Message from the
President
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Welcome to the website for the Chicago Chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA), a not-for-profit, chapter-based membership organization committed to building understanding of and support for the ideals and vital work of the United Nations among the American people.
We are excited about the election of Barack Obama and his designation of Susan Rice as the US Ambassador to the United Nations. With this appointment, our president-elect has signaled that the United States is committed to working collaboratively with sovereign, corporate and civic leaders around the world to help solve the myriad challenges facing humanity. |
| 2008 was a terrific year for our chapter and as we look forward to 2009 we hope for continued growth! I encourage you to step up your advocacy and involvement in international affairs and be more active in our chapter - come to events and plan new ones, write for the newsletter, join the board...we are open to your ideas and your energy - please contact me or any of the board members at any time through our UNA email addresses. | |
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UNA-USA is a national organization with headquarters in New York and chapters throughout the fifty states. UNA- USA Chapters work on educational and humanitarian campaigns, and at the national level, the UNA USA directs policy and advocacy programs that stress the importance of nations working together as well as the need for United States leadership in the United Nations. |
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| Here in Chicago we are a diverse group of citizens who work together to support and promote the goals of the United Nations. We believe in a strong US presence in the UN and support and encourage US involvement and leadership in the many UN related agencies and institutions that are working to combat the scourges of disaster, disease, hunger and poverty that continue to plague our planet. We partner with other groups to sponsor speaker events and undertake a wide range of activities to raise awareness about international issues. | |
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Once again I would like to welcome you to our chapter and I encourage
you to get involved. There are many ways to support the work of the UNA-USA
and the Chicago Chapter - just click on the committee or topic of your
interest and you will find the information you need to get started. Be sure
to join today so that you can start getting the award-winning magazine The Interdependent. Visit http://www.unachicago.org/membership.html to start participating right now! |
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Thanks for your interest and I look forward to meeting you at one of
our events soon! |
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President, UNA-USA Greater Chicago Chapter |
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