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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.

In Dallas, refugees say Trump's new restrictions will hurt desperate displaced persons around the globe 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...

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

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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

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

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.

Conference 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.

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

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: http://bit.ly/2yGUbkk

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The Community Solutions Program is a professional leadership development program for the best and brightest community leaders worldwide. Community Solutions Fellows complete a four-month fellowship from August to December with a US nonprofit organization or local government agency. Our Community Leadership Institute provides an integrated leadership curriculum and individualized coaching throughout the fellowship.

The application for the Community Solutions Program is now open. Apply by October 31, 2017!

Community Solutions The Community Solutions Program is a professional leadership development program for the best and brightest community leaders worldwide. Community Solutions Fellows complete a four-month fellowship from August to December with a US nonprofit organization or local government agency. Our Community Lea...

UNA-USA members ages 18-29 are invited to apply to represent our organization at the WFUNA Youth Seminar this November! Apply by Oct. 15!

Represent UNA-USA at the WFUNA Youth Seminar We are young, passionate, and United for global progress.

World Federation of United Nations Associations is hiring a Youth Programs intern, a six month internship to begin in October 2017.

Internship Vacancies and Application Instructions | World Federation of United Nations Associations | WFUNA

Starting NOW from 2-3 pm! Join us to learn about careers in the U.S. State Department for a Young Professionals webinar.

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Apply by August 24th to the Solutions Summit and show us your breakthrough SDG solution ▶️ solutions-summit.org

An overwhelming majority of Americans (88%) believe the USA should maintain an active role at the United Nations.

Eight Americans share why they care about the UN and continued U.S. support of the Organization: http://bit.ly/2eRgfQU

Commemorate International Youth Day 2017 under the theme 'Youth Building Peace' on Friday, August 11 with this free event at the UN!

International Youth Day 2017: Youth Building Peace Join us on International Youth Day 2017 Youth Building Peace 11 August 2017, 10:00-13:00 United Nations Headquarters, New York ‪ / / The Division for Social Policy and Development (DSPD) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DES...

The U.S. Youth Observer is your connection to the United Nations Meet our 2017-2018 U.S. Youth Observer to the , Munira Khalif!

This Couple Has Opened Their Home And Their Heart To Dallas' Refugee Children Laura and Alex Laywell spend most of their days working with refugee kids in Dallas’ Vickery Meadow neighborhood. At night, they open their home to them.

10 reasons to keep working to achieve the from the UN's new progress report: http://bit.ly/2t8ilye

10 Reasons to Keep Working to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals How is the world doing on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), our collective blueprint for a healthy planet, free of crushing poverty and injustice? The “Sustainable Development Goals Report 2017,” released by the United Nations today during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustaina...

Today on 7/17/17 we are advocating for the with - change your profile photo to one of the 17 goals to spread awareness!

On 7/17/17, it seems fitting to advocate for the that are changing our world and influencing everyone living in it. It's time to take 17 powerful matters into our own hands: If you care about any one of the The Global Goals​, help make them famous by changing your social media profile image to a icon that matters to you and encourage others to do the same by sharing a link to this album in your caption.

Join our conversation on 7/17/17 to bring fame and progress to The Global Goals!

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In New York City for ? Join this interactive high level event on youth-led accountability for the SDGs on July 19 HQ!

"Although we are not government leaders or in a position to influence public policy, we have a voice and when we use our voice collectively, we can make a big impact." - GenUN Leader Carlos Rodriguez-Cruz Y Celis

UN News - At Vienna forum, young people raise their voices for world free of nuclear weapons Around 100 young people from 54 countries are raising their voices and harnessing social media to help mobilize support for a world free of nuclear weapons, and advance the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).

"How to change the world in one word: Volunteer!" GenUN member Isabela Barriga discusses the UN Volunteers Programme

How to change the world in one word: Volunteer! | UNV

Opportunity for Youth! Apply TODAY to & make your innovation a reality: pbfgypi.org UN Peacebuilding

The theme of World Day 2017 is "Skills for the " Register here for the open event at United Nations HQ: http://goo.gl/S2K4bz

In many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, farmers can expect to lose nearly half of their harvest before it even leaves the farm. M.J. talks to the World Food Programme’s Brett Rierson about why — and how 'tupperware for crops' could change the way the world’s small-scale farmers do business.



Listen here: https://wfpusa.org/articles/the-forgotten-food-waste-crisis-hacking-hunger-episode-20/

Hacking Hunger Podcast: The Forgotten Food Waste Crisis M.J talks to WFP's Brett Rierson about why and how “tupperware for crops” could change the way the world’s small-scale farmers do business.

As comes to a close, read 5 ways that you can keep the momentum going: http://bit.ly/2u38kmY

5 Ways to Keep Up the Pride Momentum Here are five great ways to keep up the momentum behind the message that LGBTI rights are human rights.

Have you thought about applying to the UN Young professionals program?

UN Young professionals programme (YPP) 2017 is open for applications The UN Young professionals programme is open for applications in the Political, Peace, and Humanitarian Network. To be eligible to apply you must be from one of the participating countries listed below. Additionally applications must be fluent in either English or French, be 32 or less years old and...