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. Particular attention has recently focused on the refugee situation and climate change. Although gender equality, human rights, sex trafficking and other issues remain major areas of chapter attention as well.

I invite you to get involved. You can start by checking the Calendar of Events on the web at www.una-socal.org. Whether your interests are in the Adopt a Future campaign that supports children in refugee camps or the Nothing-But-Nets program of the UN Foundation, all funds raised by our chapters goes to work, locally or globally, contributing to a better world for all people.

For further information feel free to contact me anytime by phone 310-699-2180 or by email at barrysimonuna@gmail.com. Communications may also be sent to our new mailing address: UNA-USA Southern California Division, PO Box 827, Santa Monica, CA 90406.

Thank you for the opportunity to work with you creating a stronger and more impactful UN Association and thus a more united, compassionate, productive and cleaner world for all!