United Nations Association Greater Seattle Chapter

Seattle Chapter Celebrates UN Day in Style

"Let us unite, seven billion strong, in the name of

the global common good."

- Message for UN Day 2011 by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

UNA-USA chapters across the country honored the 66th anniversary of the United Nations with 130 events in 34 states. See how your local Greater Seattle Chapter of the United Nations Association celebrated UN Day 2011 in style. Video by Zia Sunseri.

The United Nations Association Greater Seattle Chapter

The United Nations Association of Greater Seattle is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that supports the work of the United Nations as one of a number of local chapters of the United Nations Association of the United States (UNA-USA). UNA Seattle encourages active civic participation in the most important social and economic issues facing the world today, from global health and human rights to the spread of democracy to equitable and sustainable development.

Become A Member in 2012

Every day the United Nations works to reduce poverty, fight disease, promote respect for human rights, and protect the environment. The Greater Seattle chapter helps inform elected officials, policymakers, and local communities about the importance of participation in the United Nations. UNA Seattle is dedicated to building support for the ideals and work of the UN among the American people. There are several ways for you to join for the first time or renew your membership. Learn more here.

The United Nations Millennium Development Goals targets 2015 for global improvement

The United Nations Millennium Development Goals set important global targets in 2000 to be attained by 2015: eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, achieve universal primary education, promote gender equality and empower women, reduce child mortality, improve maternal health, combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases, ensure environmental sustainability and develop a global partnership for development. The UNA is a member organization of the Puget Sound Millennium Goals Project working to achieve the Goals.

Stay Informed

There are many ways to stay informed about the day-to-day workings of the United Nations and ways you can get involved. Just visit the Stay Informed page of our website for more information.