Message from the President

Welcome to the United Nations Association of San Diego!

As we enter the new year, we remain challenged by several global economic and political crises, but we can also discern several rays of hope. UNASD is tasked with raising awareness of the world's problems and the role of the United Nations in alleviating these problems. Additionally, UNASD seeks to provide San Diegans with the possibility of making a differerence right here on the ground. Together, we can help achieve the Millennium Development Goals and raise the world out of the depths of current crises. In 2010, we look forward to commemorating International Women's Day; World Water Day; UN Charter Day; UN Day; Climate Day: San Diego; and International Human Rights Day. Of course, we continue our education efforts through our 5th grade classes with the Balboa Park Program, Model UN, Classrooms without Borders, scholarship opportunities, and our Speakers Bureau.

 

I hope you will join us in our mission and help decide our path in 2010. On January 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., UNASD will conduct its Annual Meeting. The meeting will feature Joanne Tawfilis, Founder and Director of the Art Miles Mural Project, who will speak on "The International Decade for a Culture of Peace: The Final Year," focusing on the contributions of Art Miles and UNASD. The business portion of the meeting will center on the election of officers and members of the Board of Directors, as well as delineating our committees' upcoming workplans. Light refreshments will be provided.

 

The United Nations Under Secretary General for Communications and Public Information, Kiyo Akasaka, recently stated that "The UN tries to make sure that stories that do not necessarily grab the headlines, are not forgotten." In that spirit, please click here for the top UN stories of 2009.

 

UNASD is always happy to welcome people with a commitment to the peace mission of the United Nations who can help make a difference. Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering in any of our programs. And come on January 23rd to learn more about us!

Mary M. McKenzie, J.D., Ph.D.

 

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