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U.S.-UN Partnership Key to Achieving 2013 State of the Union Goals
02/13/13
The United Nations: Benefiting the U.S. Economy
04/06/12
Better World Campaign: UN Funding NGO Letter to Congress
03/26/12Last month, the Obama Administration released its FY 2013 budget, proposing funding levels for key international affairs accounts next year, including those that fund our nation’s assessed contributions to the UN regular and peacekeeping budgets. Over the last three years, the United States has returned to good financial standing at the UN by honoring our obligations and funding our UN regular and peacekeeping budget dues. Now that appropriations season is in full-swing, BWC spear-headed a letter to members of the House and Senate State/Foreign Operations Subcommittees asking that they continue to fully fund the UN, preserving U.S. leadership at the organization and critical programs that advance core U.S. foreign policy, national security, economic, and humanitarian interests.
The 2012 Better World Campaign Briefing Book Update
02/22/12Last year, the Better World Campaign (BWC) and the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) developed a briefing book with information on the critical work of the United Nations and how it benefits American interests. This year, we are providing an update to alert you to notable achievements in 2011 and how the U.S. and UN continue to work together to create a more secure, prosperous, and healthy word.
Better World Champion: Teena Halbig
01/30/12
UN & U.S. Respond to Recent Violence in South Sudan
01/13/12
We Did It!
12/22/11
Better World Champion: Hayes Brown
11/24/11
UN Peacekeeping: Enhancing American Interests
05/27/11
Fulfilling the Promise of Protection
05/26/11
U.S. Leads on Syria, Libya at UN Human Rights Council
05/15/11Underscoring the importance of U.S. engagement with the UN Human Rights Council, two important developments concerning recent unrest in Libya and Syria have unfolded over the past two weeks.
Better World Champion: Maria Delgadillo
04/28/11
Gbagbo Surrenders, UN Continues to Support Ivory Coast
04/12/11
Conditions Deteriorating in Ivory Coast
04/04/11
The United States and the United Nations in the 112th Congress
03/31/11
Better World Champion: Amy Sears
03/23/11
International Women's Day at 100
03/08/11
Profile in Peace: Lynn Holland
03/01/11
UN Secretary-General: Stand Together on Libya
02/28/11
Preserve UN Funding to Protect National Interests
02/23/11
Say "NO" to Reckless Reductions
02/16/11
Better World Champion: Ann Weinberg
02/09/11
Podcast: Jack Christofides
02/09/11Jack Christofides, Team Leader for the Sudan Integrated Operational Team of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations, sat down with us immediately following Sudan's referendum.
Southern Sudan Votes to Form Africa's Newest Nation
02/08/11Southern Sudan has voted overwhelmingly for independence and is expected to become Africa's youngest nation in July 2011.
Haiti’s Runoff Elections Scheduled
02/03/11Following a first round of elections in November, Haiti has scheduled presidential run-off elections for March 20.
Congressional Testimony Supports Advance of American Priorities at the UN
02/01/11Better World Campaign Executive Director Peter Yeo testified today before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the important role played by the United Nations and the value of effective engagement in the international body for the United States.
Delivering Around the Clock: Facts About the United Nations
01/25/11
Clock Runs Out for Child Marriage Bill in 2010
01/07/11As Speaker Pelosi gaveled closed the 111th Congress, we saw some amazing gains but we also swallowed some bitter pills as we watched important pieces of legislation not make it to President Obama’s desk.
Youth Set the Agenda at UN Security Council
12/22/10From tackling terrorism and climate change to ending poverty and conflict, young people from around the world made their voices heard on the most vital challenges facing their generation during a unique event held today with the 15 members of the Security Council at United Nations Headquarters.
Peace on Earth
12/22/10
Conversation with Atul Khare
12/15/10The Better World Campaign sat down with Atul Khare, UN Assistant Secretary-General of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, to discuss the role of United Nations peacekeeping, including its successes and challenges, and how UN peacekeeping serves American foreign policy interests.
Statement by Timothy E. Wirth, President, United Nations Foundation on the Passing of Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke
12/13/10
Voices of a New Generation
12/07/10
U.S. Elections May Change International Affairs Outlook
11/12/10
BWC Poll: What Issues Interest You Most?
11/10/10
Mobile Health for a Better World
11/08/10
U.S. Participates for First Time in Universal Periodic Review
11/07/10
Security Council Resolution on Women's Rights Marks 10 Years
11/04/10
Young People Working Towards a Better World
10/27/10
Sudan Prepares for January Referendum
10/25/10
Supporting Women and Girls Queued Up for Next Congress
10/14/10
Cote d’Ivoire to Hold Presidential Elections
10/13/10
UN Week Report Card
10/12/10
US, UN Increase Pressure on Iran
10/07/10
Congress Adjourns for Elections; Will Return with More Work to Do
09/30/10
Celebrating International Day of Peace
09/21/10
BWC Poll: What Should President Obama Say at the UN General Assembly?
09/14/10
Thank a Peacekeeper Campaign Reaches Milestone
08/31/10
Thousands Thank UN Peacekeepers for Service
08/15/10
BWC Poll: Who is Responsible for Achieving the MDGs?
08/15/10
