Welcome to UNA-USA!
The United Nations Association – USA was founded in 1947 to promote stronger U.S. involvement in the United Nations. The Southern California Division is composed of a dozen local grass-roots chapters from Santa Barbara and the San Fernando Valley to San Diego and Beverly Hills to Hollywood to Pasadena and the Inland Empire.
The chapters are all engaged in holding meetings/events that focus on the Sustainable Development Goals and the importance of a strong UN-US relationship.
For more information, please read Who We Are or contact the chapter by e-mailing barrysimon@verizon.net.
Barry Simon, President
UNA-USA Southern California Division
Chapter Leaders Meet with Congressman Brad Sherman to promote 2018 UNA-USA Advocacy Priorities
Leaders in the San Fernando Valley Chapter (SFV) of the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) met with Congressman Brad Sherman
Annual Members’ Meeting (and Champagne Brunch!)
Join us for our Annual Members’ Meeting and toast the coming year with us!
70 Years of Human Rights on Dec. 10
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Local Advocates for Global Impact
Gain insights and exchange best practices on creating a more inclusive and just world through global citizenship, based on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Hosted
Human Rights Day Celebration
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Afghan Dinner Celebration Raised Funds for Dental Relief Efforts in Kabul
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Dr. Rolfe’s Afghan Dream: An Update on the Afghan Dental Project By Barbara Pampalone
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Newest SoCal Regional Representative Isabel Treidl
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5 Ways to Add Peace in Your Life in 2018
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No More Nuclear Power
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