December 12 marks the two-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement, the historic global accord to combat climate change. Signed by every country on the planet, the goal of the agreement is to limit global warming to “well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.” Despite the U.S. Administration’s announcement that it intends to exit the accord, the Paris framework is robust and has become the new guidepost for climate action and ambition. Here are 3 key drivers of […]

By Jessica Lee Murison, UNA-Denver Chapter Secretary In honor of UN Day this year, the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA)and its national network of Chapters hosted events across the U.S. honoring local champions of the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this initiative, my local Chapter in Denver (UNA-Denver) held a special event focused on the work of advocates in Colorado addressing the terrors of human trafficking. There are many horrific facts on

Editor’s Note: Donate to the UN’s humanitarian fund in South Sudan to help families in need. Humanitarian aid in South Sudan has meant many things: Children reunited with their parents; civilians treated for diseases like malaria and cholera; and food for families threatened by famine. Yet, four years after conflict erupted in South Sudan, suffering continues to grow, needs are outpacing resources, and the international community must continue to focus on helping vulnerable people while

By Kristina Yarrow, Global Health Consultant, United Nations Foundation In the last decade, the world has come a long way on the journey to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). Who could have imagined then that the leaders at this week’s UHC forum in Tokyo would put the full weight of their political agendas behind extending affordable, quality health services to all? The announcement by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that Japan will give $2.9 billion

This year has been anything but quiet. The world faced big challenges; at the same time, individuals, civil society groups, governments, businesses, and the United Nations took action to make a difference in millions of lives. Throughout the year, the UN Foundation’s Global Connections blog featured stories of global problems, action, partnership, and solidarity, as well as the lifesaving work of the UN, the world’s platform for peace and progress. As this year comes to

News headlines often focus on the negative – problems that urgently need attention. However, underneath the headlines of challenge are stories of hope happening around the globe. These stories happen because the United Nations, partners, and citizens like you work tirelessly to help people around the world, from standing up for human rights to fighting inequality to providing humanitarian aid to mobilizing action on shared challenges like climate change and terrorism. As a reminder of

By Tatiana Niang and Jamie Albaum, UN Foundation Fall 2017 Interns In an era of complex global challenges, the United Nations remains essential to achieving peace and prosperity for all people. This year was important for the UN and its agencies, as they worked to address global problems and help people around the world. Here are 10 (of many) ways the UN addressed global issues in 2017. 1.RESPONDING TO THE ROHINGYA REFUGEE CRISIS UN agencies

By Allison Graine, UN Foundation Fall 2017 Global Health Intern 2017 was an eventful year for global health. This year saw historic progress in the fight to end infectious diseases, bolstered by fresh leadership of global health organizations. It also saw challenges that will require fierce commitment and innovative solutions. Through partnership beyond borders and a focus on fulfilling the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals of healthy lives for all, continued progress can be