From involvement in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, to leading the faith caucus to establish the International Criminal Court, to overcoming UN apathy about sexual orientation & gender identity issues, the Unitarian Universalist Association Office at the United Nations has a long history of providing strong leadership in all aspects of human rights at a policy level.
The Unitarian Universalist Association Office at the United Nations is a non-governmental organization in association with the United Nations Department of Global Communications and in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The UUA Office at the UN represents the UUA and the Canadian Unitarian Council at the United Nations, where we promote the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all, as reflected in the United Nations Charter. Through targeted education, advocacy, and outreach, we engage Unitarian Universalists in support of international cooperation and the work of the UN.
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Learn about the events coming up that are sponsored by the UUA Office at the United Nations and the UUA's International Office! Most events are accessible for online participation wherever you are in the world.
As we work for human rights and social justice on local and global scales, the UUA Office at the UN has opportunities for people of all ages to be involved and take action. Join our global social justice movement!
Youth and adults gather annually to learn about and take action to address international concerns at the Intergenerational Spring Seminar. The 2022 virtual Seminar theme is Displacement & Human Rights: All In for Climate Justice.
At the United Nations, the UUA Office's advocacy encompasses several aspects of human rights, climate, and peace work, bringing the UU perspective to international justice movements. Learn about our program areas.
Plan and host a UN Sunday service at your congregation (suggested date: UN Day, October 24, 2021). Our planning resources will help you create a service and take action on this year’s UN Sunday theme: Food Equity and Sustainability.
Youth and adults: serve as a representative in your congregation for the UUA Office at the UN! Lead local action and spread the word about work being done to promote human rights and social justice at the UN in the name of Unitarian Universalism.
Each year the UUA Office at the UN recognizes congregations that have demonstrated their commitment to the UU Sixth Principle "goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all" through the Sixth Principle Congregation Award.
The Unitarian Universalist Office at the United Nations (UU@UN) is proud to share our Religious Education packet, “UN Me” to help teach children about the United Nations and international engagement. The curriculum is created for approximately 4th grade but can be adapted for any age group. The...
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Protecting the Human Rights of Future GenerationsFrom UUA InternationalSpring Seminar Keynote presenters, Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change, are supporting a UN resolution on the human right to a livable planet. -
Developing a World Consumed by Climate ChangeFrom UUA InternationalIn 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals that... -
Compassion for All Who Are in Need, Not Just Those Who Are WhiteFrom UUA InternationalThe world community has the capacity to do both/and, rather than either/or. We can and should do better than only helping white people in need.