UNA-USA San Diego
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Helping the U.N. Help the World, in San Diego, California since 1946.
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Our annual delegation to UN Commission on Status of Women (#CSW69) comprised of various members of SoCal communities w/ distinct honor of private Q&A w/ UN Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric. Witnessing inaugural remarks by Tom Fletcher @UNOCHA @NGO_CSW_NY @UNHQ @UN_Spokesperson
San Diego’s Veterans Day Parade is taking place on November 11th to honor all veterans for their service. 2025 is a special year since it marks “the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II” (sandiego.org). UNASD thanks all veterans for their courage and dedication.
The San Diego World Affairs travelogue event, Celebrating San Diego's Multiculturalism, was a success. With brilliant guest speakers and a fun scavenger hunt after, participants got to experience the culture of dozens of countries, learn about travel, and enter a 500$ raffle.
In celebration of 80 years of the United Nations, UNASD held UN Day on October 23rd. The evening was a success with amazing guest speakers; Christopher Ward and @RepScottPeters #80yearsofUN
October 19th is LGBT Center Awareness Day. It’s a time to support the LGBTQIA+ community and raise awareness on the importance of centers with health resources, support groups, and safe spaces. #LGBTQCommunity
Annually on October 11th, the International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated. It celebrates girls everywhere, amplifying their voices and leadership. It stems from the 1995 World Conference where countries unanimously adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. Even though the month is coming to an end, the “contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to history, culture and advancement” will continue to be recognized (sandiego.edu). Happy heritage!
Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 The beginning of June marks the beginning of pride month, a yearly observance that celebrates members of the LGBTQ+ and their stories. Emphasis is placed on queer people’s contributions to society and building a better future for all. #SDG10 #PrideMonth
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental health is a universal human right. During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, UNASD strives to break stigma, promote understanding, and ensure access to care for all. #MentalHealthMatters #UN4MentalHealth
On Saturday May 31st, the South Bay 5k is hosting their annual race for Stroke Survivors in Chula Vista. Your presence helps raise awareness and funds for stroke survivors, proving that there are no losers in this race! #SDG3 Register here 👉🏻 findarace.com/us/events/sout…
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South Bay 5K for Stroke Survivors 2025 | Sat 31 May | Findarace
Join us for the South Bay 5K for Stroke Survivors on May 31, 2025, in Chula Vista, San Diego. Run to support recovery and enjoy a lively festival after!
This upcoming Saturday, May 3rd, marks this year’s United Nations internationally recognized day of press freedom. This day is observed every year to emphasize the importance of free speech in the press and remind governments to respect such speech. #PressFreedomDay #UN
Happy #InternationalMotherEarthDay! 🌎🌱♻️ Let’s remind ourselves - more than ever - that we need a shift to a more sustainable economy that works for both people and the planet. Let’s promote harmony with nature and the Earth. Join the global movement to restore our world!
Art created by neurodivergent individuals is in the exhibit “Art of Autism: A Different Lens.” The Art of Autism org and the Oceanside Museum of Art invites communities to view autism through a new lens. This specific exhibit will be open to the public up until August 3rd.
April 7th marks the beginning of the 1994 Rwandan genocide which lasted for 100 days. Every year, “the United Nations organizes commemorative events at its Headquarters…The purpose is to honor the memory of the victims, and pay tribute to the survivors while raising awareness”
Last week, hundreds gathered in downtown San Diego for a women and human rights march. Activists marched for their movement with positive energy in celebration of Women’s day. “This goes beyond women's rights, it's human rights. It's our very existence” (Lai, 2025).
Happy International Women’s Day! This year, the UN celebrates International Women’s Day under the theme “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” UNASD advocates for equal rights, power, and opportunities for women in San Diego and all round the world #SDG10
Recent proposed federal cuts to NIH Funding have faced push-back from UC center cancer research. As the nations leader in NIH funded research, University of California institutions like the UCSD School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center are leaders in health science.
The North County Community Resource Fair aimed to help those on parole or probation, and provided “immediate access to services such as ID vouchers, help with birth certificates, food stamps, general relief, and referrals for employment and education” (County News Center, 2025)
Eager to embrace the season? ❤️❤️ This year from February 10-14, the Love Your Heart event offers free blood pressure screenings to the public to prevent heart health issues and raise awareness. For more information, visit: livewellsd.org/events/love-yo…. #loveyourheart
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