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Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations
By Nadjad Nikabou-Salifou, Co-Chair of the Young Professionals' CommitteeOn March 27, 2025, the UNA-NCA Young Professionals (YP) Program hosted speakers from diverse backgrounds — spanning various career levels and industries — with the aim of uplifting and inspiring future generations. This in-person event focused on both the achievements and unexpected career changes, emphasizing perseverance and fostering resiliency. Through lessons learned and challenges they’ve overcome, the speakers of this event highlighted the power of mentorship, education, and leadership in driving progress. The event primarily consisted of a moderated fireside chat, followed by audience members’ questions directed towards panelists, and concluded with a networking reception.
UNA-NCA’s Sustainable Development Committee Hosts Panel on Local Action and the UN Global Goals
By Mary Capone, Program Assistant
On April 2, 2025 the UNA-NCA Sustainable Development Committee hosted a Climate Justice Symposium featuring three guest speakers: Erin Garnaas-Holmes, a climate program analyst for the DC Department of Energy and Environment; John Paul “JP” Moscarella, Founder of Resilient Earth Capital and Founder and Managing Director at CoolPact Capital Advisor; and Christopher E. Williams, President and CEO at Anacostia Watershed Society. Caroline Sorge, Co-Chair of the Sustainable Development Committee, moderated the event to explore the current state of climate justice and how local, state, and federal actions can advance equitable sustainability through participation in the UN Global Goals at Home program. The objective of the event was to increase public understanding and active advocacy for UN priorities, including sustainable development, climate adaptation and resilience, and contextualization of progress towards achieving the SDGs across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Coverage of the Winter 2025 Model UN Training Conference
By Himaja Balusa, Manager of Global Education
On Friday, March 7th, over a hundred and fifty participants including students, educators, guests, and partners gathered at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO) for a Winter Training Model UN Conference. Students from twelve schools across the Washington Metropolitan Area convened to discuss critical health issues under the theme, “Global Health: Building Resilient Communities for a Better Future.”
UNA-NCA Board Member Joins Global Leaders in Havana
By Kristen Hecht, UNA-NCA Director at LargeFrom January 28-31, 2025, UNA-NCA Board Member Kristen Hecht proudly participated in the Sixth International Conference, “For World Balance,” in Havana, Cuba. This inspiring global gathering, centered on “Strengthening Multilateralism as an Indispensable Mechanism for Global Balance,” brought together hundreds of international civil society leaders committed to advancing peace, security, human rights, and global cooperation.
Lead. Don't Leave!
We want to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and current challenges and rapid changes faced by the international affairs and development community in the National Capital Area and worldwide.Highlights from the 2024 Human Rights Awards
On December 11th, 2024, UNA-NCA hosted our annual Human Rights Awards Ceremony at the United Nations Foundation. This year’s celebration was spectacular as it marked the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 79th anniversary of the United Nations. We were incredibly delighted to present awards to four outstanding individuals and one organization who are working to improve human rights in their communities and around the world.
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