UNA-USA’s Global Engagement Summit, typically held at UN Headquarters in New York City, is the largest annual gathering of UN supporters in the country, bringing together community leaders, college students, young professionals, and subject matter experts from across the country …
The UNA-MN annual meeting was held via Zoom on Saturday, January 16th from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. The meeting included reports on programs and activities in 2020 and the election of new directors and officers. A part of the annual …
Our rivers are a significant part of our state’s identity. They are beautiful and inspiring…calling us to walk along their banks, fish for salmon, or explore what’s around the bend by canoe. But what is happening below the surface? To …
At its annual meeting on January 16, 2021, the board of directors of UNA-MN presented it’s highest award – the Harold E. Stassen Award – to G. Stuart Ackman and D. Mark Ritchie. “These individuals well deserve this high honor because they have …
United Nations Foundation Vice President for Global Health Kate Dodson released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement that it will strengthen and restore U.S. partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO): “President Biden’s swift move to …
United Nations Foundation President and CEO Elizabeth Cousens issued the following statement on the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris: “The United Nations Foundation congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their …
December 10th was Human Rights Day. In recognition of the 72nd anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly, the City of Minneapolis, in conjunction with the United Nations Association Minnesota …
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season …
Dear members and friends of UNA-MN, UNA-MN’s nationally recognized Model UN has been a cornerstone of our programming for years. We are excited to announce that we will be holding a virtual Model UN Conference this fall on November 20th! In …
