United Nations Association-USA Young Professionals

09/30/2019

President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, were especially welcoming to those who came from the violence-torn country. They were strong advocates of the fight for democracy in Myanmar. Laura Bush even visited a refugee camp at the Thai-Myanmar border in 2008 and met with refugees at the White House on U.N. Refugee Day.

President Donald Trump on Thursday sharply reduced the total number of refugees who will be allowed to resettle in the U.S. next year, cutting that...

02/15/2018

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11/28/2017

The destruction of is still painfully felt throughout . The United Nations Association of the United States of America's Puerto Rico Chapter is working to recover from the devastation, reopen schools, & resume United Nations youth education programs. Will you give to help Puerto Rico today? unausa.org/standforPuertoRico

11/26/2017

The U.S. Youth Observer is attending the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad, India Join the FB live TOMORROW Monday, 10/27 at 10 am to share your ideas and questions for cultivating female entrepreneurship and global economic growth. You can read more about her participation in the conference here: http://genun.unausa.org/roadtoges_cultivating_female_entrepreneurship

11/04/2017

If you’re in NYC, be sure to stop by the Met today for this cool event!

11/02/2017

Be part of the global gathering of young leaders!

Youth from around the world are invited to apply as a delegate or observer of the The Youth Assembly at the United Nations. Delegate applications are open to youth between the ages of 16 - 28 who exemplify strong potential or have made an impact as leaders and changemakers in their communities. Interested applicants who are 29 years or older may apply as an Observer.

The conference provides a platform for youth from around the world to learn and share practical knowledge and skills with experienced professionals and fellow attendees through dynamic panels and workshops.

10/30/2017

Over 600,000 Rohingya refugees have fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh in the last two months, making it one of the fastest growing refugee crises globally.

The UN Foundation will be live with UNFPA’s Arthur Erken, who is here to tell us about UNFPA’s lifesaving work on the frontlines of this crisis. By providing training for midwives, safe spaces for victims of violence, access to contraception, and other critical services, UNFPA is there for those who need it the most.

Tune in on 11/1 to learn more: http://bit.ly/2m3MLAL

10/26/2017

Businesses can play a major role in meeting the health needs of women in the global supply chain. A new report, co-authored by the UN Foundation, the Evidence Project led by the Population Council, and BSR’s HERproject, presents case studies of private-sector initiatives for women’s health and empowerment, and outlines possibilities for new or increased engagement. Read the full report:

10/20/2017