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
Hear the “Outstanding Delegation” Model UN Team
You Are Invited! UNA-USA Pomona Valley invites you to hear from the “Outstand Delegation” award-winning Cal Poly Pomona Model United Nations Team… Tuesday, May 21,
Landfill Tour in San Juan Capistrano
Landfill Tour In San Juan Capistrano Join us in honor of Earth Day for a 90 minute landfill tour at Prima Deshecha San Juan Capistrano.
Division Meeting and Panel Discussion
Join us for our Division Meeting and Panel Discussion April 27th (from Noon to 3PM) at Mimi’s Cafe, 17231 17th St., Tustin, CA 93780. The
Gender-Inclusive Approach—Dr. Mindry
United Nations Association of Pomona Valley, the Intercollegiate Feminist Center for Teaching, Research and Engagement, and Pomona College International Relations Program presents Deborah Mindry A Gender Inclusive
Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California™
USNC LA is a proud sponsor of Mount Saint Mary’s University program supporting the 2019 Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California.
Women’s Day
UNA-USA Pasadena Chapter Hosts “International Women’s Day” Join us for this celebration on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the Matador Performance Center, located at 2620
“Surviving the Anthropocene”
United Nations Association of Pomona Valley & Pomona College International Relations Program The public is invited to join us for a program on “Surviving the
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
For seven decades the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been heralded as one of the pillars of a global ethic and common conscience for
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
Join us for a celebration and discussion of human rights and the importance they play today as we honor the 70th anniversary of the Universal
Afghan Dinner Celebration Raised Funds for Dental Relief Efforts in Kabul
The event was big, not just big but a huge success. Saturday, August 25th, 2012 highlighted participation of 200 supporters of dental care in Afghanistan
Dr. Rolfe’s Afghan Dream: An Update on the Afghan Dental Project By Barbara Pampalone
After the attack on El Queda in Afghanistan, The Dentist Dr. James Rolfe of the Santa Barbara area was inspired to help the widows and
Newest SoCal Regional Representative Isabel Treidl
Isabel Treidl is Chair of Young Professional at the Southern California Division. She is also chair of Education of the United Nations Association – Orange County
5 Ways to Add Peace in Your Life in 2018
Show Gratitude, Practice Mindfulness, and Listen 2018: Another new year filled with promise and resolutions. If you are like most of us, your plate is
Rachel Bowen Pittman Speaks at Board Meeting
We had the opportunity to have Rachel Bowen Pittman at our Southern California Division Meeting at Moby Dick’s. Mrs. Pittman is the Senior Director of
Senate Should Ratify Disabilities Treaty Immediately
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has for a second time taken up the United Nations Disability Treaty in support of equality for all people with