Supporting UN Communications
The United Nations reaches millions of people worldwide and faces many challenges in the course of its work. We work closely with the UN to communicate these challenges effectively to world governments. The story of the UN and its lifesaving work is also the life stories of the millions of people who UN programs have helped.
In order to better tell that story, we have worked with the UN to develop new Web sites, create the UN Radio Service, engage online media outlets and share the UN’s point of view through our multiple blogs. We have worked with the UN on numerous communications campaigns to highlight UN peacekeeping, UN reform, climate change, HIV/AIDS and women’s empowerment.
STORIES OF IMPACT
The Global Debates
Area of Involvement: US-UN Relations
In March 2008, high school students in over 80 countries participated in The People Speak’s Global Debates and discussed water rights. The Debates encourage students to: “Speak up. Change the World.”
Securing another $1 billion for UN Peace & Security missions
Area of Involvement: US-UN Relations
The path to positive relations between the United States and the UN has not always been a smooth one, and U.S. debt keeps growing, in part from substantial increases in peace and security programs taken on by the UN.
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
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We Agree: Renew the U.S.-UN Relationship
Issue Area: US-UN Relations
The UN cannot succeed without strong U.S. leadership and support. The next President has a unique opportunity to revitalize the U.S.-UN relationship as a symbol of America's commitment to constructive international cooperation. This investment will pay off substantially by helping to enhance our standing internationally and strengthen our ability to keep America safe and strong.
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Religion and America's Role in the World
Issue Area: US-UN Relations
Issue Area: Women & Population
The UN Foundation and Religion & Ethics News Weekly Public supported public opinion research that examined the role that religion plays in shaping people’s views about America’s role in the world and foreign policy priorities. The report explores how religion impacts Americans’ views on whether the U.S. should take an interventionist or isolationist posture on such key issues as the war on terrorism, humanitarian disaster relief and women’s rights around the world.
