On Wednesday, senior leaders from the United Nations updated media on the response by the UN and its agencies to the Ebola crisis, which has caused about 1,900 deaths in West Africa. Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. David Nabarro, Senior UN System Coordinator for Ebola Disease, and Dr. Keiji Fukuda, WHO’s Assistant Director-General for Health Security provided information on WHO’s Ebola Response Roadmap and what needs to be done […]

Hello! I am excited to serve as the 2014-2015 U.S. Youth Observer to the United Nations. I hope to elevate youths’ voices to the attention of regional, national, and international policymakers worldwide. “Millennials” account for more than 50% of the world’s population (i.e., one in two people globally is under the age of 30!). We are arguably the most interconnected generation in history and offer the world a nearly inexhaustible resource of energy, enthusiasm, ideas,

Did you know getting your seasonal flu shot can help save lives? Thanks to a partnership between Walgreens and the United Nations Foundation’s Shot@Life campaign, getting your flu shot means a life-saving vaccine will be given to a child who needs it most. From today through October 13, when you receive a flu shot or any other immunization at Walgreens through the Get a Shot. Give a Shot.® campaign, they will help provide a vaccine

Questions abound as President Obama prepares to address the nation tonight on a strategy to combat the terrorist group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). One of them can be addressed right now. That is: Will the U.S. be alone in its efforts to restore stability in Iraq and Syria? The answer is a resounding no. From the United Nations Secretary-General, to the UN Human Rights and Security Councils, to

Yesterday United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon joined Jon Stewart on The Daily Show where he talked about the importance of defending human rights, protecting civilian populations in areas of conflict, and promoting global cooperation on issues like terrorism. The Secretary-General also talked about the power of individuals and called on young people to raise their voices to create the world we want. One great way to get involved is to tell world leaders what issues

This week, world leaders will begin to gather in New York for the UN General Assembly. Ever wonder what it would be like to join them in helping solve the world’s toughest problems? Now you can with UNA-USA and the U.S. Department of State’s new Model United Nations mobile app! Geared toward teachers, community leaders, dedicated Model UNers, and students of international affairs, the Model United Nations app gives you the step-by-step tools to engage

All week long we will be highlighting what climate change means for our communities and our world. Today we kick off the series with what climate change means for the health of children. Recent United Nations reports from leading science experts have made clear that climate change is real, it’s caused by humans, and it’s already impacting us. Next week, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is bringing together leaders from governments, businesses, and non-governmental groups for

Today is a big day for UN Peacekeeping and the people of the Central African Republic (CAR). After months of planning, training, and securing funding, the UN Peacekeeping mission in CAR has officially begun its mandate to protect civilians and support the political transition for long-term stability in the country. Starting today, the first wave of UN Peacekeepers will deploy to address the dire situation in CAR, where violent clashes between Christian and Muslim militias

This week we are highlighting what climate change means for our communities and our world. Today we feature what climate change means for food production. Recent United Nations reports from leading science experts have made clear that climate change is real, it’s caused by humans, and it’s already having negative consequences. Next week, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is bringing together leaders from governments, businesses, and non-governmental groups for a Climate Summit to spur action