“for a globally engaged Iowa”
A division of the United Nations Association
Dr. Ilina Sen: Women and Democratic Movements in India
Old Capitol Museum Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM . Dr. Ilina Sen, professor at the Advanced Centre for Women’s Studies, Tata Institue for Social Studies, Mumbai, will discuss the articulation of...
Rehabilitation to Improve Prisons
In November 2012, Johnson County voters decided not to build a proposed $46.8 million dollar justice center. The referendum required a super majority vote of 60%, but only 56% of the voting populace cast their ballot in favor of the prison....
Crisis in Mali: The UN Humanitarian Response
In my previous article I covered the crisis in the Sahel region and I also mentioned the situation in Mali, which is one of the countries of the region. In this article I would like to give you more details about the crisis in Mali because of...
Night of 1,000 Dinners
Since opening its doors as a Presbyterian church in 1856, Old Brickhas seen countless people and events. On March 7, the building witnessed the Iowa United Nations Association’s 11th Annual Night of 1,000 Dinners. The event, held on the eve...
Stream of Voices
Learn more about this unique clean water advocacy event in promotion of the UNICEF Tap Project.
Iran, Syria and the United Nations
On Monday, March 18, Iowa UNA executive director Yashar Vasef will discuss the current events in Iran and Syria highlighting how the United States uses the United Nations to address these concerns.
An Earth Charter and Agenda 21 for Iowa
In light of the anti-Agenda 21 bill (HF 66) introduced by State Representative Ralph Watts, the Iowa United Nations Association (Iowa UNA) would like to once again address the truth behind Agenda 21. Last year, we outlined our stance on...
About
.
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
-Ghandi
.
The Iowa United Nations Association is a non-profit organization seeking to engage Iowans globally through educational programming for youth and adults, humanitarian relief drives, and unique celebrations of our global interconnectedness. Iowa UNA is a grassroots member-driven organization and could not succeed without the support of members like you!
Membership
By joining Iowa UNA not only are you a member of your local chapter and national UNA-USA, but 2013 membership benefits include:
.
Join Iowa UNA!Membership in the Iowa UNA is your gateway to greater participation in world affairs! Learn More
