On September 25, 2015, the Global Goals for Sustainable Development were unanimously adopted by the United Nations at the 70th session of the General Assembly. Officially succeeding the 2000-2015 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the post-2015 agenda has committed to 17 sustainable development goals to fight against poverty, inequality, and climate change.

The October 27 program hosted by UNA-NCA will focus on the linkages and cross-overs between our local community needs in the US and international needs to address poverty in countries around the world.  A panel of outstanding experts on policy and program implementation with experience in US communities and global settings will be looking how the Global Goals for Sustainable Development address issues of poverty, human rights, violence, and climate needs, among other key issues, at the local and global level.

This program is organized by the UNA-NCA Sustainable Development Goals Task Force co-chaired by Stephen Moseley and A. Edward Elmendorf. Come and learn more about the 2030 Global Goals and discuss how the international community, and each of our local communities, can succeed in implementing this ambitious agenda, and how you can engage in this endeavor.

When: October 27, 2015, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Where: The George Washington University’s Marvin Center, Room 307, 800 21st Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20052

Keynote remarks will be made by Tony Pipa, Special Coordinator for the Post-2015 Development Agenda, US Department of State.

Speakers will include:

• • Ambassador Elizabeth Cousens (Ret.)  (moderator) - Deputy Chief Executive Officer, UN Foundation
  • Dr. Karen Byrnes - Manager, Global Giving Accounts and Business Development, TOMS
  • Dr. Mary Futrell - Dean Emeritus and Professor, Graduate School of Education and Human Development, GWU, and former President of the National Education Association
  • Ms. Asma Lateef - Director, Bread for the World Institute
  • Mr. Bruce McNamer - President and Chief Executive Officer, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
  • Dr. Patricia T. Morris - President, Women Thrive Worldwide
  • Ms. Jenny Russell - Director of Global Development Policy and Advocacy, Save the Children

Cost: Members - Free; Nonmembers – $10
Students aged 25 and under are eligible for free membership!
 

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In honor of World Food Day, UDC CAUSES Green Living Expo, and United Nations (UN) Day, the Oxfam America Action Corps in Washington, DC is hosting a film screening and panel discussion for the public to discuss hunger, the human impact of climate change and efforts to build resilience. This program is also in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the UN and the new United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development. This program relates to several of the Goals, including Goal # 2 (Zero Hunger), Goal # 13 (Climate Action), and Goal #15 (Life on Land).

When: October 24, 2015 11:00am – 2:30pm

Where: University of the District of Columbia (UDC), David A. Clarke School of Law, Moot Court Room (5th floor), 4340 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008

Cost: Free!

Speakers:

• • • Ms. Jodi-Kaye Wade, Oxfam America Action Corps in Washington, DC
    • Dr. Jessica Fanzo, Associate Professor, JHU SAIS-International Development
    • Mr. David Hong, Global Senior Policy Analyst, Once Acre Fund
    • Mr. Yao M. Afantchao, Ethnic Crop Development Specialist, UDC CAUSES (College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Services)
    • Dr. Jessica Felix-Romero, Director of Marketing and Outreach, Farmworker Justice
    • Ms. Margarita Diubanova, Strategy and Science Advisor, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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The International Career Dinner Series is a signature, biannual 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
Individual dinners: 6:30pm (Note: specific location of each dinner will be provided upon registration; all locations are accessible by metro)
Cost: Members* - $45; Non-members - $55; Combo ticket (includes UNA-NCA membership and registration) - $65
Reception:
   Keynote Speaker: Scott Beale, Founder, Atlas Corps

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

Careers at the State Department - SOLD OUT!!
   Speakers:

• • • A. Edward Elmendorf, Former Foreign Service Officer; World Bank (Ret.)
    • F. Allen "Tex" Harris, Former President, American Foreign Service Association - Foreign Service Officer (Ret.) 
    • Mark Schlachter, Director, Office of Public Affairs and Outreach, Bureau of International Organizations Affairs - Civil Service, State Department

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Careers in International Law  - SOLD OUT!!
   Speakers:  

• • • David Birenbaum, Former US Ambassador to the UN for Management; Of Counsel, Fried Frank, LLP
    • Duncan Cameron, Senior Counsel, Cameron, LLP
    • Susan Leahy, Of Counsel, Covington & Burling, LLP
    • Alexandra Malina Manea, Legal Consultant, World Bank Group

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Careers in Gender Advocacy - SOLD OUT!!
   Speakers:

• • • Tamara Klajn, Senior Advisor, Bureau of African Affairs, State Department
    • Karen Mulhauser, Founder, Mulhauser and Associates; Chair, UNA-USA
    • Beirne Roose-Snyder, Director of Public Policy, Center for Health and Gender Equity

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

• • • Armando Castro Figueredo, Regional Administration, Finance Officer, UNHCR
    • Fatou Ndoye, Deputy Regional Director, UNEP
    • Anna Shakarishvili, Senior Adviser, U.S. Office, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)

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Careers in Human Rights - SOLD OUT!!
   Speakers: 

• • • T. Kumar, Director, International Advocacy for Amnesty International USA
    • Ted Piccone, Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy, Project on International Order and Strategy, Latin America Initiative, The Brookings Institution

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Careers in Sustainable Development - SOLD OUT!!
   Speakers: 

• • • Joan C. Parker, President and CEO, Counterpart International
    • Jodi-Kaye Wade, Small Business Specialist, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, USAID

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At the Cedar Lane Forum on October 11th, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, UNA-NCA President, Ambassador Donald T. Bliss (Retired), will offer a candid appraisal of the UN’s record in maintaining peace and security, promoting development, and advancing human rights. He will then discuss various reform proposals that would improve its effectiveness. President Bliss will be joined by special guest, Professor Laurence Peters, the author of a new book: The United Nations: History and Core Ideas.

The Forum begins at 10:10 am. For those who are interested, Cedar Lane’s Senior Minister, the Rev Abhi Janamanchi, will conduct services at 9:00 am and again at 11:00 am on the vision of the United Nations and its role and relevance today. Rev Janamanchi has served as president of the International Association of Religious Freedom.

President Bliss served in various capacities in the federal government for 13 years, most recently as US Ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization, a UN-affiliated specialized agency. He also has practiced law in Washington, DC. He and his spouse Nancy have been members of Cedar Lane for many years and each have served as Board Chair.

Speakers:

• • • Ambassador Donald T. Bliss (ret.) - President, United Nations Association of the National Capital Area
    • Laurence Peters - Author; Associate Professor of Education, Johns Hopkins University

When: October 11, 2015 10:10 - 11:00 am

Where: 9601 Cedar Lane - Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, The Chalice House Bethesda Maryland 20814

Cost: Free

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UNA-NCA will be hosting a Happy Hour celebrating Eleanor Roosevelt's Birthday and the 70th Anniversary of the UN. Come have your picture taken with Eleanor while we toast the birth of the UN, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the adoption of the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. Dress up, dress down but come celebrate these signature achievements! This is a great opportunity to meet members, volunteers, and staff from UNA-NCA, as well as other DC folks interested in hot topics in international affairs, and get involved with issues you are passionate about!

When: October 6, 2015, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Where: James Hoban's Irish Restaurant & Bar, 1 Dupont Circle NW, Washington DC 20036

Cost to Register: Free!

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Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter using #UNat70 and #GlobalGoals for pictures if you can't make it out to join the fun in person!

In September 2000, world leaders committed their nations to achieving eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015. While the MDGs helped to end poverty for some, there still remains work to be done. On September 25th, the UN will build upon these goals and converge with the post-2015 development agenda by committing to 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to fight against poverty, inequality, and climate change.

On September 29, UNA-NCA will host an outstanding expert panel organized by its Human Rights Committee on Human Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals. Learn about the linkages between Human Rights and the new Global Goals, and see the Goals through a Human Rights lens. Discuss how the new Goals framework can contribute to the realization of Human Rights.

Speakers will include:

• Lindsay Coates - Executive Vice President, InterAction
• T. Kumar - International Advocacy Director, Amnesty International

When: September 29, 2015,  6:00pm - 8:00pm

Where: American Foreign Service Association, 2101 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20037

Cost: Members - free; Nonmembers - $10
Students under the age of 25 are eligible for free membership! Click here to join!


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