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The future is in your han

Be a voice for the United Nations on your campus tod

United Nations Association of the USA

Campus Advocates

Helping the UN help the world.


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As our nation approaches a critical mo-

ment in its relationship with the United

Nations, UNA-USA seeks to engage

students in a nationwide network of

motivated young people who stand

poised to collectively sound their

voices and make their opinions

heard amongst their peers, in their

communities, across the nation,

and around the world. President

Obama has pledged to strengthen

Americas global leadership through arenewed emphasis on international cooperation,

diplomacy, and active participation at the United Nations,

and now is your time to get involved!

Built as a public movement for the UN, UNA-USA is dedicated to supporting

the principles and vital work of the United Nations, strengthening theUnited Nations system, and promoting constructive U.S. leadership at the

UN through educating, inspiring, and mobilizing American students. In Fall

2012, UNA-USA is launching GenUN, a nationwide campaign to engage young

people in the work of the United Nations. Campus Advocates offers todaysglobally minded students the opportunity to participate in shaping the future.

You can educate yourself and others on UN issues, advocate on be-

half of the UN, and spread the word about the important work the

UN does around the globe by becoming a campus advocate today!

Be a Voice

For more information and resources on how to participate, contact:

UNA-USA Membership

Monika [email protected](202) 448-4674


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Start Today

Educate ........................................ 4 Learn more about the UN and its work around the world.

Teach others about the importance of the UN and the opportunitiesAmericans have for leadership.

Advocate ....................................... 6 Encourage strong U.S. leadership at the UN by advocating on its behalf.

Spread the Word .......................... 8 Plan a UN Day event for October 24, 2012. Spread awareness about the work of the UN.

Resources ...................................... 9 Work with UNA-USA Chapters in your local community.

Partnerwith other organizations and United Nations Foundation campaigns

and initiatives to make an impact.

Find out more about the many issues facing the United Nations.


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Educate

Every day, the United Nations and its family of agencies work to improve peoples lives throughout the world.

With little fanfare or media attention, the UN delivers on its mandate from the UN Charter to ensure a safer andhealthier world for present and future generations. The UN provides everything from emergency relief, to vaccina-tions, to counter-terrorism training. It resolves conicts and keeps peace in the worlds most dangerous places, and

it supports elections and new institutions that build democracy.

Educate yourself and others on the vital work the United Nations performs every day.

Start a Conversation Make a presentation at your school

on how the UN impacts Americans.

Work with a teacher or professor to

have the work of the UN integratedinto their curriculum.

Dedicate your Facebook and Twitter

statuses to educating others about

the UN.

Educate your peers by getting

them involved in Model UN or yourschools international relations club.

When doing outreach for your

student group, be sure to incorporatefacts on the benecial work of the

UN.

Host a student discussion group

to help dispel myths about the UN,increase awareness, and promote

understanding of the United Statesrole in the UN.

Do UN-based research or work

with a professor to explore interna-tional organizations.

Talking Points EconomicBenet: For every $1 our nation contributes to the

UN Secretariat- the institution responsible for carrying out the day-to-day work of managing the UNs general operations globally- wereceive more than $1.60 back. In 2011, the U.S. received more than

$192 million in contracts to support 17 UN Peacekeeping opera-tions.

SpecializedAgencies:Bodies such as the International Atomic

Energy Agency, World Health Organization, International Maritime

Organization, and others promote core U.S. foreign policy, economic,national security, and humanitarian goals every day. American en-

gagement with these agencies is an extremely cost-effective way toaddress global challenges.

USDuesandContributions:Over the past three years, theUS returned to good nancial standing at the UN by fully funding its

budget assessments and paying recent debts. The U.S. also supportsvoluntary contributions to most of the UN humanitarian relief and

development agencies.

UNStrengtheningandReform:The UN continues to updateits operations and management practices to meet the challenges ofthe 21st century. Changes are taking place in nearly every area ofUN operations to increase cost efciency and transparency, stream-

line the UNs work, strengthen accountability and oversight, improvebusiness practices, and recruit and maintain quality staff.

Find in-depth information on these talking points in the UNA-USA 2012Brieng

Book, and read up on UN issues on The InterDependent and UN Dispatch.
http://www.unausa.org/images/content/Briefing_Book.pdfhttp://www.unausa.org/images/content/Briefing_Book.pdfhttp://www.theinterdependent.com/http://www.undispatch.com/http://www.undispatch.com/http://www.theinterdependent.com/http://www.unausa.org/images/content/Briefing_Book.pdfhttp://www.unausa.org/images/content/Briefing_Book.pdf


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Educate

PROMOTES

SAVING THE LIVES OF

A YEAR

30

KEEPS THE PEACE WITH

IN16OPERATIONS

ON 4 CONTINENTS

PEACE-KEEPERS

PROVIDES

FOOD TO

90COUNTRIES

MILLION PEOPLE

73IN

120,000

MILLIONWOMEN

MATERNALHEALTH,


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Advocate

Each year the United Nations provides food to 90 millionpeople in 73 countries, vaccinates 58% of the worlds chil-dren, saving 2.5 million lives a year, promotes maternal health

to save the lives of 30 million women a year, and so muchmore.

American elected leaders need to know more about thepositive impact the United Nations has on the world. Stu-dents can advocate for UN issues on the local, state, andnational levels.

UNA-USA educates Americans and policy makers aroundfour core elements of the U.S.-UN relationship: full payment

of dues for the UNs regular and peacekeeping budgets, UNreform, the Millennium Development Goals, and approval of

UN treaties.

Write, e-mail, or call your

Congressional representative to

discuss specic action he or she can

take.

Write an op-ed or letter to the

editor at your campus or local

newspaper urging leaders to recog-

nize the importance of the UN.

Set up a meeting with your local

elected ofcials or an in-district

meeting with your representative

or senator.

Meet with elected leaders on

Capitol Hill.

As a student, you can advocate wherever you

live: in your home district or out-of-state.

How to Advocate Advocacy Resources

UNA-USA provides complete advocacy

resources for communicating with

elected ofcials, the legislative process,

and up-to-date UN issue talking points.Go to www.unausa.org/advocacyto

learn more or click below:

Advocacy Agenda (Full Version)

Advocacy Resources

Advocacy News

2012BriengBook:TheUSand the UN in the 112thCongress

Find Your Representative
http://www.unausa.org/advocacyhttp://www.unausa.org/advocacy/advocacy-agendahttp://www.unausa.org/advocacy/advocacy-resourceshttp://www.unausa.org/advocacy/advocacy-news/bloghttp://www.unausa.org/images/content/Briefing_Book.pdfhttp://www.unausa.org/images/content/Briefing_Book.pdfhttp://www.unausa.org/images/content/Briefing_Book.pdfhttp://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtmlhttp://www.unausa.org/images/content/Briefing_Book.pdfhttp://www.unausa.org/images/content/Briefing_Book.pdfhttp://www.unausa.org/images/content/Briefing_Book.pdfhttp://www.unausa.org/advocacy/advocacy-news/bloghttp://www.unausa.org/advocacy/advocacy-resourceshttp://www.unausa.org/advocacy/advocacy-agendahttp://www.unausa.org/advocacy


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Full Funding for the UN Regular Budget and UN Peacekeeping

Support funding levels passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee for the UN regular budget andUN peacekeeping:

$2.148 billion for international peacekeeping activities including $2.0 billion within the Contribu-tions to International Peacekeeping Activities (CIPA) account and $142 million within PeacekeepingOperations (PKO) for the African Union mission in Somalia. $1.49 billion for the Contributions to International Organizations (CIO) account, which funds

the UN regular budget and specialized agencies. In addition, we ask for full funding for UNESCO(House eliminated UNESCO money; Senate reduced it).

Maintain the Senate recommended lift of the arbitrary 25% peacekeeping cap and allow the U.S.

to pay its peacekeeping dues at the full assessed rate of 27%.

U.S. Engagement at the Human Rights Council

The U.S. was elected to a three-year term on the Human Rights Council in 2009. Since then, U.S. par -

ticipation on the Council has yielded positive outcomes on a number of fronts, including the passage ofstrong resolutions condemning human rights abuses and appointing special investigators for Syria, Iran,and Libya, as well as other important achievements. The U.S. is currently running for re-election to asecond term on the Council, and we urge Congress to support continued robust U.S. engagement withthis multilateral human rights body.

EncouragingRaticationofKeyInternationalTreaties

Support ratication of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Convention on the Elimi-nation of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the Convention on the Rights of the

Child (CRC), and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

Continued Support for the MDGs

In 2000, all UN member states committed to the eight UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs),

which aim to cut poverty in half by 2015. The United States played a leading role in galvanizing interna-

tional support for meeting the MDGs in 2000, and reafrmed its support for meeting the MDGs at the

world summit in 2010. The global nancial crisis continues to cast a heavy pall over the worlds commit-ments to the MDGs and foreign aid. Support a foreign aid development agenda based on the Millennium

Development Goals.

AdvocateTop U.S.-UN IssuesDont Forfeit American Leadership at the

United Nations

Viewthecomplete,in-depthbriengbookonthetopU.S.-UNissues,go here.
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Spread the Word

OCTOBER

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UNDay2012:SolutionsforaProsperousWorld

October 24, 2012 is UN Day. Consider planning a special event or activity to

promote understanding and awareness on the valuable work of the UN! This

year, UNA-USA will celebrate UN Day by recognizing the impact and invaluable

work that the UN has done and continues to do to fulll the promise of the

UN Charter, and help humanity.

Go Online

Dedicate your Facebook status to the UN and tweet @unausa.

Blog about issues related to the UN, international development, and foreign affairs.

Plan an Event

In collaboration with your campus Model UN or student group, celebrate the UNs work and impact byhosting events and activities that emphasize this years UN Day theme. Your event can focus on solutions

and progress made by the UN that impact our lives and the lives of future generations, an issue impor-

tant to you, and much more. As future leaders of the international community, students can take advan-tage of UN Day to learn more and spread the word!

Host a Speaker at your school who will

highlight the work of the United Nations in

the international community. Think aboutways to incorporate this into an academic de-partment, or try to collaborate with anotherstudent organization.

Show a documentary related to a UN issue.

To make an even bigger impact, charge admis-sion and donate the money to a UN cause,such as the Nothing But Nets campaign to end

malaria deaths.

Hold a UN Day roundtable discussion on In-ternational Youth Issues. Invite students from

different backgrounds to share their stories.

Decorate your school, dorm, or student

union building in blue and white to promote

UN awareness.

Collaborate with international student organiza-tions on a fashion show involving countries andnational dress of nations around the world. Be sureto include important facts about the UN with eachstyle!

Plan an advocacy day for your Model UN or stu-dent group, asking individuals to dedicate the day toeducating their political leaders on the importanceof the United Nations.

Host a discussion featuring candidates and/ or

elected ofcials who are running for local, state, and

national ofce to hear their views on the UN and

international politics.

Ask candidates who are running for local, state,

and national ofce about their views on the

U.S.-UN relationship; follow up with a blog post on

their views to educate voters.
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Resources

To amplify your voice and impact, consider partnering with your local UNA Chapter

or a UN Foundation campaign or initiative.

UNA Chapters

UNA-USA members and their Chapters work with their local communities and elected ofcials to inform,

inspire, and mobilize Americans to support the principles and vital work of the UN. With nearly 120 chap-ters across the nation, they provide a needed voice for the UN locally. Go to www.unausa.org/chaptersto

nd a Chapter near you.

Other UN Foundation Campaigns and Initiatives

Better World CampaignThe Better World Campaign works to foster a strong, effective relationship between

the United States and the United Nations through outreach, communications, and ad-vocacy. Check out the Better World Campaigns youth initiative,My World. My UN,andtheir Thank a Peacekeepercampaign to see how you can participate. Learn more here.

Girl UpThe Girl Up campaign harnesses the energy and compassion of American girls to raise

awareness and funds for the United Nations programs that help some of the worlds hard-est-to-reach adolescent girls. You can work with Girl Up by hosting an event to discuss

issues facing women and girls, raising funds, or mentoring girls in your community. Learnmore here.

Nothing But Nets

Nothing But Nets is a global grassroots campaign to save lives by preventing malaria, a lead-ing killer of children in Africa. It costs only $10 to provide an insecticide-treated bed netthat can prevent this deadly disease. The message is clear: Send a Net, Save a Life! To help,

you and your student group can hold a creative fundraising and education eventabout the movement to end malaria. Learn more here.

Shot@LifeShot@Life educates, connects and empowers Americans tochampion vaccines as one of the most cost-effective ways to

save the lives of children in developing countries. A national callto action for a global cause, the campaign rallies the American

public, members of Congress, and civil society partners around the fact thattogether, we can save a childs life every 20 seconds by expanding access to vac-cines. Get involved with Shot@Life advocacy priorities by educating yourself,your peers, and elected leaders on public health issues surrounding vaccines.Learn more here.
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ResourcesUN Topic Ideas

Take action today and explore UN issues!

Here are a few places to start

Peacekeeping

Child Labor

Child Marriage

Urban Spaces

Food and Water Access

Education

Human Rights

Hunger

Millennium Development Goals

Population Issues

Refugees

Rural Poverty

Violence Against Women and Girls

Disabilities

Sustainable Development

Arms Trade

Law of the Sea

7 Billion People

Youth Employment

Maternal and Child Health

UNESCO Funding

Economic Development

....and many more!
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