United Nations Association of Australia ACT

United Nations Association of Australia ACT The UNAA ACT branch promotes the United Nations in Canberra. To become a member of UNAA, visit https://unaa-act.tidyclub.com/

The UNAA is a non-profit, non-government community organisation working to promote the aims and ideals of the United Nations, and seek support for the UN, its programs and agencies. It has divisions within all of the States and Territories of Australia, with the national office operating from Canberra. Its national president is former Australian Senator Robert Hill, who served as Australia’s perma

nent representative to the United Nations from 2006 to 2009. We encourage anyone interested in UNAA ACT to join this group, to stay informed about upcoming events, contribute to ideas and meet other like-minded people.

The UN@80 Photo Exhibition was held in Canberra at MoAD on Friday. The exhibition, marking the United Nations’ 80th Anni...
28/10/2025

The UN@80 Photo Exhibition was held in Canberra at MoAD on Friday.
The exhibition, marking the United Nations’ 80th Anniversary, showcased more than 200 stories from 193 countries highlighting the many ways in which the world’s most crucial international organisation impacts all our daily lives: supporting peace and security, overseeing regulatory frameworks, providing humanitarian assistance and fostering development, facilitating international conventions on trade, or advancing human rights.

The exhibit was organised by the UN Information Centre and the UNAA, in partnership with DFAT, together with the Permanent Missions of Italy, Slovenia and Switzerland. Miklos Gaspar (UNIC), Brian Gleeson (UNAA) and Angela Robinson (DFAT) shared some of the powerful stories of the impact of the UN at the event, with over 60 diplomats in attendance.

Today we mark the United Nations International Day of Peace a day to reflect on how each of us can contribute to a more ...
21/09/2025

Today we mark the United Nations International Day of Peace a day to reflect on how each of us can contribute to a more peaceful and compassionate world.

Brian Gleeson, President of the United Nations Association of Australia ACT, joined with the United Nations Information Centre Canberra and the Rotary Club of Canberra Burley Griffin in commemorating this day at the Rotary World Peace Bell in Nara Peace Park.

Together, we are reminded that peace is not only the absence of conflict, but the presence of care, kindness and respect. This spirit of unity was powerfully captured in the UN80 drone photo, symbolising our shared commitment to peace. 🇺🇳

19/09/2025

Presented by the United Nations Information Centre Canberra, the United Nations Association of Australia ACT and the Rotary Club of Canberra Burley Griffin, today we marked the United Nations International Day of Peace a day to reflect on our shared responsibility to foster a more just and compassionate world.

Her Excellency the Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn AC, shared a message calling for peace, reminding us that it is not only the absence of conflict but the presence of care, kindness and respect.

The Rotary World Peace Bell, located at Nara Peace Park in Canberra, stands as a symbol of this commitment.

Join us for a special event hosted by the United Nations Association of Australia ACT, featuring the International Organ...
19/09/2025

Join us for a special event hosted by the United Nations Association of Australia ACT, featuring the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).

Hear directly from experts as they share insights on global displacement, humanitarian challenges, and the vital role Australia plays in international responses. This is an opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with the work of two leading UN agencies at the forefront of supporting displaced people worldwide.

📅 Date: 25 September 2025
🕖 Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

✨ Don’t miss this chance to be part of an important conversation shaping our shared future.

👉 RSVP now and invite your friends who care about global justice, human rights, and humanitarian action., https://bit.ly/UNAA_IOM_UNHCR

The United Nations Association of Australia ACT Division had the honour of participating in the Remembrance Ceremony 80t...
11/08/2025

The United Nations Association of Australia ACT Division had the honour of participating in the Remembrance Ceremony 80th Anniversary Hiroshima-Nagasaki Canberra Peace Bell Nara Peace Park on Saturday 9 July.

The Ceremony was a solemn reminder of the devastation caused by atomic weapons and all invited guests were asked to read peace messages and ring the bell to commemorate the occasion and call to abolish nuclear weapons.

Guests included the Ambassador Suzuki Japan, Federal and Local politicians, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons Australia and Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.

The global population has quadrupled in the last century from 2 to 8 billion placing enormous pressure on our planet’s f...
06/08/2025

The global population has quadrupled in the last century from 2 to 8 billion placing enormous pressure on our planet’s food systems, water supplies, natural ecosystems, and climate. Without action, continued growth threatens to deepen these crises.

This webinar explores peaceful, practical pathways to stabilising and reducing population growth through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Zero Poverty, Zero Hunger, Clean Water, and Climate Action.

Join us to hear from Dr. Jane O’Sullivan, Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Queensland. A leading voice in human ecology and planetary health, Dr. O’Sullivan is co-convenor of The Overpopulation Project and a board member of Sustainable Population Australia. She will unpack the complex links between population, sustainability, and human wellbeing and highlight why ethical, informed action on population is critical for a just and liveable future.

Booking here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1444239652679?aff=oddtdtcreator

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