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Brooklyn residents supporting the United Nations for a more peaceful and just world.


The Brooklyn Chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) endeavors to further the UNA’s mission to promote greater U.S. support to, and respect for, the United Nations. Our larger goal is to strengthen the United Nations system to carry out its mission, as  enshrined in the UN Charter, to discourage and prevent war, protect human rights, and improve global living standards. 


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Join us for UNA Brooklyn Meeting/Documentary Screening of "The War Against War"


Date: Monday May 7th, 2012 7:00-9:00pm.

Location: Brooklyn Campus, Long Island University. One University Plaza (Intersection of Flatbush and DeKalb) Room: LLC 515. B/Q/R to DeKalb Ave; 2/3/4/5 to Nevins Street.

Event Summary: "The War Against War" (2010) Directed by Fisher Stevens, "The War Against War" takes an in-depth look at United Nations peacekeeping operations around the world. This film answers questions such as "why peacekeeping?" and "what are the challenges?" It focuses closely on the work of the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti and the devastating earthquake in January 2010. Our thanks to the Culture Project, which produced this film and provided it for tonight's event. The Culture Project is dedicated to addressing critical human rights issues by creating and supporting artistic work that amplifies marginalized voices. By fostering innovative collaboration between human rights organizations and artists, it aims to inspire and impact public dialogue and policy encouraging democratic participation in the most urgent matters of our time. http://cultureproject.org


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