Pathway to Peace 2017

Pathway to Peace – September 7th, 2017

In celebration of International Week of Peace, the Austin Chapter of the United Nations Association cordially invites you to the inaugural

Pathway to Peace Reception.

Dr. Michael R. Andersen Senior Lecturer and Director International Relations and Global Studies, University of Texas at Austin will speak on

The U.S. in the UNESCO – Why It Matters ?

In honor of celebrating the significance of peace & harmony, we encourage you to support Ten Thousand Villages, our venue partner in their mission to create

opportunities for artisans in the developing world.

Light refreshments will be served during the reception.

Ticket Information: Check out at door with reservation on at https://unaaustin.org/events

For further information contact Judy Sadegh @ jsadegh@yahoo.com or call (512)496-5771

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United Nations Annual Day Celebration

October 24th : United Nations Annual Day Celebration

RSVP NOW to attend the 72nd United Nations Annual Day Celebration hosted by the UNA-USA Austin Chapter at the Oasis Restaurant in Austin.

Hear our Keynote Speaker-  Michelle Milford Morse, Senior advisor to the United Nations Foundation Acting Vice President for Girls and Women Strategy emphasize the importance of this year’s UN theme : Global Goals Local Leaders.

65 — Become a friend of the Austin Chapter, with introductory membership
$55 — General Admission
$40 — Members
$25 — Student Rate/Student Sponsorship
$300 — Table for 8

United Nations Anniversary Dinner. Join us!
Dietary restrictions

Contact Judy Sadegh (jsadegh@yahoo.com) for more information.

Networking begins 6:30 p.m. with sunset expected at 6:54 p.m. The fajita dinner and program will begin at 7 p.m., ending at 9:00.
Valet parking and cash bar are both available.

 

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UNA Annual Holiday Party

December 7th: UNA Holiday Party

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The World Interfaith Harmony Week Annual UN

The World Interfaith Harmony Week
Annual UN Observance Week: Feb. 1-7

The World Interfaith Harmony Week was first proposed at the UN General Assembly on September 23, 2010 by H.M. King Abdullah II of Jordan. Just under a month later, on October 20, 2010, it was unanimously adopted by the UN and henceforth the first week of February will be observed as a World Interfaith Harmony Week.

The World Interfaith Harmony Week is based on the pioneering work of The Common Word initiative. This initiative, which started in 2007, called for Muslim and Christian leaders to engage in a dialogue based on two common fundamental religious Commandments; Love of God, and Love of the Neighbour, without nevertheless compromising any of their own religious tenets. The Two commandments are at the heart of the three Monotheistic religions and therefore provide the most solid theological ground possible.

The World Interfaith Harmony Week extends the Two Commandments by adding ‘Love of the Good, and Love of the Neighbour’. This formula includes all people of goodwill. It includes those of other faiths, and those with no faith.

The World Interfaith Harmony Week provides a platform—one week in a year—when all interfaith groups and other groups of goodwill can show the world what a powerful movement they are. The thousands of events organized by these groups often go unnoticed not only by the general public, but also by other groups themselves. This week will allow for these groups to become aware of each other and strengthen the movement by building ties and avoiding duplicating each others’ efforts.

It is hoped that this initiative will provide a focal point from which all people of goodwill can recognize that the common values they hold far outweigh the differences they have, and thus provide a strong dosage of peace and harmony to their communities.

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