OMNI
CELEBRATES UNITED NATIONS DAY OCTOBER 24, 2022
For a Culture of Peace, Justice,and Ecology compiled by Dick Bennett
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Contents UN Day 2022
Frederick Glaysher’s “Dag Hammarskjöld”
FCNL Urges Contact Rep.
UN General Assembly 77
United Nations Foundation
Fulbright on Nationalism
“Dag Hammarskjöld” by Frederick Glaysher
Dag Hammarskjöld
No more of these sad tones
of fear and the scourge of war,
of chaos and anarchy,
of the passions of humankind.
Though the first movements wander
among the dark and threatening
conflicts of Beethoven's Ninth,
the "Ode to Joy" shall come.
All the millions will unite
as brothers, surrendered
to the way of peace,
to a higher synthesis of joy.
Copyright © 1999 Frederick Glaysher
[Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony was Hammarskjöld’s favorite music]
Tell Rep. Womack: Honor UN Day by Supporting UN Peacekeeping
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| Dear James, Happy United Nations Day! Today, we are celebrating the 77th anniversary of the United Nations Charter entering into force—and calling on Congress to support the U.N.’s essential work. U.N. peacekeeping missions have played a critical role in building global cooperation for peace by working to prevent violence and protect civilians in some of the world’s most volatile conflict zones. But the United States is falling short in its support of the U.N. Fortunately, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-53), has introduced the U.S. Commitment to Peacekeeping Act (H.R. 4420), which would allow the United States to pay its dues on time and in full. This would strengthen U.S. credibility and increase goodwill – two elements that are crucial to the United States achieving its diplomatic goals, including ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. Please write Rep. Womack today and urge them to support U.N. peacekeeping! ![Ursala Knudsen-Latta]()
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On Sept. 6, President Biden nominated Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Senator James Risch (R-ID) to serve as the two U.S. Congressional Representatives to the 77th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Both nominations were confirmed by a voice vote on September 15. While the posts are largely ceremonial, the two Senators will serve as the official representatives of the U.S. Congress at the meeting of world leaders, which kicked off in earnest last Monday at UN Headquarters in New York. The duo plans to hold a closed door meeting with Secretary-General Guterres to discuss a number of headline issues, including the War in Ukraine and growing food insecurity, as well as engage in bilateral meetings with UN Permanent Representatives and various visiting Heads of State. |
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| Senator Leahy, the president pro tempore of the Senate and longest-serving member in the chamber, announced in November 2021 that he wouldn’t seek reelection, concluding his final term in the Senate after nearly five decades of public service. Sen. Leahy has been a longstanding leader on U.S. foreign policy matters, including U.S. support for the United Nations. He has served for more than 30 years |
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as Chair or Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Foreign Operations and State Department Subcommittee, where he worked with Democratic and Republican administrations on funding, oversight and management of U.S. foreign policy, including U.S. contributions to the UN, its peacekeeping operations, food security, global health, and environmental programs. |
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Senator Risch is the Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. As the lead Republican on the committee, Sen. Risch has largely focused his efforts on countering China and has introduced and advanced several legislative packages, including the first comprehensive legislative strategy to compete with China across a number of areas. Sen. Risch’s other key foreign policy priorities |
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include confronting Russian malign influence, strengthening NATO, and improving global health security. Words from Micah Spangler, Director of Advocacy and Humanitarian Affairs at the Better World Campaign. |
InterGenerational Model United Nations |
To celebrate and recognize UN Day, we're hosting the 2022 UN Day InterGenerational Model UN where participants of all ages and walks of life can step into the shoes of UN Ambassadors and debate a range of issues on the UN agenda. This all-day program is designed as a teaching and learning conference intended for both novices and delegates with prior Model UN experience. Attendees will be able to debate and collaborate a range of topics and hear from inspiring speakers like Ambassador Chris Lu, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations for Management and Reform. View the IGMUN webpage below for more details and registration! |
The Future of the United Nations |
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On Thursday, September 8, UNA-USA members gathered virtually and in-person at the Fairmont Hotel—where the UN Charter was negotiated and signed 77 years ago—to hear remarks from U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield. The address topic, The Future of the United Nations, was incredibly timely given rising instability internationally and global challenges with no borders. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield's speech was live-streamed and followed by a one-on-one conversation with UN Foundation Senior Vice President Peter Yeo. |
News: UN Favorability Rises Among U.S. Voters |
"During a year when the impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine has been felt throughout the world, American support for the United Nations is on the rise. The UN’s favorability rose to 62% in 2022, up from 56% in 2021." UNA-USA is beyond excited to see the increase in the UN's favorability and are committed to ensuring continued support for the UN's lifesaving work around in the world through global crises. See the results of the bipartisan polling here! |
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UPCOMING EVENTS, PROGRAMS, & MORE |
The United Nations is the largest global body where nations come together and create better ways to solve problems, share our planet, and build the future. On October 24th, we will celebrate UN Day and let the public and Congress know that we need these “better ways” now more than ever. On Monday, we will call our Members of Congress using a phone script and advocate for the work of the UN. Everyone is also encouraged to post on social media, celebrating UN day. We will compile everyone’s posts and, on Tuesday, release a social media highlight reel. We hope you all will submit a letter before UN Day, and on Wednesday, we will post the submissions that made it to publication! Looking for other ways to celebrate? Check out what your local UNA-USA chapter is doing here on our UN Day webpage. |
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The United States government played a critical role in shaping the Global Goals and generating international support, because global challenges require global solutions. If we want to create a more peaceful, prosperous and just world by 2030, then we need to commit to global collaboration achieved by the Sustainable Development Goals. Urge your Members of Congress to uphold our country's commitment to achieving the SDGs by supporting H.Res.30, Supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. |
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JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO SUPPORT THE UN |
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UNA Today aims to inform Americans interested in global affairs and the UN about important updates, events, opportunities, and campaigns. As the largest group of UN advocates in the U.S., UNA-USA members are the leaders fighting to protect and promote the vital work of the United Nations. UNA-USA’s membership finds strength in numbers. Join UNA-USA today to gain exclusive access to learning, leadership and networking opportunities, and our closed online community to connect and network with fellow members across the country! (Those under 26 join free!) |
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“Diplomacy’s Biggest Moment: What You Missed.”
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For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, heads of state from nearly 193 UN Member States gathered in person last week for the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). An overwhelming majority of world leaders called for peace, with resounding condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They also urged action to roll back the disastrous impact the conflict is having on global food and energy security. |
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Education, gender equality, global health, and climate action were also trending — even as the General Debate itself reflected the pervasiveness of systemic problems. Just 11% of the speakers behind the podium were women. And for yet another year, leaders of climate-vulnerable countries pleaded for more accountability, action, and ambition as extreme weather events were pummeling their regions. Keep reading to catch up on what you missed at UNGA. |
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FROM OUR EXPERTS... Key moments and takeaways from UNGA 77 From the halls of the UN’s headquarters to events on the sidelines in New York City and beyond, here are the government leaders and changemakers who were trending during this year’s UNGA. Read the recap >> Embracing the Sustainable Development Goals across the USA
The U.S. can deliver on the promise of the SDGs at home and abroad. Tony Pipa of the Brookings Institution joined UN Foundation’s President and CEO Elizabeth Cousens to unpack how the U.S. can strengthen its commitment to the Goals. Read their op-ed in Foreign Policy >> Future-proofing the world’s agriculture Against the backdrop of conflict in Ukraine and climate crises in Somalia, Pakistan and elsewhere, the fragility of the world’s food systems emerged as a major topic of discussion at this year’s UNGA. Elizabeth and Bram Govaerts, Director-General of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, write about one possible solution. Read their op-ed in Market Watch >> The biggest global health fundraiser in history
This year’s Global Fund Replenishment Conference raised a record-breaking $14.25 billion to support countries battling HIV, TB, and malaria. UN Foundation’s Tara Bracken — a former biomedical researcher who studied malaria in pregnant women and children — breaks down what this means for the planet’s most vulnerable. Learn more >>
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BONUS SECTION: WATCH & LISTEN Experts talk UNGA, global cooperation
We teamed up with the Financial Times to deliver a preview of UNGA. UN officials and leaders from the private sector shared ideas and insights on the world’s crises and the future of multilateralism. Watch now >> The Future of Learning: Unlocked
Our Next Generation Fellows joined some of the planet’s biggest youth-led and youth-focused organizations, alongside global leaders and influencers, to discuss reimagining education at a pivotal moment. Watch now >> #USAforSDGs
At “American Leadership in Advancing the SDGs,” local leaders, businesses, and community organizers across the U.S. shared how they are embracing the Goals. Watch now >> In the Guest Chair
Want to catch up on what went down during High-Level week? A special-edition podcast series with Mark Goldberg, the host of Global Dispatches, brought thought leaders to the mic to unpack the biggest moments and topics. Listen here >> |
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Fulbright on Nationalism
“A new idea has sprung up out of the ashes of two World Wars: the idea that the sovereign nation can no longer serve as the ultimate unit of personal loyalty and responsibility. We have begun to perceive that our happiness and prosperity, and perhaps even our survival, may depend on whether we allow the West to succumb once again to divisive and destructive nationalism. . . .” J. William Fulbright. Old Myths and New Realities (108).
Contents UN DAY Oct. 24, 2021
https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2021/10/omni-celebrates-un-day-oct-24-2021.html
UN DAY 2021
FCNL Celebrates UN Day 2021: UN Peacekeeping
Vijay Prashad, UN Charter
White House Proclamation
UN DAYS
Videos
END UN DAY OCTOBER 24, 2022
