Events with UNA Chicago (includes Cosponsored and Partner Events)
College Consortium Meeting
Date: December 13, 2011
Time: 4- 6pm
Location: Robert Morris University
401 S. State Street, Chicago IL 60605
Room 602
RSVP your attendance to cjaccarino@unachicago.org
Please include telephone contact number
UNA USA Chicago College Consortium's main goal is to encourage collaboration across Chicago area campuses; share events, talent, opportunities.
Come discuss how to create a Student Alliance/Chapter of UNA USA Chicago at your school. Create collaboration with Chicago organizations such as the Chicago Consular Corps, Refugee One, Chicago Commission on Human Relations,Salvation Army,and Catholic Charities. Through UNA USA’s partnerships with these organizations we have positions/internships available.
Benefits to Student UNA USA Members
- Individual Club Events listed on the UNA USA Website
- Transfer Civic aspirations from Theoretical Education to Real World Project Work
- Opportunity for Resume Building, Networking, Skill/Competency Building, Volunteer Recognition
Come to discuss ways that you as an individual, special interest group or club can collaborate with like-minded individuals and clubs at other universities with the support of the UNA USA Greater Chicago Chapter. We are hoping that together we can advocate and educate about local and global issues that require attention including but not limited to the UN Millennium Development Goals.
Vice-President, Dr. Cranston Ramirez-Knight will provide a review and discussion of our recent event - Reclaiming the Voices of a Lost Generation followed by Q&A session. See the full event description in our Past Events section below.
* Millennium Development Goals for the beginning of this century, to be met by 2015. These goals include: eradicating extreme poverty and hunger; achieving universal primary education; promoting gender equality and empowerment of women, reducing child mortality, improving maternal health; combating HIV/AIDS, malaria, polio and tuberculosis; and ensuring environmental sustainability.
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Our national chapter lists many events happening around the county.
Past Events
Journey to Democracy- The Crisis of Sudan
Date: Thursday, December 1, 2011
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: Dominican University in Parmer Hall, Room 108
7900 W. Division St, River Forest, IL
The event will be featuring Professor Aly Drame who will be speaking on the political, social and economic conditions which led to the displacement of numerous Sudanese as well as the genocide of numerous Sudanese. The event will also feature Kuir JiBol, a Sudanese refugee who spent the majority of his childhood and adolescence in a Refugee camp in Kenya. He will be speaking on how these conditions affected him and his personal experiences both prior to and during his stay in a refugee camp.
Reclaiming the Voices of a Lost Generation
In an era of extremes, 1970’s-1990’s, throughout the Southern Hemisphere military regimes which came to power made a concerted effort to silence any and all voices of opposition. “The enemy of the state” consisted of children, peasants, workers, and students.
They disappeared in brutal raids carried out by paramilitary groups and were never heard from again; tens of thousands vanished. Human Rights as a concept and a birthright ceased to exist in Latin America. The Desparecidos (The disappeared ones) haunt us still. Five human rights advocates will bear witness of the unspeakable, and be the voice for those who can no longer speak for themselves.
The forum in panel format will be held at the
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 West 19th Street, Chicago
Saturday, December 3, 2011
12:30 to 3 p.m.
This Event is Free and Open to the Public
Click here to view and download the event flyer.
This program is sponsored by UNA-USA, Greater Chicago Chapter, in conjunction with Amnesty International USA, Midwest, Global Voices International, the National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America, and the Heartland Alliance Marjorie Kovler Center (of Torture).
For further info, please contact Cranston Ramirez-Knight,
Vice President United Nations Association-USA, Greater Chicago Chapter.
Join us for Global Wake-Up!
This is our chapter's 1st Annual International Film Festival.
October 28 & 29, 2011
Friday, October 28 from 12 noon till 4pm with the Award Ceremony & Benefit Reception from 6pm till 9pm
Saturday, October 29 from 10 am till 9 pm
Columbia College - Film Row Cinema
1104 S. Wabash, 8th Floor
Chicago, IL
Şafak Pavey, Deputy of Istanbul / Member of Turkish Parliament
Participating in Politics in the Middle East as a Disabled Woman
The UNA-USA Greater Chicago Chapter is proud to promote this event, hosted by our friends at Northwestern University:
When: Tuesday, November 8, 2011, from 6pm till 8pm.
Where: Northwestern University, Scott Hall, Guild Lounge, 601 University Pl., Evanston
What's this about: Şafak Pavey is known for her international work in human rights, philanthropy, and peace-building. A train accident she had as a student introduced her to the world of disabled people, reshaping her perspective. After completing her post-graduate studies at the London School of Economics, Şafak began working for the UNHCR on humanitarian missions in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. In 2010, she was appointed Secretary to the newly established UN Human Rights Committee for the rights of persons with disabilities at Geneva headquarters. She departed the UN after being named the Deputy of Istanbul in June 2011 elections, becoming the first disabled female member of the Turkish Parliament. She was a columnist of Agos newspaper and has published three books including as editorial manager of a legal book by Nobel Peace laureate Shirin Ebadi. Şafak received various national and international awards for her work. Recently, she has been honored with “2011-The Outstanding Young Person of the World Award” by Junior Chamber International for her contributions in the field of world peace and human rights.
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UNA-USA Greater Chicago Chapter to support the INROADS program.
UNA Greater Chicago, would like to make special mention of an event by INROADS. The event is in support of the Leadership! Campaign, featuring a special town hall discussion: "Moving from Success to Significance". The event is on Wednesday September 7th, from 6pm to 8:30pm,at the Fortnightly House of Chicago, 120 Bellevue Place, Chicago IL 60611. Please RSVP to Therese Janca at 1 888 887 2402. For more information about INROADS, please visit: http://www.inroads.org/about-us/faqs
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Come Walk with to Celebrate the Birth of a New Nation - Southern Sudan!
Join us in a walk with UNA USA Chicago, Southern Sudanese and friends of South Sudan to celebrate the birth of the Republic of South Sudan. We walk to remember the importance and urgency of keeping peace in Darfur, Abyei, and Southern Kordufan regions.
When: Saturday, July 9th at 12:00 PM to 4:00pm (Check in at 11:30am)
Where: Chicago Park District Grove at the intersection of Lake Shore Drive West and Barry Avenue in Chicago, IL.
Who: Hundreds of Illinois residents of Sudanese descent and student anti-genocide activists. (Lead organizations: Sudanese Community Association of Illinois, Save Darfur, Youth United for Darfur, Chicago Association for the Lost Boys of Sudan).
What: We conduct a peaceful walk to celebrate the first day of independence for South Sudan--the world’s newest nation--and call for an end to renewed violence in Darfur, Abyei, and Southern Kordufan regions.
Why: This celebration of South Sudanese independence will be a historic moment for Illinois residents of Sudanese descent, and for students, faith leaders, and anti-genocide activists in our state. The creation of an independent South Sudan will help end decades of violence that has resulted in the deaths of over 2 million people.
Participation in this event will demonstrate solidarity with Illinois residents who have fought for years to bring peace to Sudan and make independence a reality. Many sponsoring organizations, including the Office of the Mayor and UNA Chicago are engaged assisting with a media campaign for the event. For more information, contact David Deng at 773-895-6985 or Peter Magai Bul at 773-306-3983.
Join our Facebook groups:
South Sudan Independence Celebration and Walk With Darfur
Walk with Us
SouthSudanIndependenceCelebrationFlyer.doc
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Hosted by Loyola’s Black World Studies Program
“Left to Tell theTruth: Rwandan Survivors Speak of the Unspeakable”
Thursday, April 14, at 7:00 p.m.
Piper Hall (1032 W. Sheridan Rd)
Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus
Admission is Free
Panelists:
- Providence Rubingisa: Rwandan National who grew up in Rwanda, survived the Rwandan genocide, went into exile in Tanzania, and now lives in the United States. Providence co-founded Global Family Rescue, a non-profit that sponsored 250 at-risk families in Rwanda. His civil engineering background gave him a new vision for an all-encompassing village development program, and Stuff for the Poor (SFTP) was born. Providence's vision is to give hope and empowerment to marginalized people of the world.
- Alene Munyemanais: Rwandan-American citizen and a survivor of Rwandan tragedy. Alene is both from ethnic Hutu and Tutsi, one part of her family was killed by the Interahamwe and the other part was killed by the RPF army. Alene is a married and a mother of three.
- Elliot Lefkovitz: Professor Emeritus of History, Loyola University Chicago, who specializes in “Holocaust and Genocide Studies.”
Moderator:
- Cranston Knight: Vice President of the United Nations Association: Greater Chicago Chapter and Adjunct Professor of History and Political Science, St. Augustine College in Chicago.
Co-Sponsored by:
Loyola's Black World Studies Program, Illinois Holocaust Museum and Educational Center, United Nations Association: Greater Chicago Chapter, and Hillel at Loyola
download a flyer for this event.
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Dominican University – Brennan School of Business, Center for Global Peace through Commerce & The Siena Center Present: "Trade vs. Aid: Haiti's Growing Social and Economic Opportunities”
Thursday, April 14, 2011
7:00-9:00PM
Bluhm Auditorium, Parmer 108
www.dom.edu/gpcommerce
For more information, please contact:
Rebecca Davis Mathias, Director
The Center for Global Peace through Commerce
Tel: 708.524.5982
Email: rdavismathias@dom.edu
Speakers:
Most Rev. Thomas Wenski
Archbishop of Miami
Richard Perera
On-Site Crisis Media Coordinator
Erica L. Green
M.A., M.P.H., C.A.D.C.
Director of Health & Humanitarian Aid
UNA USA Greater Chicago Chapter
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The Luol Deng Foundation presents... "Game and Give"
Borders - Deerfield - 49 S. Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
Don't miss out on the chance to spend an action-packed day of games, activites, music, and more, with Chicago Bulls star Luol Deng! (The Luol Deng Foundation is committed to supporting UNHCR’s work through the ninemillion.org campaign. This foundation builds and equips schools, playing courts/fields and provides fresh clean water.)
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Fighting Human Trafficking, Host Chicago Kent Law School - Co-sponsor United Nations Association of Chicago
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2011 chicagokentuna@gmail.com
Guest Speakers:
Rachel Durchslag - Executive Director Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE)
Jennifer S. Greene - Violence Against Women Policy Advisor, Office of the Cook County State’s Attorney
Will Burns - 4th Ward Alderman, As State Rep. Chief Sponsor of Illinois Safe Children Act
Sehla Ashai - Anti-Trafficking Program Specialist International Organization for Adolescents (IOFA)
Additional Co-sponsors: SHN, APALSA, BLSA, HLLSA, ILS, ILSA, NLG, WIL , KJF, CSO, & Alumni
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Women and the U.N.: Power, Progress, and Modern Day Slavery
Thursday, February 10, 2011
As part of Dominican University's International Week, they and United Nations Association-USA Greater Chicago Chapter would like to recognize women advocates and their efforts.
Speaker: Monica Uribe of United Nations Association USA Chicago's Chicago Kent School of Law Chapter
Monica Uribe received her bachelor's degree in music performance from Baylor University and is currently a first year law student at Chicago-Kent College of Law, where she is earning a Certificate in International and Comparative Law and is a member of the Kent Law Chapter of UNA-USA. During her undergraduate studies, Monica served as a delegate on the Inter-American Committee on Human Rights in the Model Organization of American States. Monica is a member of UNA-USA because of her strong interests in international human rights, human trafficking, and foreign policy.
Date: Thursday, February 10, 2011
Time: 7-8pm
Place: Cusack Board Room (Power Hall Room 101, near the Alumni Office) Dominican University 7900 West Division Street River Forest, IL 60305
No fee, Free Parking Available at the school and on the street
Contact info: Ivana Gentile 773.983.1821
Symposium honoring Adlai Stevenson II
Monday, November 15, 2010
The United Nations Association-USA Greater Chicago Chapter and the Adlai Stevenson Center on Democracy cordially invite you, your family and friends to join us at a symposium honoring Adlai Stevenson II and his impact on the United Nations. The symposium will take place at the Northwestern Law School, Lincoln Hall, 375 E Chicago Avenue, on November 15 from 7-8:30, with a reception from 8:30 to 9:30 pm.
The event will be moderated by: A. Edward Elmendorf, President, UNA-USA and former aid to Adlai Stevenson II, in 1965 at the United Nations.
Northwestern Law School, Lincoln Hall, 375 E Chicago Avenue
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm