United Nations Association - USA Columbus Chapter

05/21/2013

Learn more about women's empowerment and how it propels economic and social development globally.

Join UNA-USA and UNA Women Thursday, May 23 at 6 p.m. ET for a Nationwide Conference Call
Advancing Women's Rights in a
Multilateral Forum

Discussion and Q&A with

Paula Schriefer
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Organization Affairs, U.S. Department of State

Thursday, May 23, 6 p.m. ET

U.S./Canada Dial-in: 888.461.2018
Passcode: 784088

Please RSVP via email to [email protected]
About the speaker:

Paula Schriefer joined the Bureau of International Organization Affairs as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State on May 7, 2012. Prior to assuming this position, Schriefer was Vice President for Global Programs at Freedom House, where she oversaw their global activities on freedom of expression, Internet freedom, religious freedom, and advocacy efforts at the United Nations.

From 2006 to 2011, Schriefer was Director of Advocacy for Freedom House, overseeing all of its outreach and communications activities, including foreign policy advocacy, press relations, and coordination with international organizations. From 2001 to 2006 she served as its Director of Programs, overseeing nearly two dozen major program initiatives and 13 overseas offices established to support independent media, open and transparent governance, civil society development, justice sector reform, and the defense of human rights.

In addition to Freedom House, Schriefer has worked at the National Forum Foundation and the National Endowment for Democracy. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. degree in Russian Area Studies from the University of Denver and completed coursework for an M.A. in Russian and Eastern European Studies at George Washington University.

04/11/2013

03/20/2013

Love Chocolate but hate injustice? Then don't forget to join us at tomorrow with Oxfam as have a discussion about the injustices in chocolate manufacturing.

Join the Columbus Action Corps as we host a fun, FREE interactive event from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday March 21, 2013 in the Larry D. Black Auditorium of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave.

It promises to be informative, eye-opening and end with some delicious high quality chocolate.

03/08/2013

Today is International Women's Day.

In 1975, during International Women's Year, the United Nations began celebrating 8 March as International Women's Day. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions. For the United Nations, International Women's Day has been observed on 8 March since 1975. The Day is traditionally marked with a message from the Secretary-General.

The official United Nations theme for International Women's Day 2013 is "A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women."

02/17/2013

Newly-appointed Youth Envoy Ahmad Alhendawi was sworn in on Friday by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon who described Mr. Alhendawi as a very distinguished young leader among billions of young people, and one who will bring new and fresh and creative ideas. He is 29 years old and hails from Jordan.

More information: http://j.mp/Zize8e

12/10/2012

JOIN US FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DAY TODAY!

We'll be reading the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
at 7:00 P.M. in the first part of the December 10th meeting of Central Ohioans for Peace at the Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Avenue. Please come and participate. Bring friends.

11/06/2012

In case you haven't already heard, today is the last day to register for this AWESOME conference this friday. Check out the link and be sure to register. One of our very own board members Chadwick Alger, Professor Emeritus is one of the organizers for the event. http://mershoncenter.osu.edu/events/12-13events/Nov12/peaceconfnov9.htm

Friday, November 9 - Saturday, November 10, 2012Mershon Center for International Security Studies1501 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43201OrganizersTony Mughan, Professor of Political Science and Director of International Studies, The Ohio State UniversityChadwick Alger,Professor Emeritus...

10/25/2012

Malala Yousafzai was shot for demanding access to education, yet she was just one of millions of girls around the world who are denied this basic right. Here are five ways you can support Malala and the millions of girls like her.
Sign the petition: http://iammalala.org
Donate:
http://www.afghaninstituteoflearning.org/
http://www.care.org/
Post about Malala on social media on Nov. 10. Use the hashtag.
Share her diary: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7889120.stm
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