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Human Rights
Sustainable Development
Gender Issues and Women's Rights
Environment and Climate
International Law
Peace and Security
Human Rights
“All human beings are born with equal and inalienable rights and fundamental freedoms.” (UN Declaration of Human Rights, 1948) This is an important ideal our world is still striving to live up to.
UNA-NCA focuses on that value, lifting up examples in the community, recognizing marginalized and meaningful voices on the issues, and sharing inspiring stories to ensure we are all free.
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Sustainable Development
Our human population has expanded in ways that cities were never designed for. Alongside changing demographics and a critical dialogue around inclusion, diversity, and equity, we have a unique opportunity to develop in sustainable ways.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11) is focused on building more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities, and UNA-NCA is translating that to the DMV area.
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Gender Issues and Women's Rights
As the adage goes, “when you invest in a woman, you invest in her community.” While few will argue against the importance of gender equality, the work is more complex.
Transforming laws to support women and girls, investing in women-owned enterprises, and changing the conversation to ensure dignity, respect and equality all matter. UNA-NCA has a deep history in supporting women’s rights and welcomes your voice.
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Environment and Climate
Science has shown us that the global climate is changing and our environment has limits. The vital resource of our land, air, water, and importantly, our ocean—are inextricably connected to our own health.
Leaders around the world are recognizing that we must take dramatic action to protect the health and vitality of the planet, and UNA-NCA is a part of that positive change.
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International Law
The power of the United Nations is in its charter and its members to uphold the rule of law, and ensure that member states are acting in accordance with the values set forth to protect what we hold most sacred—people, the planet, and freedom.
Through courts and tribunals as well as treaties and laws, a complex system of international law stands guard for all of us. UNA-NCA convenes conversations around these issues.
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Peace and Security
The United Nations was founded in 1945 following the ravages of World War II, "To save succeeding generations from the scourge of war." (UN Charter Preamble)
While armed conflict continues to be a reality in our world, diplomacy, disarmament, conflict prevention, and peacekeeping missions, are all important tools to extend peace on the planet. UNA-NCA explores the many layers of peace and security and what that means for our nation and the world
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UNA-NCA
Spotlight
Human Rights
Human Rights
“All human beings are born with equal and inalienable rights and fundamental freedoms.” (UN Declaration of Human Rights, 1948) This is an important ideal our world is still striving to live up to.
UNA-NCA focuses on that value, lifting up examples in the community, recognizing marginalized and meaningful voices on the issues, and sharing inspiring stories to ensure we are all free.
Learn More >
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development
Our human population has expanded in ways that cities were never designed for. Alongside changing demographics and a critical dialogue around inclusion, diversity, and equity, we have a unique opportunity to develop in sustainable ways.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11) is focused on building more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities, and UNA-NCA is translating that to the DMV area.
Learn More >
Gender Issues and Women's Rights
Gender Issues and Women's Rights
As the adage goes, “when you invest in a woman, you invest in her community.” While few will argue against the importance of gender equality, the work is more complex.
Transforming laws to support women and girls, investing in women-owned enterprises, and changing the conversation to ensure dignity, respect and equality all matter. UNA-NCA has a deep history in supporting women’s rights and welcomes your voice.
Learn More >
Environment and Climate
Environment and Climate
Science has shown us that the global climate is changing and our environment has limits. The vital resource of our land, air, water, and importantly, our ocean—are inextricably connected to our own health.
Leaders around the world are recognizing that we must take dramatic action to protect the health and vitality of the planet, and UNA-NCA is a part of that positive change.
Learn More >
International Law
International Law
The power of the United Nations is in its charter and its members to uphold the rule of law, and ensure that member states are acting in accordance with the values set forth to protect what we hold most sacred—people, the planet, and freedom.
Through courts and tribunals as well as treaties and laws, a complex system of international law stands guard for all of us. UNA-NCA convenes conversations around these issues.
Learn More >
Peace and Security
Peace and Security
The United Nations was founded in 1945 following the ravages of World War II, "To save succeeding generations from the scourge of war." (UN Charter Preamble)
While armed conflict continues to be a reality in our world, diplomacy, disarmament, conflict prevention, and peacekeeping missions, are all important tools to extend peace on the planet. UNA-NCA explores the many layers of peace and security and what that means for our nation and the world
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