UN Wire
Issue Area: UN-US Relations
Launched by the UN Foundation in 2004, UN Wire is an e-mail newsletter that delivers a daily snapshot of the myriad news stories that touch on the work of the UN, including diplomacy, humanitarian relief, addressing climate change and fighting disease and poverty. By offering a balanced and unbiased update, UN Wire has proved to be a trustworthy source for those hoping to cut through the frequent disinformation released about the UN and its broad efforts to meet global challenges.
STORIES OF IMPACT
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Young Delegates Turn to the UN
Area of Involvement: UN-US Relations
Ask Generation Y (20-somethings) to name one reason they get involved with international causes and likely, you will receive a host of varying but significant responses. Specifically though, ask Model UN students and this will be their answer: “So that I can be an ethical leader in a global community.”
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Urging U.S. Re-Entry into UNESCO in 2003
Area of Involvement: UN-US 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.
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Securing another $1 billion for UN Peace & Security missions
Area of Involvement: UN-US 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.


