Archive for the 'Events' Category
October 25th, 2011 by Youth Envoy Coordinator
Read more about the Compass for Compassion Conference! Editor in Chief of the San Diego Gay and Lesbian News (SDGLN), Ken Williams, recapitulates the conference and highlights our Executive Director, Bruce Knotts.
Jeff Sharlet (above) speaks at consultation, as do Bruce Knotts (upper left), Val Kalende (middle left) and Bishop Christopher.
NEW YORK – What’s really going on in Uganda?
The notorious “Kill The Gays” bill is still floating around Parliament despite almost universal condemnation over the draconian attempts to criminalize homosexuality and punish anyone who comes to the aid of LGBT people.
Investigative reporters and faith leaders warn that Uganda is the “line in the sand” over the criminalization of homosexuality, a movement propagated and financially supported by the Religious Right in America.
LGBT activists, however, tell of small victories on the ground and the desperate need for cash to keep up their grassroots efforts to change hearts and minds.
Last week, during the “Compass to Compassion – Discovering a Common Way to LGBT Global Equality” consultation at Union Theological Seminary, almost 100 prominent leaders representing a wide diversity of faith and secular communities attended a case study that focused on Uganda.
Bruce Knotts, executive director of the United Nations Office for the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, introduced the session. He provided a brief history of the gathering, the third such meeting since Human Rights Watch alerted progressive and liberal clergy in America in spring 2009 to do something about the “Kill The Gays” bill in Uganda….
…To continue reading this article, please click HERE
June 13th, 2011 by Youth Envoy Coordinator
Join us to celebrate another year of world-changing accomplishments at the United Nations
Featured Speaker
UUA President, Rev. Peter Morales
Date: Saturday, June 25, 2011
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Place: The Westin Charlotte – Trade Room
601 South College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
*Please rsvp to GAreception@uu-uno.org
**Cash bar and light hors d’ouvres
May 3rd, 2011 by Youth Envoy Coordinator
Calling all Unitarian Universalist Youth and Young Adults!
The Friendship Ambassador’s Foundation will be holding it’s 9th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations this year from August 3rd through the 5th.
We at the UU-UNO encourage you to participate! Please register as soon as possible and contact kate@uu-uno.org to inform us of your intention to be involved.
The Youth Assembly brings together Youth from around the world for three days of plenary sessions, workshops, round table discussions and networking. You will listen to renowned speakers, learn from expert workshop facilitators, voice your opinions and meet other dedicated young people from all over the world.
All UU Youth who register will also be invited to join in special UU activities, including a meeting with our Executive Director, Bruce Knotts.
To apply, you must visit http://www.faf.org/unyouthassembly/ya_home.htm
For a flyer to help advertise this opportunity to Youth and Young Adults in your congregation, click here.
Those eligible to apply include:
- Young professionals working in the filed, Ages 22-26
- Advanced Youth Leaders engaged in UN or Millenium Development Goal studies, Ages 16-21
- Prospective summer intern applicants for FAF’s YA Preparation Program
Registration Fee: Applications are subject to a non-refundable processing fee of $100 per person; no exceptions are possible. Groups of 12 or more can take advantage of a special, discount application processing fee of $65 per person.
The UU-UNO is pleased to make available scholarships for Youth and Young Adults of Color to Register for the Assembly. If you are interested in applying, please click here for the application.
You may also sign up for the Pre-YA Leadership Seminar, the Weekend of Service and Networking in NYC, and the Emerging Leaders Global Seminar at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
For more information, e-mail Kate at Kate@uu-uno.org.
April 14th, 2011 by Youth Envoy Coordinator
The January 2011 killing of David Kato, a prominent gay rights activist in Uganda, drew much needed attention to the lack of protection for international LGBT rights. Though in March the United States ended years of ambiguity on the subject by releasing a statement calling for the United Nations to combat discrimination against gays and lesbians around the world, consensus at the international body is far from assured.
Please join the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office and the Yale Political Union Liberals for a panel on Global LGBT rights. Our panelists will include:
Bruce Knotts, Executive Director of the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office, and Chair of the United Nations NGO Human Rights Committee
Dr. Cheikh Traore, Senior Policy Advisor, Sexual Diversity – HIV/AIDS Group of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Noah E. Lewis, Staff Attorney at Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund, Inc.
Where: 777 United Nations Plaza, 7th Floor Conference Room
When: Friday, April 15th, 12:30pm
Lunch can be provided for a $10 fee. If you would like to purchase lunch, please include your dietary preference with your RSVP.
To RSVP, please send an email with your name, affiliation, and lunch preference to Kate@uu-uno.org.
March 31st, 2011 by Youth Envoy Coordinator
We will be releasing several scholarships for youth and young adults of color to attend the Spring Seminar on April 28th-30th.
The deadline for submissions is April 15th.
To find out more and to download the application please click HERE.
March 30th, 2011 by Youth Envoy Coordinator
The UU-UNO cordially invites you to our reception for the Queen Mother Esther Nartekie Kpabity.
Date: Friday, April 29th, 2011
Time: 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Place: UN Church Center
777 United Nations Plaza, 2nd Floor
New York, New York
RSVP to 212.986.5165 x2
Suggested Donation: $50.00
* All donations will go to support the Every Child is Our Child Program in Ghana
To donate, click HERE.
March 15th, 2011 by Youth Envoy Coordinator
On March 11th we had the honor of hosting two groups doing very important human rights work here in the US on behalf of immigrant groups.
Our first speaker was Molly Little, Coordinator of the Abuse Documentation Project for No More Deaths/No Más Muertes, based in Arizona.
Second to speak on the issue of immigration and freedom of movement as relates to the Sikh community were two representatives from United Sikh – Ilana Ofgang, Legal Fellow, and Hansdeep Singh, Senior Staff Attorney.
In case you missed the panel, you can view videos of their presentations below. Continue reading ‘United Nations NGO Committee on Human Rights – Meeting on Immigration March 11th, 2011′
March 7th, 2011 by Envoy Coordinator
March 21st 2011
4:00-5:00 PM
(641) 715-3200, then enter code 875-935
Calling all Adult and Youth Envoys! We will be hosting a call to hear your thoughts on the Envoy Program and the topic of Building Relationships. The discussion will touch on:
- strategies for forming inter-generational partnerships
tips and suggestions on how to achieve effective and respectful relationships
- eliciting your feedback about the Envoy program and what has worked for you when teaming up with other Youth or Adult Envoys
- learning how we can provide you the support you need to launch great UN initiatives in your congregation.
RSVP to let us know you will participate: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DDFLMWC
*If any Youth are involved in after-school activities and can not attend, but would nonetheless like to contribute, please e-mail or call Kate at another time with your thoughts.
Hosts: Executive Director, Bruce Knotts
Envoy Outreach Coordinator, Holly Sarkissian
Youth Envoy Coordinator, Kate Smith
Questions: email us at holly@uu-uno.org
Call us at (212) 986-5165
January 20th, 2011 by Envoy Coordinator
Join the UU-UNO for our
2011 Intergenerational Spring Seminar:
Empower Women for a Better World
Register Today! Early Bird registration is open until April 1st.
September 8th, 2010 by Envoy Coordinator
The Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office (UU-UNO) invites to celebrate 2010 UN Sunday in honor of the founding of the UN on October 24th, 1945. The
2010 United Nation Sunday packet, “Ethical Aspects of Climate Change” is available on our website with everything you need to plan a UN Sunday service.
If your congregation has a UU-UNO envoy, he/she/ze has already been sent a letter with this information. It is our hope that you can use this resource to assist you in working with your envoy to plan the UN Sunday service for your congregation. If you have any questions about UN Sunday, the Envoy Program, or the UU-UNO in general, please contact Holly Sarkissian at envoycoordinator@uu-uno.org.
We invite you to submit the sermon or address from your UN Sunday service for the 2011 Dana Greeley Award. Consisting of a $1,000 honorarium and the opportunity to deliver the winning address at General Assembly 2011, the award honors the memory of the Rev. Dana McLean Greeley, first president of the Unitarian Universalist Association and a strong supporter of the United Nations. Sermons highlighting the work of the United Nations and the UU-UNO will be given priority consideration for this award. Send submissions by February 1, 2011 to greeleysermon@uu-uno.org.
