Better World Campaign

Issue Area: US-UN Relations

The United Nations is the only international organization with the legitimacy, respect and tools to tackle complex and borderless problems around the globe. And positive American leadership at the UN is essential to helping find the necessary global solutions to these problems. The Better World Campaign works to build a stronger relationship between the United States and the UN by connecting people—from everyday Americans to policy makers—with the important work of the UN. 

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STORIES OF IMPACT

  1. Repaying $1 billion in UN Debt in 1999

    Area of Involvement: US-UN Relations

    Prior to 1999, the U.S. had amassed a staggering level of debt to the UN.  The Better World Campaign was founded to help pay off more than $1 billion in unpaid UN dues.

  2. Urging U.S. Re-Entry into UNESCO in 2003

    Area of Involvement: US-UN Relations

    During the cold war era, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) became a cultural battleground in the East-West conflict.  The U.S. withdrew from UNESCO in 1984, but rejoined after years of reform in 2003.

  3. UN Peacekeeping is a Success in Liberia

    Area of Involvement: US-UN Relations

    The United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations has more than 100,000 troops and personnel deployed to 18 global peace missions, directly impacting 200 million people and indirectly affecting over a billion people. 

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Our 2008 Successes

In 2008, we have made a significant global impact by reaching millions of people around the world. Take a look at all of the amazing things we have achieved together in this highlights video. Thank you for your continued support.

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RESOURCES

  • »Poverty: Combating the Global Crisis
    Promoting international economic growth and improving people’s quality of life have long stood as pillars of American foreign policy. Unfortunately, nearly half of the world’s population does not share the benefits of growing global prosperity as almost 3 billion people are living in poverty and earning less than $2 a day. The next U.S. Administration should make eliminating absolute poverty a top-line priority and should work with the rest of the world to combat it immediately and effectively.
  • Religion and America's Role in the World
    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.
  • »We Agree: Renew the U.S.-UN Relationship
    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.