2020 EVENTS
Oregon Statewide United Nations 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Commemoration
Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 7:00-8:30 PM PST
You are invited to a historic statewide United Nations 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Commemoration. Meet leaders from the United Nations’ (UN) highest echelons, including Assistant Secretary General Satya S. Tripathi and Under Secretary General and Special Adviser for UN75 Fabrizio Hochschild. Oregon Governor Kate Brown will be issuing a special proclamation recognizing 2020 as the United Nations’ 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Year. The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize recipient and United Nations entity, the World Food Programme, will also be recognized.
This event and fireside-style chat will provide historical perspective to deepen the conversations taking place in this current moment. Bring your thoughts, questions, friends, and family to a truly memorable event. Together, let us discuss a way forward in our connected world.
UN Day: Climate, COVID, and Community
Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 4:00-5:30 PM PST
UNA-USA Annual Meeting
June 17, 2020, 4PM PST
Open to ALL UNA members!
During this time, it’s incredibly important to remain involved and engaged in civic activities, which is why we hope that you’ll save the time and date for the UNA-USA Annual Meeting. While the specific agenda is forthcoming, the Annual Meeting will provide a platform for discussion and questions, enable UNA-USA National Council Chair Teta Banks and UNA-USA Executive Director Rachel Pittman to offer a review of the year and a look ahead, and will bring us together as a community.
UN75 Virtual Consultation: Oregon
May 18, 2020, 1PM PST
We invite all Oregonians, both members of the UNA community and the community at large to join us at our online event on May 18th!
Breaking the Silence on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
May 6, 2020, 1-2PM PST
The COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations, including the LGBTI community. To explore how this issue is being addressed locally, nationally and globally, join UNA-USA for a live conversation with UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Victor Madrigal-Borloz and Trevor Project Head of Advocacy and Government Affairs Sam Brinton.
Life and Livelihood During Covid-19: UN Agency Roundtable
April 29, 2020, 10-11AM PST
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the reality of being quarantined has had significant implications about work—and livelihoods—for people all around the world. Three United Nations agencies, International Labour Organization (ILO), IOM – UN Migration and Office of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) discuss the rights and ramifications for working during these uncertain times.
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Kevin Cassidy, Director and Representative to the Bretton Woods and Multilateral Organizations, ILO Office for the United States
Anh Nguyen, Chief of Mission, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission in Ukraine
Jyoti Sanghera, Chief of Human Rights and Economic and Social Issues Section, Development and Social Issues Branch, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
UNA USA's GEOS: America’s Approach to Covid-19 and the Role of WHO
April 22, 2020, 1-2PM PST
Stay connected to global issues that matter with @UNAUSA’s Global Engagement Online Series! Live virtual events with expert speakers will keep you informed and connected to the @UN (while practicing safe #SocialDistancing). Learn more & tune in: unausa.org/events/2020-geos #USAforUN
UNA USA's GEOS: UN75 and You: Getting Involved in the Conversations that Matter
April 15, 2020, 1-2PM PST
Stay connected to global issues that matter with @UNAUSA’s Global Engagement Online Series! Live virtual events with expert speakers will keep you informed and connected to the @UN (while practicing safe #SocialDistancing). Learn more & tune in: unausa.org/events/2020-geos #USAforUN
UNA USA's Global Engagement Online Series
April 8, 2020, 10 am PST
Stay connected to global issues that matter with @UNAUSA’s Global Engagement Online Series! Live virtual events with expert speakers will keep you informed and connected to the @UN (while practicing safe #SocialDistancing). Learn more & tune in: unausa.org/events/2020-geos #USAforUN
PDX Womxn's March
March 1, 2020
Meet with us on Sunday, March 1st at the PSU South Park Blocks to join the rally at 12pm and the march at 1pm – bring your friends!
Culturally Responsive Teaching Educator Forum 2020
February 29, 2020
Our partners at World Oregon invite local educators to join the Culturally Responsive Teaching Educator Forum at Concordia University on February 29th from 9-3:30 to discuss culturally relevant teaching practices!
2019 EVENTS
UNITED NATIONS DAY
October 25, 2019
Join the United Nations Association Portland Chapter (UNA Portland), along with the UNA-USA national office and Greater Portland Sustainability Education Network at Patagonia Portland in stepping up to confront climate change!
Friday, October 25, 2019 at 7 PM – 9 PM
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE - CLIMATE ACTION FOR PEACE
September 21, 2019
Celebrate this year’s International Day of Peace at an educational and cultural event focusing on the UN’s international theme: Climate Action for Peace! 2-6pm at Hosteling International on Hawthorne
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
June 5, 2019
Celebrate World Environment Day with refreshments, socializing and deep breaths of fresh air at Portland’s beautiful Lan Su Chinese Garden!
FALL 2018 EVENTS
UNITED NATIONS DAY
October 27, 2018
Join us at the United Methodist Church, downtown, at 2pm for our 2018 celebration of United Nations Day! Marco Sanchez from UNA-USA will be our keynote speaker.
TRICK OR TREAT FOR UNICEF
October 2018
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF needs your help to enable area children to support the less fortunate worldwide. Getting involved is remarkably easy!
UNA YP: ART FOR GLOBAL CAUSE
November 16, 2018
Join the UNA Young Professionals in celebration of art to support the Sustainable Development Goals to eradicate poverty and poor water management in Nigeria in support of regions impacted by Boko Haram.
SPRING 2018 EVENTS
UNA YP SOCIAL MIXER
May 15, 2018
Our next social mixer will be hosted by UNA Young Professionals in Brix Tavern. We hope you can join us for this unique networking opportunity!
PAST EVENTS
REFUGEE BACK TO SCHOOL INITIATIVE
September 2016
UNA Portland and local refugee partners will help provide 60 Portland area refugee students with UNA-themed backpacks filled with school supplies courtesy of Yoobi! Volunteers will help assemble backpacks in the private room at Shut Up and Eat (3848 SE Gladstone St. in Portland).
UN DAY: GLOBAL GOALS, LOCAL LEADERS
October 22, 2017
A United Nations Day program on the topic of the Global Goals. Featuring Jordie Hannum, visiting Portland as director of the Better World Campaign You don’t want to miss this!
UNA YP SOCIAL MIXER
September 2016
Our second social mixer will be hosted by UNA Young Professionals in Brix Tavern. We hope you can join us for this unique networking opportunity!
UN DAY: #WithRefugees
October 2016
UNA Portland and partners will host a dynamic United Nations Day program on the topic of refugees. You don’t want to miss this!
DANCE TO HELP REFUGEES
November 2016
Join us for dinner and dance in a benefit to help open schools at UN refugee camps in Kenya through the new Adopt-A-Future campaign!