UNA-USA San Diego

Our annual delegation to UN Commission on Status of Women (#CSW69) comprised of various members of SoCal communities w/ distinct honor of private Q&A w/ UN Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric. Witnessing inaugural remarks by Tom Fletcher @UNOCHA @NGO_CSW_NY @UNHQ @UN_Spokesperson

Happy Earth Day from UNASD! SDG 13, which is all about climate action, is a great way to learn about how anyone can protect the environment! Learn more at: un.org/sustainabledev… #Earthday

Ashes To Action: Honoring Our Climate Dead, Protesting Fossil Fuel Banks is an upcoming initiative, bringing awareness throughout SoCal’s community. The Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice partners are sponsoring this impactful event. Learn more at: sandiego350.org/event/civi_eve…

Our global climate is in a state of emergency. The latest @WMO report clearly shows that every key climate indicator is flashing red. The way ahead must be grounded in science, common sense & the courage to take urgent #ClimateAction. wmo.int/news/media-cen…

Around the world, women remain vastly underrepresented in political leadership. Only 28 countries are led by a woman, and 101 have never had a woman leader. Latest update from @UN_Women and @IPUparliament: unwomen.org/en/news-storie…

In March, we mark Intl Women's Day and #CSW and call for rights, justice and action for ALL women and girls! We also look at #WorldWaterDay which highlights women's leadership + #EarthDay and more! Read the latest Goal of the Month: 🔗 bit.ly/SDGinFocus #GlobalGoals

UNASD is thrilled to send 20 esteemed delegates to represent the San Diego Chapter to CSW70. The Commission on the Status of Women is taking place on March 9-19th at the UN’s headquarters in NYC. The theme is to “strengthen justice for all [females]” (unwomen.org).

📸: The ‘Ark of Return' at UNHQ in NYC honours the victims of slavery and highlights the lasting impacts of the slave trade. As #BlackHistoryMonth begins, we are reminded that each of us can help #FightRacism, prejudice and social injustice. un.org/en/fight-racism

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the Security Council on Monday: "For smaller and less-powerful countries, and those suffering from historical inequities and the damaging legacies of colonial rule, international law is a lifeline promising equal treatment, sovereignty, dignity and justice. And for powerful countries, it is a guardrail defining what is acceptable, and what is not, in times of disagreement, division and outright conflict."

The @UNAUSA Leadership Summit took place this weekend in Missouri. Our chapter sent out several board members, and a speaker for the breakout session “Power-full vs. Performative Youth Advocacy.” We are excited to bring back all that we learned to UNASD. #UNASummit #YouthAdvocacy

San Diego’s Veterans Day Parade is taking place on November 11th to honor all veterans for their service. 2025 is a special year since it marks “the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II” (sandiego.org). UNASD thanks all veterans for their courage and dedication.

The San Diego World Affairs travelogue event, Celebrating San Diego's Multiculturalism, was a success. With brilliant guest speakers and a fun scavenger hunt after, participants got to experience the culture of dozens of countries, learn about travel, and enter a 500$ raffle.

In celebration of 80 years of the United Nations, UNASD held UN Day on October 23rd. The evening was a success with amazing guest speakers; Christopher Ward and @RepScottPeters #80yearsofUN

October 19th is LGBT Center Awareness Day. It’s a time to support the LGBTQIA+ community and raise awareness on the importance of centers with health resources, support groups, and safe spaces. #LGBTQCommunity

Annually on October 11th, the International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated. It celebrates girls everywhere, amplifying their voices and leadership. It stems from the 1995 World Conference where countries unanimously adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. Even though the month is coming to an end, the “contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to history, culture and advancement” will continue to be recognized (sandiego.edu). Happy heritage!

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 The beginning of June marks the beginning of pride month, a yearly observance that celebrates members of the LGBTQ+ and their stories. Emphasis is placed on queer people’s contributions to society and building a better future for all.  #SDG10 #PrideMonth

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental health is a universal human right. During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, UNASD strives to break stigma, promote understanding, and ensure access to care for all. #MentalHealthMatters #UN4MentalHealth

On Saturday May 31st, the South Bay 5k is hosting their annual race for Stroke Survivors in Chula Vista. Your presence helps raise awareness and funds for stroke survivors, proving that there are no losers in this race! #SDG3 Register here 👉🏻 findarace.com/us/events/sout…

This upcoming Saturday, May 3rd, marks this year’s United Nations internationally recognized day of press freedom. This day is observed every year to emphasize the importance of free speech in the press and remind governments to respect such speech. #PressFreedomDay #UN

Happy #InternationalMotherEarthDay! 🌎🌱♻️ Let’s remind ourselves - more than ever - that we need a shift to a more sustainable economy that works for both people and the planet. Let’s promote harmony with nature and the Earth. Join the global movement to restore our world!