2025 UNA-SB Monthly Chapter Meetings
We are your United Nations Association, focused on bringing the work of the United Nations to our community, and our community’s concerns to the United Nations. We welcome you to become a member and join our upcoming meeting to discuss important conversations affecting our world.
Our meetings are held each month on the 3rd Tuesdays, 5:30 PM PST on Zoom.
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Welcome to Santa Barbara & Tri-Counties Chapter of UNA-USA!
Sharon Byrne, President
The United Nations Association - USA is a membership organization dedicated to building understanding of and support for the work of the UN, founded in 1945. Our mission is to educate the public to strengthen US involvement in the United Nations.
For more information, please read about us or contact the chapter by e-mailing info@unasb.org. You can join us directly, too, through our membership page.
Join Us for a Critical Conversation on Human Rights & U.S. Policy!
We invite you to take part in an important discussion on human rights advocacy and contribute to shaping the future of U.S. human rights policies through the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Consultation. Your voice is essential in this process. Join us for this critical conversation and help drive meaningful change!
What is a UPR Consultation Report?
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a peer-review process conducted by the UN Human Rights Council every five years, assessing the human rights record of every UN member state. This process results in formal recommendations to help each country strengthen its commitment to international human rights standards.
Why Your Participation Matters
This consultation will bring together advocates, experts, and community members to discuss key human rights challenges in the U.S. The insights gathered will shape official reports, which contribute directly to the UPR process and influence policy recommendations for the U.S. federal government.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Santa Barbara Public Library
Faulkner Gallery
40 East Anapamu Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
For more information, please contact email: info@unasb.org or visit UNASB.ORG for more details.
Thank you for your continued commitment to human rights advocacy!
This meeting features Guest Speaker, Joshua Cooper who was recently appointed on the US Human Rights Network Universal Periodic Review Task Force Co-Chair at the UN Human Rights Council. He briefs fellow members on the intricate workings and also developing strategy. Cooper presented keynote addresses to nationwide gatherings of human rights groups to guarantee promotion and protection of human rights. He continues to volunteer for various indigenous peoples movements in the global human rights machinery.
Why the UN Matters
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To learn more about the importance of the United Nations visit:
70 Ways the UN Makes A Difference: http://www.un.org/un70/en/content/70ways/index.html
4 GLOBAL LEADERS SHARE WHY THE UN MATTERS:
https://unfoundation.org/blog/post/4-global-leaders-share-why-the-un-matters/
