UN Issues
Three Times Too Many
For the third year in a row, President Trump has proposed dramatically slashing funding for the United Nations and its agencies – this time by more than 30 percent. Despite saying the UN has “unlimited potential,” if enacted, the President’s budget would leave the UN without proper funding to help people Read more…
UN Issues
On Human Rights’ Day, Your Voice Is Critical
There is no is denying that human rights around the world are under threat everywhere we look, both at home and abroad. Human rights are relevant for all of us, every day, such as freedom from fear, freedom to speak up, rights to health and education, and access to economic and Read more…
UN Issues
Perspectives on the Refugee Crisis and Stateless People
A public symposium organized by the UN Association in Minnesota and sponsored by Hamline University Global Engagement department was held on the evening of October 24, on UN Day. Between 50 to 60 people attended most of the two hour event. Attorney Jim Nelson (first on the right in front) Read more…
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Fascism in the United States
Fascism in the United States Advocates for Peace: I strongly recommend reading this concise but well-written and insightful article: Fascism in the United States Dr. Ellen Kennedy is the Founder and Executive Director of World Without Genocide at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She is a former board member of Read more…
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The Paradox of Peace: The Noble Peace Prize Forum
The Paradox of Peace: The Nobel Peace Prize Forum Organized by Augsburg University Endorsed by UN Association, MN September 13—15, 2018 2018 will mark the 30th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize Forum hosted and presented by Augsburg University. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with the work of Read more…
UN Issues
UNA-USA Advocacy Lead Call
The recording of the UNA-USA Advocacy Lead Call on March 14th is now posted online. Please make sure to listen to it if you missed the call.