026
    Sat, Feb 28
    Wilma Chan Park
    Feb 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Wilma Chan Park, 810 Jackson St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
    Join our chapter at this vibrant festival, featuring traditional lion and dragon dances, a flag parade, well-wishes from elected officials, and exciting cultural activities. This event supports UN Global Goals #4, 11, 17. Look for our colorful UN booth. Scroll down to REGISTER.
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  • Appreciation Party & General Meeting 2026
    Appreciation Party & General Meeting 2026
    Sun, Jan 25
    University Lutheran Church
    Jan 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    University Lutheran Church, 2425 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
    Join us in celebrating our community and partners. Enjoy music from our YOUTH and hear about their passion for the UN GLOBAL GOALS. Please bring new socks (no limit) for our at-risk community. This event supports UN Global Goals #4, 11, 17.
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Past Events
2023
UN FLAG DAY

Saturday, October 14, 2023

10 AM - 1 PM

Jack London Square

1 Franklin Street, Oakland

(in-person event)

Celebrate UN Flag Day at
this free community event that begins with a parade of member state flags, carried proudly by our local junior ROTC. Flags include UN Flag with seal and emblem, representing world peace and unity.

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18th Annual
Global Citizens Awards & UN Day Celebration
 
3 PM - 5:15 PM 
Sunday, October 29th, 2023

UC Berkeley Alumni House

1 Alumni House, Berkeley

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(UNA Member: $20, Non-Member: $25,
Student: $10)
(in-person event)

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Join us to honor Global Citizen Awardees and celebrate UN Day and
the 75th anniversary of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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Global Engagement Online Series
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Stay connected on issues that matter!

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In celebration and acknowledgement of the UN's 75th Anniversary, UNA-USA is hosting a series of virtual events to bring you unique discussions with global experts. View upcoming events here: 

2019-2021

January 31, 2021

UNA East Bay Annual General Meeting

December 5, 2020

Human Rights Day 2020

October 24, 2020

15th Annual Global Citizen Awards

October 3, 2020

54th Annual UN Flag Raising Celebration 

August 16, 2020

(Webinar) COVID-19: Ask the Experts...* 

May 24, 2020

UN75 Virtual Consultation: California

Jan. 26, 2020

Annual General Meeting

Dec. 9, 2019

Human Rights Day 2019

Nov. 12, 2019

Dinner Forum: Iran and the Crisis of Internationalism

Oct. 20, 2019

UN Day Dinner & Citizen Awards Gala 2019

Oct. 6, 2019

UN Flag Raising Ceremony and 53rd Annual Parade of Flags

Sept. 27, 2019

Movie Screening: Love, Sonia

Sept. 17, 2019

Former UN Ambassador Samantha Power at the Commonwealth Club*

Aug. 29, 2019

Afghanistan and the Crisis of Internationalism

Jun 25-26, 2019

URI's "Accelerate Peace" Int'l Conference*

Jun 9-11, 2019

UNA Leadership Summit and Lobby Day

Apr 30, 2019

Hackathon for Mental Health (SDG 3)*

Mar 2, 2019

International Women's Day

Feb 3, 2019

UNA East Bay Annual General Meeting

* Events co-sponsored with other organizations noted with an asterisk

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