Welcome to the Greater Chicago Chapter of the United Nations Association of Chicago
The United Nations Association (UNA USA) is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization that supports the work of the United Nations and encourages active civic participation in some of the most important issues facing the world today.
Summary of Task Forces and Interesting Events:
- Congratulations goes out to our new President: Claudia Jaccarino! (Letter from the President). Claudia also works with universities and heads a group called, "The College Consortium". For more information on university activities refer to Task Forces.
- April 22nd marked Mother Earth Day, an internationally recognized day focusing on the interdependence on among human beings and other living species on the planet. For more information please refer to: United Nations Mother Earth Day and Earth Day 2012
- On April 28th, 2012, UNA USA Greater Chicago sponsored a War, Women and Remembrance panel at the National Museum of Mexican Art. For more information please visit the Events page.
Recent UN News:
A new study on behalf of The United Nations Foundation was released on May 3rd, 2012, found that more than eight out of ten voters believe it is important to maintain an active role within the United Nations. It also found there was no particular bias given what political affiliation the voter represented. (The study was conducted by Hart Research Associates.) For more information refer to: Details of the Study from UNA USA
Quote from Ban Ki-moon:" As Secretary-General of the United Nations, I cannot be loyal to any one or another country or any group of countries. I have to be loyal to the people whom we serve. I have to be faithful to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Some people say that we have 193 bosses. The board members are composed of 193. It seems to be almost impossible to deal with all these people because they are all coming from different countries with different backgrounds and different interests. But I believe that they are united also and they all believe in the United Nations Charter. We are able to carry out many important and difficult challenges when the Member States are united. That’s what I’m going to ask the Member States. There is a diversity which can be fully utilized to the best purpose of the Charter." (Source)
Our chapter recently elected new board members! Details about our new board members are available on the About Us page.
Do you know the U.N. Millenium Development Goals (MDGs)?
We've been working hard to make them a reality. Check out this video and help us countdown.
UNA USA and The UN Foundation - Strategic Alliance and Partnership:
The United Nations Association of the USA has a partnership with the UN Foundation. This partnership provides new momentum to strengthen and deepen American support for the UN. Working together, UNA-USA and the UN Foundation will increase public education and advocacy on the work of the UN.