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We work with our local Carbondale community and elected Illinois officials to inform, inspire, and mobilize Americans to support the work of the UN

11/01/2026

Recent global polls show a clear trend: The world believes the UN is essential for collective action on global priorities.

But perspectives differ when global citizens and experts look at the UN through their respective lenses.

Explore our analysis: bit.ly/4ilHZcP

11/01/2026

A view of the United Nations emblem and the podium in the General Assembly Hall during the general debate of the 81st General Assembly. Ahead of UNGA 81, several organizations conducted polls exploring what people see as the UN’s top priority, how it can earn trust, and how it should respond to a ...

10/28/2026

“Equality is not a dream. It’s a decision.
At the UN, it’s a decision we made — and we are a stronger Organization for it.”

At the UN Security Council on Tuesday, Secretary-General António Guterres called on leaders to turn equality into action — by ensuring women and girls’ full, equal and meaningful participation in peace processes, investing in women-led organizations and upholding women’s rights.

10/23/2026

“The United Nations is an essential part of the fabric of our world.

And it’s needed more than ever.”

Secretary-General António Guterres stresses the organization's indispensable role in protecting and improving the lives of people around the world.

Saturday is UN Day.

https://medium.com/we-the-peoples/why-the-un-matters-more-than-ever-fefdfcaf0a37

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

In the face of a backlash against gender equality, Luisa Kislinger makes the case that the next UN Secretary-General needs to accelerate the fight for the rights of girls and women.

10/23/2026

"Ending polio depends on sustained access, and on trust, and we are working to secure both."

Ahead of , our global health experts spoke to the World Health Organization (WHO)'s new Director of Polio Eradication.

Read the Q&A: bit.ly/4i72Yjf

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