UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF ATLANTA

United Nations Association of Atlanta Welcomes New President

9/1/2020

Kennesaw State University Student Leadership Fellows Collaboration

2/5/2018

UNA Atlanta president Chinita Allen with the Kennesaw State Leadership Fellows, advising and guiding them with their Sustainable Development Goals projects. These students will deliver workshops and serve as stewards of the SDGs at their college and local communities. Eager to change the world.

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UNA Atlanta Announces New President

2/5/2018

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ATLANTA, GA - The United Nations Association of the United States of America, Atlanta Chapter (UNA-Atlanta), has officially announced its new board of directors which will spearhead the association’s development, membership, advocacy and community partnerships for the next two year. The new board will be led by Chinita Allen.

Chinita Allen, who con-currently serves on the United Nations Association United States of America National Leadership Council and the National Education Committee, is a dynamic leader, an award winning educator, and consultant with over 20 years of experience in the education and advocacy field. Matt Jones, the Georgia Department of Education Chief of Staff remarks that he “frequently seeks her uncommon insight and wisdom on education issues.” Allen’s expertise includes: organizational development, grassroots advocacy, education policy, innovative pedagogical practices and community engagement.

In addition to her expertise, Allen’s most recent accomplishments include: 2017 Atlanta Families Awards of Education Excellence, 2016 and 2015 Georgia Department of Education STEM Laureate, 2015- 2016 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Math finalist as well as invitations to present at national conferences. Allen’s community engagement includes active roles in the following organizations: Women’s Solidarity Society at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Race Dialogue Facilitator at the YWCA of Greater Atlanta, and the District 3 Director at the Georgia Science and Teachers Association.

Quote: I am deeply humbled and motivated to lead the United Nations Association of Atlanta at a time when international policies are at the forefront of national politics. Over the next two years the Board of Directors and I will focus on building awareness of global policies and issues via the Sustainable Development Goals, advocating on behalf of the United Nations Association of the United States of America, and increasing overall membership and community engagement.

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A Message from former UNA-Atlanta President, post announcement of 2017-2019 Board of Directors

5/23/2017

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Thank You by Nalat Phanit-Black (Immediate Past President)

It has been a privilege and a life-changing experience serving as president of United Nations Association of USA, Atlanta Chapter (UNA-Atlanta). I am grateful to all the volunteers, members, families, and friends who supported our work in educating, inspiring, and mobilizing communities in and around Atlanta on the vital work of the United Nations.

The dedication of our volunteers over the past two years resulted in thirty-two board meetings and thirty events. We assisted several Alpha Kappa Alpha chapters in their UN classroom programs, volunteered with Trees Atlanta and Captain Planet Foundation, sponsored the National Center for Civil and Human Rights for UN Day 2016, partnered with Kennesaw State University, and met with refugees during our Clarkston Career Information Fair, Clarkston Culture Fest, and the Peaceful Demonstration with the Rohingya people to stop the genocide of Rohingyas in Myanmar. Our membership grew from 135 members in April 2015 to 205 members as of March 2017. Several of our members also attended UNA-USA’s Members’ Day at UN Headquarters and are planning to attend UNA-USA 2017 Leadership Summit.

I would like to recognize everyone that I’ve had the pleasure of working with during my term. Their passion for the United Nations and UNA-Atlanta keeps me motivated and hopeful for the future of the United Nations.

2015-2017 Board of Directors:

Chinita Allen, President-Elect and Vice President of Advocacy and Outreach
Cherise Moulden, Secretary
Mary Kitchens, Treasurer
Betsy Rivard, VP of Programs
Tiffany Irene, VP of Public Relations & Marketing, UNA-AKA Liaison
Morgan Tatum, Historian
Moorissa Tjokro, VP of Membership and Data Operations
David Sanders, VP of Fundraising

Sustainable Development Goals Committee:

Aurelie Ngo, SDG Liaison, Poverty and Hunger Committee
Anya Cooper, SDG Liaison, Equality Committee
Monse and John Acosta, Co-SDG Liaisons, Global Health Committee
Roshni Chengappa, SDG Leader, Global Health Committee
Toyshebia Napper, SDG Leader, Global Health Committee
Ruhi Rahman, SDG Leader, Global Health Committee
Mary Beam, SDG Leader, Environmental Sustainability Committee
Austin Jacob, SDG Leader for Sustainable Energy
Deirdre Luong, SDG Leader, Peace and Security Committee
Samira Didehvar, SDG Leader, Peace and Security Committee
Steffani Salter, SDG Liaison for Sustainable Cities, Urban and Economic Sustainability Committee
Jasmine Payne, SDG Leader for Sustainable Cities

Volunteers:

Remy Reveyoso
Minah So
Sarah Turkaly
Molly Read Woo

Thank you to all of the spouses, significant others, children, family and friends who support our volunteers’ passion for the United Nations.

Thank you to stable|kernel for providing us with a comfortable meeting space to hold our board meetings.

Thank you to our event sponsors and partners who made the past two years impactful and memorable:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Captain Planet Foundation
Center for Civil and Human Rights
Clark Atlanta University
Committee On Teaching About the UN
Emory University International Relations Association
Friends of Refugees
Global Citizen
International Rescue Committee Atlanta
Kennesaw State University
The Lowery Project
Nothing But Nets
ONE Campaign
People to People International
TREES Atlanta
TRENDS Global
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta
UNICEF

I look forward to our next adventure towards global peace and sustainability.

Sincerely,
Nalat Phanit-Black

2017 Nominating Committee (left to right: Tiffany Irene, Molly Read Woo, Betsy Rivard, Chinita Allen, and Nalat Phanit-Black; back: future diplomat)

2017 UNA-Atlanta Members' Day (left to right in the back: Tiffany Irene, Roumena Georgieva, Steffani Salter) (left to right in the front: Susan Sweeney, Nalat and Nalyn Black, Molly Read Woo, LaTanga Allen-Felder)

Clarkston Culture Fest, April 22, 2017. Volunteers (in the back: Samira Didehvar, Jasmine Payne, Nalat Phanit-Black) guided attendees in building a solar oven

US Fund for UNICEF Gala, March 30, 2016 (left to right: Nalat Phanit-Black, Ted Turner, Tiffany Irene)

#NothingButNets: Georgia's Leadership in the Fight Against Malaria (left to right: Jesse Black, Dikembe Mutombo, Nalat Phanit-Black)

Special thanks to my husband, Jesse Black, and stable|kernel for sponsoring UNA-Atlanta from 2015 - 2017

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Clarkston Career Information Fair to Inspire Global Citizenship

8/31/2016

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UNA-USA and Emory University Present Special Documentary Screening in Celebration of the United Nations’ 70th Anniversary

9/30/2015

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Georgia Leaders Honored For Aiding United Nations Foundation’s #NothingButNets Campaign

8/13/2015

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Media Contact: Tiffany Irene | VP of Public Relations | (404) 721 -7121 | Irene@ispeakpr.com

August 13, 2015………………………………………………………………………FOR IMMEDIATE USE

Georgia Leaders Honored For Aiding United Nations Foundation’s
Nothing But Nets Campaign

The United Nations Association of the United States of America, Atlanta Chapter (UNA-USA, Atlanta), will be joined by key Georgia leaders at a reception honoring their contributions to Nothing But Nets, a global campaign of the United Nations Foundation. The reception is free and open to the public and will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at the Center For Civic Innovation, located at 115 MLK Jr. Dr NW; Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 at 6:00 pm.

Nothing But Nets is a grassroots movement designed to end the deadly disease, malaria, by providing sub-Saharan African families with bed nets. Congressman Doug Collins (GA-9), representatives from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the United Methodist Church and many other community leaders will speak on their efforts, progress and new opportunities to bring the spread of malaria to an end.

The United Nations Foundation encourages the public to attend this free event and become inspired to join Nothing But Nets in protecting the families of the countries where malaria is the leading killer disease that is transmitted by a mosquito bite.

UNA-USA, Atlanta will have an information booth during the event to greet attendees.

To attend the reception, please register at https://www.EIsEverywhere.com/ehome/136482.

To learn more about Nothing But Nets visit www.NothingButNets.net.

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United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) is a membership organization dedicated to inform, inspire, and mobilize the American people to support the ideals and vital work of the United Nations. For 70 years. UNA-USA has worked to accomplish its mission through its national network of Chapters, youth engagement, advocacy efforts, education programs, and public events. UNA-USA is a program of the United Nations Foundation. UNA-USA and its sister organization the Better World Campaign represent the single largest network of advocates and supporters of the United Nations in the world. Learn more about UNA-USA’s programs and initiatives at www.unausa.org.

United Nations Association of USA | Atlanta Chapter (UNA-Atlanta) provides its members with educational and advocacy opportunities on UN-related projects and ideals. We take global conversations and translate them into local talks and activities that are accessible to all individuals. UNA-Atlanta works closely with UNA- USA and the UN Foundation in fostering the American and UN relationship from influencing policy changes to humanitarian aid. For more information or membership inquiry visit www.una-atl.org.

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UNA-USA Atlanta to join People to People International in America’s Regional Meeting

5/7/2015

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United Nations Association of the United States of America
Atlanta Chapter
Media Contact: Tiffany Irene | VP of Public Relations | (404) 721 -7121 | Irene@ispeakpr.com
May 7, 2015...................………………………………………FOR IMMEDIATE USE

UNA-USA Atlanta to join People to People International in America’s Regional Meeting

ATLANTA - The United Nations Association of the United States of America, Atlanta Chapter (UNA-Atlanta) will join People to People International, as their special guest, at the Global Challenges: Human Rights America’s Regional Meeting, beginning Thursday, May 28 thru Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel located at 3300 Peachtree Road NE, in Atlanta.

People to People International, a non-governmental organization that serves as a leading advocate for human rights education, will present a plethora of community leaders such as Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mary Frances Bowley, President of Wellspring Living, Chief John King, Commissioner Nancy Jester, and others to discuss challenges in global human rights and the history of Atlanta’s local civil rights movements.

Panel discussions on human trafficking, women’s empowerment, and issues facing refugees, as well as tours and presentations from the Center for Civil and Human Rights and the Maya Angelou Teen Center are just a few highlighted previews of the itinerary. To learn more about this conference and other events offered by People to People International, please visit, www.ptpi.org.

Additionally UNA-Atlanta members and members of the media that register to attend will have special access to the event. Members may inquire more about special access by emailing atlanta.una@gmail.com or visiting www.una-atl.org/events.

Media MUST RSVP to have special access | Contact Tiffany Irene, irene@iSpeakPR.com or call (404) 721-7121.

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United Nations Association The United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) is a membership organization dedicated to inform, inspire, and mobilize the American people to support the ideals and vital work of the United Nations. For 70 years UNA-USA has worked to accomplish its mission through its national network of Chapters, youth engagement, advocacy efforts, education programs, and public events. UNA-USA is a program of the United Nations Foundation. UNA-USA and its sister organization the Better World Campaign represent the single largest network of advocates and supporters of the United Nations in the world. Learn more about UNA-USA’s programs and initiatives at www.unausa.org.

United Nations Association | Atlanta Chapter (UNA-Atlanta) provides its members with educational and advocacy opportunities on UN-related projects and ideals. We take global conversations and translate them into local talks and present activities that are accessible to all individuals. UNA-Atlanta works closely with the national chapter and the UN Foundation in fostering the American and UN relationship from influencing policy changes to humanitarian aid. For more information or membership inquiry visit www.una-atl.org.

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UNA-ATL to join celebrity humorist June Cline and radio personality Sandy Weaver Carman in book launch for UN’s International Day of Happiness

3/4/2015

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United Nations Association of the United States of America
Atlanta Chapter
Media Contact: Tiffany Irene | VP of Public Relations | (404) 721 -7121 | Irene@ispeakpr.com

March 4, 2015………………………………………………………………………FOR IMMEDIATE USE

UNA-ATL to join celebrity humorist June Cline and radio personality Sandy Weaver Carman in book launch for UN’s International Day of Happiness

ATLANTA- The United Nations Association of Atlanta (UNA-ATL) will join celebrity humorist June Cline and radio personality, Sandy Weaver Carman in celebration of the United Nations (UN) annual International Day of Happiness proclamation.

The celebration will be held March 20, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, at Gordon Biersch, located at 3242 Peachtree Road NE, Buckhead. The event will be the official launch of Cline and Carman’s #1 selling book on Amazon, Happiness Recipe- Whippin' up wit, wisdom and wonderful food and will feature special appearances from guest authors, Julie Ostrow, America’s first Laughter Champion, Myra McElhaney, and Neil Howe.

Guests will be entertained with an interactive evening of food and fun along with an exploration of happiness and how to sustain it.

UNA-ATL in addition, will run an online campaign throughout their social media platforms using the hashtag #happydayATL to promote followers to share in the celebrations dialogue.

General tickets for purchase will include dinner and happiness sessions. The Happiness Recipe book will be available for purchase. For ticket information and registration click here to view the International Day of Happiness Party website or email sandy@voiceworkondemand.com.

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United Nations Association
Is dedicated to educating, inspiring and mobilizing Americans to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations, strengthening the United Nations system, promoting constructive United States leadership in that system, and achieving the goals of the United Nations Charter.

United Nations Association of Atlanta (UNA-Atlanta) provides its members with educational and advocacy opportunities on UN-related projects and ideals. We take global conversations and translate them into local talks and present activities that are accessible to all individuals. UNA-Atlanta works closely with the national chapter and the UN Foundation in fostering the American and UN relationship from influencing policy changes to humanitarian aid. For more information or membership inquiry visit http://www.una-atl.org/.

June Cline & Sandy Weaver Carman
are currently available for interviews, contact media personnel

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The General Assembly of the United Nations in its resolution 66/281, 12 July 2012, proclaimed 20 March the International Day of Happiness recognizing the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world and the importance of their recognition in public policy objectives.

The United Nations invites Member States, international and regional organizations, as well as civil society, including non-governmental organizations and individuals, to observe the
International Day of Happiness in an appropriate manner,
including through education and public awareness-raising activities.

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