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Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and interviews will take place in January 2025. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

20-25 hours/week

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Through the World Bank Community Connections Campaign, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), or United Way NCA.

How to support UNA-NCA this giving season:

1. Donate online at unanca.org or via wire transfer (details provided upon request)
2. Mail a check to UNA-NCA at 2300 N Street NW, Suite #350, Washington DC 20037
3. Join our UNA-NCA Legacy Circle with monthly automatic donations of $25 or more
4. Gift of stock (contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. /202-223-6092).

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Emerging Human Rights Leader Award

By Luciana Vosniak, UNA-NCA Human Rights Committee Chair

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Community Human Rights Leader Award

By Alex Remmel, UNA-NCA Human Rights Committee Co-Chair

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F. Allen "Tex" Harris Human Rights Award

By Alex Remmel, UNA-NCA Human Rights Committee Co-Chair (Contributor, Former UNA NCA President, A. Edward Elmendorf)

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Perdita Houston Human Rights Award

By Karen Mulhauser, former UNA-NCA President, and Luciana Vosniak, UNA-NCA Human Rights Committee Chair

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Resolution in the House of Representatives with UNA-NCA Support

Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) today reintroduced a resolution reaffirming the United States’ commitment to advancing racial justice, addressing systemic inequities, and promoting the rights and dignity of people of African descent globally.

To read the resolution, click here.

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Young Professionals’ Fall Career Connections 2024

By Cesar Fernandez, Programs & Membership Coordinator

On October 30, 2024, the UNA-NCA Young Professionals (YP) Program hosted its first Fall 2024 Career Connections event at UNA-NCA’s new headquarters. This in-person series focused on careers in various international organizations, such as the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the International Labour Organization. The main component of this YP Career Connections event included a fireside chat featuring professional individuals who work in these international fields. The speakers at this event offered inspirational guidance to students and young professionals, sharing critical perspectives and personal stories about their career paths. The speakers also shared advice on building your resume and cover letter, application processes, and how to utilize your professional networks.

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Human Rights Defenders and the Sustainable Development Goals

By Shriya Khadilkar, UNA-NCA Program Assistant

On Friday, October 11th, UNA-NCA in partnership with the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University, the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center at Howard University Law School, and Front-Line Defenders hosted an event featuring a conversation with Mary Lawlor, who currently serves as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs). Ms. Lawlor was joined by Professor Justin Hansford, who currently serves as the Director of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center.

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For the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79)

By the Advisory Council of the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA)

The Advisory Council of the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area shares the following reflections in advance of President Biden’s address to the UN General Assembly. We fully support the U.S. government’s priorities focused on resolving large-scale conflicts, addressing the humanitarian crises, and building effective, inclusive institutions.

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