A Stronger United Nations
The United Nations Foundation and its sister organization, the Better World Fund, have helped secure U.S. agreement to pay almost $1 billion in UN arrears and rejoin UNESCO. We have supported the UN’s reform processes, leading to the creation of the Democracy Fund, the Peacebuilding Commission, and improved UN management practices. The stories below demonstrate why the world needs the UN more than ever before, and how we are helping to ensure that the UN remains a strong, effective instrument of global peace, prosperity and justice.
STORIES OF IMPACT
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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.”
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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.
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Building a constituency of 50,000 UN activists
Area of Involvement: US-UN Relations
To increase the impact of advocacy on the Hill, the Better World Campaign strives to build a strong and active constituency for the UN. Our activists are a critical voice when it comes to improving U.S.-UN relations.
LATEST NEWS
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VIDEO: UN Secretary-General and New York City Mayor announce week-long focus on climate change
June 24, 2009
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Congress Votes $721 Million for UN Troops, Erasing U.S. Debt
June 18, 2009
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