United Nations Association of Rochester (UNAR)

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We are in this together! news.un.org/en/story/2020/…

A wide-ranging UN climate report, released on Tuesday, shows that climate change is having a major effect on all aspects of the environment, as well as on the health and well-being of the global population. We are “way of track” to meet the degree target of 1.5.

“Let us send a clear message to the world that women’s rights are human rights, and that gender equality is central to all the Sustainable Development Goals.” - UN Secretary General

Despite constraints imposed by the new Coronavirus disease, activist for gender equally gathered at UN Headquarters on Monday for the latest session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), to reinforce the message that women’s rights are humans rights.

Refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo need help now Political warfare and the Ebola milestone has/ is devastating the civilians

Universal Health Care!!

According to WHO at least half of the worlds population do not have coverage for full essential health services, with about 100 million people living on $1.90 or less a day because they have to pay for health care.

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) marked World Health Day and the agency’s 70th anniversary, with a strong call for universal health coverage, to ensure all people can get quality health services, when and where they need them, without suffering financial hardship.

Air pollution is an invisible killer. Every year 7 million people die prematurely due to the combined effects of ambient and house hold air pollution. Air pollution is something we can control. Tell Congress, We need to support the UN’s efforts to reduce air pollution.

The United Nations five core capabilities are Convene, Champion, Communicate, Collaborate and Channel. These are mixed diverse solutions, that gives us flexibility to advance our mission.

The average American pays just $1.86 each year in taxes to cover our country’s regular budget dues to the UN

88% of American voters believe that it’s important for the U.S. to maintain an active role within the UN.

Climate change is an issue without borders, what happens in one country effects everyone, everywhere!

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In 2015 the United Nations adopted a to-do list for the world to achieve by 2030. They include 17 specific priorities and 231 targets designed to advance human dignity and while protecting the planet. Achieving this goal by 2030 will require action from individuals citizens also!

Human trafficking is a flagrant violation of ones humans rights and involves controlling a person through force or coercion. The United Nations USA has major cities working closely on this cause. They include Chicago, Detroit, Kentucky, Southern California and Whittier!

WHO names the coronavirus , says it's a "global threat" The World Health Organization has given a name to the coronavirus that has now infected more than 44,000 people, calling it "COVID-19" and urging the global community to refrain from spreading disinformation about infection

Establish policies of zero tolerance for sexual harassment and make women feel safe in the spaces in which they live, work, and play. Join #GenerationEquality & do your part to end rape culture! #orangetheworld #16days

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