Friends of Michelle Rodriguez

Get Your Advance Ticket for "UN70" at a Special Price
Help to Launch the Global Goals for Sustainable Development
Enjoy a Grand Event on Saturday, October 24th -- 12 Noon

Online Ticket Sales for "UN70" Have Now Closed. 

Do you know Michelle Rodriguez, the vice president of programs for your OKC chapter of the United Nations Association?

Michelle speaking at our
annual Nelson Mandela Day
celebration in OKC

Sure, you do. Maybe you saw her at the Nelson Mandela Day celebration at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. Maybe you participated in the International Literacy Day fundraiser last month (which Michelle organized with help from her friends!). Michelle is the advocacy director for our chapter as well as serving as our VP of programs. She knows how to get the job done!

Michelle is looking for a good crowd to enjoy our UN70 Luncheon on Saturday, October 24th. So, in her honor, we're offering a limited number of specially priced tickets -- $25 -- that's $10 off the regular price. But, it's only for the lucky people who purchase their tickets through this special online ticket portal ...

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/un70-with-michelle-rodriguez-tickets-19136048436

... managed by EventBrite.

At our UN70 celebration, you'll have the chance to share a table with some of the best folks in all of Oklahoma. They're your kind of people -- bright, friendly, and committed to the values of the United Nations. You'll enjoy good food. You'll hear an inspiring message from Mr. Mike Beard of the UN Foundation and the Better World Campaign. It's an event you will not want to miss.

We hope to see you at the CHK | Central Boathouse.

It all takes place at the CHK | Central Boathouse on the Oklahoma River. It's the home of the University of Central Oklahoma's women's rowing team!

People around the world are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the United Nations. Plus, we're joining with folks around the world in helping to launch the new Global Goals for Sustainable Development. The global goals will serve as the world's to-do list from 2016-2030. They form the world's shared agenda to end poverty, promote peace and opportunity for all, and protect the planet.

Tickets for UN70 will not be sold at the door. Get yours today. Choose the "Friend of Michelle" option ...

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/un70-with-michelle-rodriguez-tickets-19136048436

... and join us on Saturday, October 24th, for an inspring event.

Shakira speaks up for children at the UN

Watch this short ( < 3 mins ) video from UNICEF. It features international pop star (and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador) Shakira speaking as an advocate for children.

"This is not about charity. It's about human investment," said Shakira to a room full of early childhood development advocates at the UN General Assembly.

Watch on YouTube ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z4eFWhoRpQ 

Friends of Priya Desai

Get Your Advance Ticket for "UN70" at a Special Price;
Help to Launch the Global Goals for Sustainable Development;
Enjoy a Grand Event on Saturday, October 24th -- 12 Noon

Online Ticket Sales for "UN70" Have Now Closed. 

Do you know Priya Desai, the president of our OKC chapter of the United Nations Association? Sure, you do. Maybe you were at a previous UN Association activity where Priya delivered the welcoming remarks. Maybe you were at the "Support Diplomacy" rally at the State Capitol where she inspired the crowd. Priya is the face of UNA-OKC. She is the sparkplug who ignites our UN Association in Oklahoma City.

Priya represented our chapter at the Earth Walk in
September, 2014. Holding up the other end of our banner
was Jean Farquhar Hubinger. 

Priya is looking for a good crowd to enjoy our UN70 Luncheon on Saturday, October 24th. So, in Priya's honor, we're offering a limited number of specially priced tickets -- $25 -- that's $10 off the regular ticket price. But, it's only for the lucky people who purchase their tickets through this special online ticket portal ...

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/un70-with-priya-desai-tickets-19132160808

... managed by EventBrite.

At our UN70 celebration, you'll have the chance to share a table with some of the best folks in all of Oklahoma. They're your kind of people -- bright, friendly, and committed to the values of the United Nations. You'll enjoy good food. You'll hear an inspiring message from Mr. Mike Beard of the UN Foundation and the Better World Campaign. And, that's not all. We're also paying honor to our special guest, Dr. Don Betz -- president of the University of Central Oklahoma. It's an event you will not want to miss.

The CHK | Central Boathouse on the Oklahoma River

It all takes place at the CHK | Central Boathouse on the Oklahoma River. It's the home of the University of Central Oklahoma's women's rowing team!

People around the world are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the United Nations. Plus, we're joining with folks around the world in helping to launch the new Global Goals for Sustainable Development. The global goals will serve as the world's to-do list from 2016-2030. They form the world's shared agenda to end poverty, promote peace and opportunity for all, and protect the planet.

Tickets for UN70 will not be sold at the door. These specially-priced tickets are available only online. Get yours today. Choose the "Friends of Priya" option ...

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/un70-with-priya-desai-tickets-19132160808

... and join us on Saturday, October 24th, for an inspiring event.

The Time to Act is Now

Watch this short ( < 2 mins ) video on the new Global Goals for Sustainable Development. 

15 years ago, the United Nations set out 8 Millennium Development Goals to tackle extreme poverty and improve people’s lives around the world. Today, 700 million people have been lifted from extreme poverty and 9 in 10 children are able to go to primary school in developing regions. We have come a long way, but there is still more to be done. Building on the momentum generated by these goals, we are ready to adopt the new Sustainable Development Agenda. The time to act is now.

"Transitioning from the Millennium Development Goals to the Sustainable Development Goals"
View at ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4FAiI2mdaI

The World is Abuzz

The world is talking about the United Nations' Global Goals for Sustainable Development.
Do you have your ticket for our UN70 Celebration in OKC on October 24th?
Help us to launch the Global Goals! 

Online Ticket Sales for "UN70" Have Now Closed. 

In newspapers, on the internet, and over the airwaves, people are talking about the Global Goals for Sustainable Development.

And why shouldn't they be? The Global Goals are a new, universal set of goals, targets and indicators that UN member states will use to frame their agendas and political policies over the next 15 years.

The 17 Global Goals aim to achieve 3 extraordinary things in the next 15 years. End extreme poverty. Fight inequality & injustice. Fix climate change.

Through the Global Goals, we intend to transform the world by the year 2030.

We are not alone.

Here's a short list of people who have spoken up for the Global Goals:

Pope Francis, Serena Williams, 193 world leaders, Matt Damon, Malala Yousafzai, Stephen Hawking, Melinda Gates, Robert Redford, Beyonce ... the list goes on.

In Oklahoma City, we will help to launch the Global Goals at our UN70 Celebration on Saturday, October 24th. Do you have your ticket yet?

UCO President Don Betz is talking
about the Global Goals.

Buy Your Ticket Now. 

Our UN70 luncheon is for members and friends of the United Nations Association. Everyone is invited! Our special guest speaker will be Mr. Mike Beard of the UN Foundation and the Better World Campaign. Our special guest of honor will be Dr. Don Betz, President of the University of Central Oklahoma.

Our celebration will take place at the CHK | Central Boathouse on the Oklahoma River. It's the home of the University of Central Oklahoma's women's rowing team.

Here are 3 reasons why you should join us on October 24th: 

Pope Francis is talking
about the Global Goals. 

(1) Join the global conversation about the Global Goals. You will be better prepared to chat with the Pope the next time he drops in for a visit.

(2) Enjoy good food and excellent company. You won't find a better group of folks in all of Oklahoma. They're your kind of people -- bright, friendly, and committed to the values of the United Nations Charter.

(3) You'll help to sustain the educational and advocacy missions of your OKC chapter of the United Nations Association. Proceeds from the luncheon will go toward our efforts to support special speaking appearances, panel discussions, Model UN simulations, etc. We inform, inspire, and mobilize our neighbors to support the ideals and vital work of the United Nations.

Buy Your Ticket Now. 

Shakira is talking about the Global Goals.

If our efforts to transform the world are going to be successful, it is essential that everyone learns about the Global Goals for Sustainable Development.

As Professor Stephen Hawking says, "The more people who know about them, the more likely our leaders are to stick to them.... People cannot fight for their rights if they do not know what they are."

Shakira -- our favorite Colombian singer and UN goodwill ambassador -- says this:

"It is up to us to be the first society to eradicate poverty and bring justice and equality to the most disenfranchised people on earth. Our children have the right to equal opportunities; to thrive, to be happy, healthy, and safe.”

We agree completely.

We hope you will join us on Saturday, October 24th, at the CHK | Central Boathouse on the Oklahoma River.

You'll need to purchase your tickets in advance .. Buy Tickets Now. 

Regular Tickets, $35 ... 
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Student Tickets, $10 (what a bargain!) ...
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Here's What People are Saying about the Global Goals

“At its essence, sustainability means ensuring prosperity and environmental protection without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. A sustainable world is one where people can escape poverty and enjoy decent work without harming the earth’s essential ecosystems and resources; where people can stay healthy and get the food and water they need; where everyone can access clean energy that doesn’t contribute to climate change; where women and girls are afforded equal rights and equal opportunities.”
-- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

"The adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the World Summit, which opens today, is an important sign of hope....
"Our world demands of all government leaders a will which is effective, practical and constant, concrete steps and immediate measures for preserving and improving the natural environment and thus putting an end as quickly as possible to the phenomenon of social and economic exclusion, with its baneful consequences...."
-- Pope Francis
Speech to the United Nations, 9/25/2015

“Today we are 193 young people representing billions more. Each lantern we hold represents the hope we have for our future because of the commitment you have made to the Global Goals....
“Education is not a privilege, education is a right. Education is peace....
“The world needs a change; it cannot change itself. It’s me, it’s you, it’s all of us, who have to bring that change.”
-- Malala Yousafzai
Speaking to the United Nations, 9/25/2015

"2015 is a year world leaders sign up to the global goals. They are an ambitious list to eradicate poverty, save the environment, and make the world a fairer place for everyone -- where every woman and every man has a chance to live a healthy, secure life full of opportunity and love. 
"The more people who know about them, the more likely our leaders are to stick to them. So this is our attempt to let every person in the world know what is at stake. People cannot fight for their rights if they do not know what they are."

-- Professor Stephen Hawking
"Global Citizen" video

"We the People" For the Global Goals

See a 3-minute video featuring Ashton Kutcher, Cate Blanchett, UN Messenger of Peace Charlize Theron, Colin Firth, Daniel Craig, Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Kate Winslet, Kid President, UNDP Champion Michelle Yeoh, Malala Yousafzai, Matt Damon, Meryl Streep, Natalia Vodianova, One Direction, Pink, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan, and Many More.

How many of these global figures do you recognize?

See the video on YouTube, here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpqVmvMCmp0

Support Your Local Chapter

If you support the goals of the UN Charter, please consider making a donation to your OKC Chapter of the United Nations Association.

Thanks to the amazing generosity of our members and friends, your Oklahoma City chapter of the United Nations Association is able to support the goals expressed in the UN Charter:

• To practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbours, and 

• To unite our strength to maintain international peace and security, and 

• To ensure, by the acceptance of principles and the institution of methods, that armed force shall not be used, save in the common interest, and 

• To employ international machinery for the promotion of the economic and social advancement of all peoples....  

For more than 40 years, your OKC chapter of the UN Association has contributed to the strength and vitality of our community by supporting educational programs -- speakers, panel discussions, Model UN simulations, etc. We produce an annual celebration of Nelson Mandela Day. We co-sponsor our state's annual Human Rights award program. We advocate for American leadership in the United Nations.

If you support the goals of the UN Charter, please consider making a donation to your OKC Chapter.

It is easy to make a contribution through PayPal. Here's the button ...

We are an integral part of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA), a membership organization dedicated to inform, inspire, and mobilize the American people to support the ideals and vital work of the United Nations. We are a recognized non-profit organization.

All funds contributed through the "Donate" link, above, will go directly to your OKC chapter of the UN Association

Thank you for your support!

Are You a Member Yet?

The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) wants all Americans to understand the vital work of the United Nations. Membership to UNA-USA is your connection to the UN. As a member, you receive exclusive web content, invitations to events at the United Nations, and the U.S. Department of State, and special programming through our OKC chapter.

When you join the UN Association, you can sign up for one of our Affinity Networks:

•  UNA Women
•  UNA Young Professionals
•  GenUN (Students)
•  Council of Organizations
•  UNA Veterans

Joining is easy .. Find more information at our Membership page. Thank you!

Our Special Guest Speaker

Mike Beard is the Advocacy Director
for the United Nations Foundation --
including grassroots advocacy, coalition
building, and legislative outreach

He will speak at our UN70 Celebration on Saturday, October 24th.
Do you have your ticket?

Online Ticket Sales for "UN70" Have Now Closed. 

We are pleased to announce that the special guest speaker at our United Nations Day Luncheon (UN70) on October 24th will be Mr. Mike Beard of the United Nations Foundation and the Better World Campaign.

The United Nations Foundation (UNF) was launched in 1998 with a $1 billion gift from Ted Turner to support the humanitarian causes of the United Nations. The Foundation's main issue areas are child health, climate change & energy, sustainable development, technology, women, girls, and population, and supporting the United Nations.

The Better World Campaign (BWC) is a nonpartisan organization that works to strengthen the relationship between the United States and the United Nations through outreach, communications, and advocacy. The Campaign encourages American leadership to enhance the UN’s ability to carry out its invaluable international work on behalf of peace, progress, freedom, and justice.

In his role as Executive Director of UNF Advocacy and Global Health Director for the Better World Campaign, Mike Beard directs UNF’s overall advocacy portfolio as well as BWC’s global health initiatives, which includes grassroots advocacy, coalition building and legislative outreach.

Beard joined the Better World Campaign in 2009 after a successful career on Capitol Hill working as a legislative aide and congressional committee staffer.

"I am proud to be joining the Better World Campaign in its mission to promote a more robust relationship between the U.S. and the United Nations, particularly at a time when a growing number of the world’s greatest challenges require international cooperation to resolve," Beard said.

Mike is a frequent speaker before audiences of the United Nations Association. In 2013, he was invited to address the UNA-USA national meeting in a discussion of the UN's post-2015 development goals.
(See a video on YouTube, here ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQfP31E-CXA)

He also enjoys meeting with local chapters of the UN Association. His recent travels include talks in Utah, North Carolina, and at the University of Maryland.

Mr. Beard holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, San Diego. He began his career in Washington as an intern in the office of Congressman Bob Filner.

We're honored that Mike has elected to be with us in Oklahoma City for our 70th anniversary celebration of the United Nations. Our program will focus on the UN's new Global Goals for Sustainable Development.

Do you have your ticket yet?

Regular tickets ($35 each) are on sale now via Event Brite ...
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/un70-luncheon-in-okc-tickets-18698591992

If you're a high school or college student, you can purchase a reduced price ticket ($10) here ...
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/student-ticket-for-un70-tickets-18707475563

Tickets are limited in number, and they are moving fast. Get yours today!

We hope you can join us on Saturday, October 24th, at the CHK | Central Boathouse on the Oklahoma River!

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The United Nations Foundation sponsors the Shot@Life Campaign, a movement to protect children worldwide by providing life-saving vaccines where they are most needed.

Student Tickets Available at a Great Price

Join us on Saturday, October 24th; Buy Your Ticket Now at a Reduced Price -- Only $10

Online Ticket Sales for "UN70" Have Now Closed. 

Are you a high school or college student who would like to enjoy our UN70 Luncheon sponsored by the United Nations Association of Oklahoma City? Don't have enough money for a regular price ticket? Well, have we got an offer for you! 

Thanks to the generous support of our UN Association members, we have a limited number of REDUCED-PRICE TICKETS available for students. You can buy your ticket online at our "Event Brite" webpage ...

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/student-ticket-for-un70-tickets-18707475563

... and you'll be welcome to join us on Saturday, October 24th. 

Tell your friends about this fantastic Student Ticket offer. We hope you will join us for an informative program and a pleasant meal. We hope to see you there! 

Meet our U.S. Youth Observer to the United Nations -- Donya Nasser

Through our GenUN program, the United Nations Association supports various programs and activities for high school and college students. One of our newest programs is the U.S. Youth Observer to the United Nations. Our newest Youth Observer is Donya Nasser.

Donya Nasser recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. John’s University, where she studied Political Science and Women’s and Gender Studies as a McNair Scholar. She is passionate about advocating for gender equality and reproductive justice on both a domestic and international level; empowering women, youth, and minorities to become civically engaged and run for office, and contributing to Middle East policy and combating stigmas and stereotypes. Throughout her term as the U.S. Youth Observer to the UN, she will explore the U.S. relationship with the United Nations, connect young Americans to the UN, and work to inspire them to play an active role in the UN’s work to build a better world.

Read more at our GenUN website ... http://genun.unausa.org/youth_observer

Celebrate UN70!

Help us Launch the Global Goals for Sustainable Development
by Attending Our UN Day Luncheon on Saturday, October 24th!

Everyone is invited ...
Tickets are on Sale Now!

Online Ticket Sales for "UN70" Have Now Closed. 

Join us at the CHK | Central Boathouse
732 Riversport Drive, OKC

This year we celebrate the UN's 70 years of working around the globe!

Our venue will be the CHK | Central Boathouse on the Oklahoma River. It's the home of the University of Central Oklahoma's women's rowing team.

Buy Ticket Now

We will be emphasizing the Global Goals for Sustainable Development 

-- set to guide global development through 2030.

What are the Global Goals? The global goals will serve as the world's to-do list from 2016-2030. These goals form a shared agenda to end poverty, promote peace and opportunity for all, and protect the planet.

Buy Ticket Now

We hope you can join us at 12 Noon on Saturday, October 24th.

You won't find a friendlier, more interesting group of people than the members of our OKC chapter of the United Nations Association. Join us for good food, an inspiring program, and a chance to meet new friends.

Ticket sales will end soon -- buy yours today!

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"2015 is a Year of Historic Opportunity."

"We are the first generation that can end poverty, and the last one that can take steps to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. With the adoption of a new development agenda, sustainable development goals and climate change agreement, we can set the world on course for a better future."

Join us on October 24th to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the United Nations.

Regular tickets are $35 each.
Student tickets are available for a discounted price of only $10.
What a bargain!

Find more information at our website ...

www.una-okc.org