International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Emmanuella Baah, (2024-25 College Ambassador from Iowa State University) On June 19, the world pauses to observe the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict—a day dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most brutal and often invisible weapons of war: sexual violence. Proclaimed by the United Nations Assembly (A/RES/69/293) in 2015, this day honors victims and survivors of

The Iowa UNA College Ambassadors Program Charlye Willis, 2025-26 College Ambassador from the University of Northern Iowa The Iowa United Nations Association (UNA) College Ambassadors Program offers students across the state of Iowa a unique opportunity to advance their advocacy and leadership skills while engaging in global issues. A key focus is on advancing the mission of the United Nations. The Iowa UNA engages in this by helping students learn how to advocate effectively

Soft Power and Public Health: Why the United States Should Reconsider Its Exit from the WHO Thomas Boakye, 2025-26 Iowa UNA College Ambassador from Iowa State University The United States was one of the founding nations of the UN after the end of World War II, helping to create an international system of cooperation, including specialized agencies that would work together to address important global issues. One of the specialized agencies created through this process was the

Itchy Skin and Mental Health: Why Skin Health Deserves Global Advocacy Thomas Boakye, 2025-26 Iowa UNA College Ambassador from Iowa State University The UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 25) establishes a human right to an adequate standard of living necessary for health and well-being. Article 12 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights codifies a human right to health. In global discussion of health as a human right, much focu