UN Day Celebrations Coming Soon!
The primary purpose of the UNA-USA Southern California Division is to support the local UNA-USA chapters from Santa Barbara to San Diego and Los Angeles to the Coachella Valley. To that end we are thrilled to inform you of several events coming up in recognition of the UNs 74th year! All of the following events are open to members and non-members. Please respond to the RSVP info for the event you are interested in…
with special guest Marco Sanchez of the UN Foundation, 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the Costa Mesa Country Club. For info or to RSVP contact info@una-oc.org or call 714-538-5689
in partnership with the Sierra Club and Citizens Climate Lobby, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, 18118 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA. RSVP to ginnyvmh@gmail.com
with UCLA Prof. Alex Hall, Director of the Center for Climate Science. Location: Pomona College, Smith Campus Center, 170 E 6th St. RSVP to karen.mke@icloud.com
6:00-10:00 pm with special guest Ford Roosevelt. Balboa Park, Prado Restaurant, Grand Ballroom, 1549 El Prado, San Diego CA-92101.To RSVP please visit: https://www.cognitoforms.com/
at the University Club, 1332 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA. 6:00 PM. For info or to RSVP email info@unasb.org or phone 805 680 9445
in partnership with Mediators Without Borders, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at The Catalina Room, 128 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA. For info contact Estera Borsca, 714-603-3815to karen.mke@icloud.com
Attend the launch of our newest chapter! With Special Guest Rachel Pittman, Executive Director, UNA-USA 2-5 pm, Emerson College,5960 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. To register please visit go.unalosangeles.org/un-day-
Celebrate UN Day with us 9 am-4 pm in the San Gabriel Valley! 626 Golden Streets is the place to be. It’s a free event of nearly 5 miles of trick-or-treating booths, art, music, multi-cultural activities, bike-ways, games and contests. For more information email unapasadena@gmail.com.
3-6 pm at 9170 La Alba Dr, East Whittier. With special guest Rachel Pittman, Executive Director, UNA-USA. For info or to RSVP contact una.whittier@gmail.com
At El Portal Restaurant, Pasadena, CA from 11:30 am – 3:00 pm. Reservations required. $25 per person includes lunch. RSVP at www.una-socal.org, press the DONATE/RSVP button.
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
FEATURED EVENTS
October 26, 2019—UN Day Celebration at 626 Golden Streets
Celebrate UN Day with US! 626 Golden Streets is the Place To Be!
October 24, 2019—“Paris to Pittsburgh” FREE Movie Screening
October 24, United Nations Day, Your United Nations Association (unasb.org) is proud to present a FREE showing of the movie: “From Paris to Pittsburgh” October
October 24, 2019—“The Climate is Changing, So Should We”
On October 24 at 6pm we invite you, our members and community partners to an expert panel and reception… “Our Planet. Our Future:The Climate is
October 24—“California’s Climate Future” at Pomona College
Alex Hall, Director of the Center for Climate Science and professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, UCLA (Pomona College ’93) will speak on: “California’s Climate
“Refugees and UN Principles and Guidelines” – Tuesday, November 19, 7 PM, 420 N. Harvard, Pomona College:
Speaker: Jed Leano, Immigration Attorney and Claremont City Councilman
October 20, 2019—UN Day Celebration in Reseda
The Rev. Dr. Richard Lyon, psychotherapist, Presbyterian minister & CCL member will speak to: “The Climate Crisis Now! Perils and Prospects” In partnership with the
UPCOMING AND PAST EVENTS
August 24—Period Poverty
Across the globe – including here in the U.S. – millions of women and girls live in poverty that impacts their access to feminine hygiene
September 18—STATE OF THE WORLD:“Refugees & Migration—The Global Challenge and the Local Impact”
12th Annual West Coast Global Forum!
September 26—2019 Santa Barbara UNA Peace Prize Dinner
About the Event Two years ago, in celebration of the 72nd anniversary of the United Nations Association Santa Barbara, we wanted to honor and acknowledge
UNAUSA-San Fernando Valley Chapter’s Participation in Falun Gong Supporters’ Rally to end Falun Gong Persecution in China
UNAUSA-San Fernando Valley Chapter’s Participation in Falun Gong Supporters’ Rally to end Falun Gong Persecution in China On July 21st , Southwestern Falun Dafa Association,
July 30—Human Trafficking Awareness Day Lunch with Opal Singleton
TWO EVENTS in ONE DAY Purchase Tickets at: UNASB.org or call or (805) 680-9445 Join us for lunch with Opal Singleton, President and CEO for
“US-China Trade War”—Tuesday, September 17, 7 PM, 420 N. Harvard, Pomona College:
Speaker: Stephen Marks, Coordinator, International Relations Program, Pomona College and Professor of Economics
San Fernando Valley UNA Partners with UN Women, LA Chapter
San Fernando Valley UNA- USA Partners with UNWomen USNC, LA Chapter Belonging and Displacement: Uniting Heads, Hearts & Hands was the topic of the 2019
2019 Annual Assembly Belonging and Displacement: Uniting Heads, Hearts, and Hands
This is a friendly reminder that tickets for our 2019 Annual Assembly Belonging and Displacement: Uniting Heads, Hearts, and Hands are going fast. I highly
Report on the 2019 UNA-USA Global Leadership Summit
Join Us as Mel Boynton Reports on this Year’s DC Summit! The public is invited to hear Mel Boynton report on the 2019 UNA-USA Global
Cultural Dinner: Ethiopia
UNA-OC cordially invites you to join us for an evening to discover the taste of Ethiopia! Wednesday, June 26th, from 7-9PMAbyssinia Restaurant2801 W. Ball RoadAnaheim,
Let’s Talk Menstruation—Shall We?
Let’s Talk Menstruation—Shall We?! Roughly half of the female population—about 26% of the global population—are of reproductive age. Despite the fact that 800 million women
Climate, Community and Change
Join our Youth Advisory Board to discuss Climate, Community, and Change. Hear from Local Activist, Scientists, and Influencers on ways to empower communities to take
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.
“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
