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#NoExcuse: Act to Eliminate Violence against Women
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2023 Chiara Belfico (2023-24 College Ambassador from Drake University)...

Chiara Belfico
Nov 22, 20233 min read
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Celebrating UN Day 2023
United Nations Day 2023 Connor McGinnis (2023-24 College Ambassador from the University of Northern Iowa) October 24, 1945, marks the...

Connor McGinnis
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction
Reducing Food Loss and Waste: Taking Action to Transform Food Systems Anna Peach (2023-24 Iowa UNA College Ambassador from the University...

Anna Peach
Sep 29, 20233 min read
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World Refugee Day: Hope away from Home
World Refugee Day: Hope away from Home By Debra DeLaet (Executive Director, Iowa United Nations Association) World Refugee Day,...

Debra DeLaet
Jun 16, 20234 min read
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World Ocean Day: Conserving the Earth's Largest Ecosystem
World Ocean Day: Conserving the Earth’s Largest Ecosystem Evelyn VanDenBerg (2022-23 Iowa UNA College Ambassador from Drake University)...

Evelyn VanDenBerg
May 20, 20233 min read
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The 30th International Press Freedom Day
The 30th International Press Freedom Day Jackson Geadelmann (2022-23 Iowa UNA College Ambassador from Luther College) We are a species of...

Jackson Geadelmann
May 3, 20234 min read
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Earth Day is Our Day
Earth Day is Our Day: The UN is leading efforts to make Earth a better home for all. You can help too. By Eric Kwame Adae (Member of the...

Eric Kwame Adae
Apr 21, 20235 min read
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International Day of Transgender Visibility: Transgender Rights are Human Rights
International Day of Transgender Visibility: Transgender Rights are Human Rights By Debra DeLaet (Executive Director, Iowa United Nations...

Debra DeLaet
Mar 28, 20234 min read
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World Water Day: Accelerating Change
World Water Day: Accelerating Change Shannon Walsh (2022-23 College Ambassador from the University of Iowa) World Water Day is recognized...

Shannon Walsh
Mar 20, 20232 min read
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International Women's Day: Advocating for Women's Rights and Equality
International Women’s Day: Advocating for Women’s Rights and Equality By Debra DeLaet (Executive Director, Iowa United Nations...

Debra DeLaet
Mar 7, 20233 min read
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International Migrants Day: Recognizing the Rights of All Migrants
International Migrants Day: Recognizing the Rights of All Migrants Ayah ElGaddal (2022-2023 College Ambassador from the University of...

Ayah ElGaddal
Dec 18, 20222 min read
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Reflections on U.S. Foreign Policy as a Tool for Promoting Human Rights
Reflections on U.S. Foreign Policy as a Tool for Promoting Human Rights from U.S. Diplomat Elizabeth Shackelford By Debra DeLaet...

Debra DeLaet
Dec 8, 20225 min read
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: November 25, 2022 Colbee Cunningham (2022-23 Iowa UNA College Ambassador...

Colbee Cunningham
Nov 22, 20223 min read
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The UN and SDG 16: the Importance of International Law and Strong Institutions
The United Nations and SDG 16: the Importance of International Law and Strong Institutions to Counter the Rise in Political Violence and...

Jackson Geadelmann
Nov 16, 20225 min read
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UN Day: Recognizing the UN's Work in Making the World a Better Place
United Nations Day: Recognizing the UN’s Work in Making the World a Better Place Bailey Shafer (2022-23 Iowa UNA College Ambassador from...

Bailey Shafer
Oct 19, 20225 min read
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The United Nations' Relief and Reconstruction Work in Finland after World War II
The UN’s Relief and Reconstruction Work in Finland after World War II By Debra DeLaet (Executive Director, Iowa United Nations...

Debra DeLaet
Oct 18, 20224 min read
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World Habitat Day: The Right to Shelter in a Growing World
World Habitat Day: The Right to Shelter in a Growing World By Evelyn VanDenBerg (2022-23 Iowa UNA College Ambassador from Drake...

Evelyn VanDenBerg
Sep 28, 20223 min read
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CEDAW and the Status of Women’s Rights as Human Rights in the United States
The Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women and the Status of Women’s Rights as Human Rights in the United States...

Debra DeLaet
Jul 14, 20225 min read
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Iowans Advocating for a Strong UN
Iowans Advocating for a Strong United Nations By Debra DeLaet (Executive Director, Iowa United Nations Association) Earlier this month, a...

Debra DeLaet
Jun 29, 20224 min read
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The Importance of UN Peacekeeping
UN Peacekeeping as a Response to Threats to International Peace and Security By Debra DeLaet (Executive Director, Iowa United Nations...

Debra DeLaet
May 2, 20226 min read
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