Meet UNA-NCA members and the Board of Directors for the presentation of the 2015-2016 Annual Report and Board Election results, and honor these awardees:

Arthur W. Johnson Leadership Award
The Honorable Constance Morella
Ambassador in Residence, Department of Government, American University;Former Congressional Representative from Maryland and US Ambassador to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development

Eveyln Falkowski Volunteer Service Award
Thomas Bradley
Vice President of Development, UNA-NCA
and
Vanessa Francis
Vice President of Membership and Volunteer Engagement, UNA-NCA

Richard and Anne Griffis Program Leadership Award
Sustainable Development Goals Task Force 

When: June 9th, 2016; 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Doors will open at 5:30 pm
Where: United Nations Foundation; 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006

Cost: Free
Suggested donation: $30.00

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UNA-NCA's next Sustainable Development Committee meeting will take place June 6th to discuss upcoming programming on economic, environmental, and social sustainability.

When:  Monday, June 6th, 2016; 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Where: The George Washington University, 2121 I St NW, Washington, DC 20052
                 Marvin Center Room G08

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Where: UNA-NCA Office, 2000 P Street NW, Suite 630, Washington DC 20036

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Ambassador Keith Harper, US Representative to the UN Human Rights Council, will open the this evening discussion with a short presentation about his work and the life of a US representative to a UN body such as the UN Human Rights Council.  Ambassador Harper will talk about UN human rights activities and relevant US policies, to encourage greater understanding of the realities of the work of the Council and provide insights that cannot be gleaned from formal studies and reports. Ambassador Donald T. Bliss (ret.), President, UNA-NCA, will then converse briefly with Ambassador Harper, and lead a continuation of the conversation with the audience.

When: May 17, 2016; 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Where: American Foreign Service Assocation; 2101 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20037

Cost:

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • Members: $5.00
                          • Non-members: $10.00
                          • Students: Free
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This semi-annual event brings together young professionals with experts in their chosen fields, to discuss career paths, share personal stories, and network. The evening begins with a networking reception at the United Nations Foundation, followed by separate topical dinners at UNF and at private homes in the DC Metro Area. Each dinner features distinguished speakers who will answer attendees' questions and offer advice based on experience in the industry.

When

Saturday, April 16, 2016
Networking Reception: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Topical Dinners: 6:30 - 9:00 pm 
 

The International Career Dinner Series is a signature, semi-annual event inviting young professionals to engage with Washington's top professionals in their chosen field. The event begins with a networking reception at the UN Foundation followed by topical dinners held in private homes throughout the DC Metro Area. Each dinner features distinguished speakers who will share their stories, answer your questions, and offer advice based on their experiences in the industry.

Networking reception: 5:00 - 6:00pm

United Nations Foundation
1750 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20006

Individual dinners: 6:30pm (Note: specific location of each dinner will be provided upon registration)

Cost: Members* - $45; Non-members - $55; Combo ticket (includes UNA-NCA membership and registration) - $65
*Students under the age of 25 are eligible for free membership! Join here!

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Reception:
This year's reception at the United Nations Foundation will feature two keynote speakers:

• • • Donya Nasser, US Youth Observer to the United Nations
    • Col. (ret.) Christopher Holshek, Retired Colonel and Former UN Peacekeeper; Senior Fellow, Alliance for Peacebuilding

Topical Dinners
To register, click on the dinner topic you are interested in.
Please note: Additional speakers will be announced upon confirmation

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Careers in Global Health- SOLD OUT !!
   Confirmed Speakers:

• • • A. Edward Elmendorf, Former Foreign Service Officer; World Bank (Ret.)
    • Catharine Howard Taylor, Vice President, Health Programs Group, Management Sciences for Health
    • Dr. David Peters, Chair, Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health

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Careers in International Law
   Confirmed Speakers:

• • • Robert Craft, Jr., Senior Counsel, Sullivan and Cromwell, LLP
    • Renee Dopplick, Editor, Inside Justice

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Careers in Gender Equality - SOLD OUT!!
   Confirmed Speakers: 

• • • Lyric Thompson, Senior Policy Manager, International Center for Research on Women
    • Dr. Felicia Wilson-Young, Senior Gender Advisor, USAID and Foreign Service Officer

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Careers at the United Nations - SOLD OUT !!
   Confirmed Speakers:

• • • Nancy Donaldson, Director, Washington Office, International Labour Organization
    • Armando Castro Figueredo, Regional Administration, Finance Officer, UNHCR

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Careers in Human Rights - SOLD OUT !!
   Confirmed Speakers:

• • • Dr. Wesley Reisser, Senior Foreign Affairs Officer, Office of Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, International Organization Affairs Bureau, United States Department of State
    • Jenai Cox,  Senior Program Manager, Freedom House
    • T. Kumar, International Advocacy Director, Amnesty International USA

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Careers in Sustainable Development
   Speakers: 

• • • Gilbert Chauny, Co-founder, EOS Capital Advisors
    • Heather Lane Chauny, Foundation and Strategy Advisor, FHI Foundation/FHI 360

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Careers in Peace and Security - SOLD OUT !!
   Speakers: 

• • • Col. (ret.) Christopher Holshek, Retired Colonel and Former UN Peacekeeper; Senior Fellow, Alliance for Peacebuilding
    • Jocelyn Kelly, Director, Women in War program, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Harvard University

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Careers in Communications
   Speakers: 

• • • Sultana Ali, Communications Officer, Pew Charitable Trusts
    • Suzanne L. Ross, APR - former communications strategist with UNAIDS, WHO, UNCTAD, UNHCR, OCHA, UNDP, UNICEF, IFAD and FAO
    • Jeffrey Rubin, Director of Communications, Washington Institute for Near East Policy

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