Upcoming Events
UNA-USA Brooklyn Chapter
Program about United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
Monday, May 7, 2012
7:00-9:00 pm
Brooklyn Campus of the Long Island University
1 University Plaza (between Flatbush and Dekalb), LLC515
(Check in at Main Desk)
7:00-7:20 pm Sign in, socialize, enjoy refreshments & learn what you can do as a member of the United Nations Association's Brooklyn Chapter
7:20-7:30 pm Welcome & introduction by Gabriel Levitt, president of UNA's Brooklyn Chapter
7:30-8:00 pm Screening, "The War Against War" (2010)
8:00-8:20 pm Comments by Mr. Kieran Dwyer, chief of the UN Public Affairs Section for Departments of Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support
8:20-8:45 pm Q&A
8:45-9:00 pm Continued discussion and networking
"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
Kieran Dwyer
Mr. Dwyer is chief of the United Nations Public Affairs Section for the Departments of Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support.
The United Nations Association of the United States of America
The United Nations Association is a membership program of the UN Foundation with local chapters throughout the United States. UNA-USA is dedicated to building understanding of and support for the ideals and work of the UN among the American people. (http://www.unausa.org)
The Brooklyn Chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States of America
UNA-Brooklyn endeavours to further the UNA’s mission to promote greater U.S. support to and respect for the UN. 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. (www.unabrooklyn.org)