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November 2007Tuesday, the 27th
"Creating Work for Men and Women: The UN Agenda" & Annual Business Meeting to elect officers
Kevin Cassidy (USA) is currently the Communications and External Relations Officer for the International Labour Organization (ILO) based in the Office for the United Nations, New York, and is also responsible for outreach in the ILO Washington, DC office. October 2007Wednesday, the 24th
Annual United Nations Dinner
Deborah Derrick joined the Better World Campaign as Director of Public Policy and Legislative Affairs in October 2005. Prior to joining BWC, Ms Derrick worked as a consultant with LMI where she focused on strategic analysis and restructuring within the US Department of Defense. Prior to that, she was Deputy Director of the United Nations Washington, DC Office. Ms Derrick was a Senior Adviser for Legislative Affairs at the US State Department and is the author of The Very Thing That Made Us. She received a Master's degree in Public Affairs with specialization in international relations from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University, and a B.A. degree in economics from Duke University. August 2007Tuesday, the 21st
Taking an Active Role in the future of your Community: ONE.org and YPIC Melanie Mark is currently the Vice President of NJ One.org. Her duties include promoting and educating the public about the purpose and goals of One.org, an organization that was founded by Bono to eradicate poverty and AIDS from Africa. In addition, Melanie has participated in several events sponsored by One.org to learn about the current issues that affect the poverty stricken areas throughout this country. She holds a Masters’ in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work and a Masters’ in Jewish Studies from the Baltimore Hebrew University. Her Bachelor’s in Middle Eastern Studies—which included the One Year program at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel —was completed at Wheaton College, in Massachusetts. July 2007Tuesday, the 24th
“The UNA's humanitarian campaigns Adopt-A-Minefield and HERO”
The Adopt-A-Minefield (AAM) Campaign was created by the UNA-USA in partnership with the United Nations, Ted Turner’s Better World Fund, and the U.S. State Department to clear minefields, provide assistance to landmine survivors, and raise awareness of the global landmine crisis. It is estimated that there are between 45 and 50 million landmines in the ground in at least 70 countries. Landmines reportedly maim or kill 10,000 civilians every year. Those who survive endure a lifetime of physical, psychological, and economic hardship. HERO is an awareness-building and fundraising initiative dedicated to helping support children living in HIV/AIDS-affected communities in sub-Saharan Africa. This new initiative, in partnership with USAID (United States Agency for International Development), strives to better the lives of children who have been orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS by providing comprehensive, holistic school-based support. April 2007Saturday, the 14th
“Human Rights, An Endangered Concept: The United Nations and the Advancement of Human Rights”
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was approved by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. Eleanor Roosevelt, who headed the international committee that drafted it, called it “a magna carta for all mankind.” The rights defined by the Declaration have become a standard for human behavior. But they have also been much abused ever since they were drafted. We therefore believe it is time to review those rights, the contributions of the United Nations to advancing them, and their relevance for the 21st century. For this reason our Chapters are sponsoring this Conference on Advancing Human Rights. March 2007Thursday, the 22nd 6:30pmUNA Wake County celebrates International Women’s Day
Beth McAllister, Executive Director of the Summit House in Raleigh
Behjat Dehghan, Founder and the Director of Association of International Women for Human Rights (AIWHR)
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