SAVE THE DATE! October 26, 2016, is UNA Brooklyn's 2nd Annual UN Day at Brooklyn Borough Hall!
Last year, we launched our Chapter’s seminal event UN Day at Brooklyn Borough Hall and we’re super proud to announce….
UNA BROOKLYN CHAPTER’S 2ND ANNUAL UNITED NATIONS DAY CELEBRATION
At this year's event you'll find UN experts, live music, a buffet, beer, wine, & networking to celebrate the birth of the United Nations and learn about the UN's work to address Climate Change!
Like last year, we're expecting Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams to address the event!
Free Admission!
4:30: Networking with local and international NGOs
6:30: Expert Panel on the UN in combatting climate change
7:45 Reception with buffet wine, beer and live music by Ourida
Speakers include:
* Yasmine Sherif - Human rights lawyer with 25 years UN experience in Afghanistan, Balkans, Cambodia, Sudan, and Middle East, Author of "The Case for Humanity: An Extraordinary Session"
* George Garland - President of UNA-USA Southern New York State Division, with extensive experience at the US Environmental Protection Agency, World Health Organization and World Bank
* Juan Elias Chebly - lead advisor, United Nations Environment Programme, founder, Voipebox.com and giveme-5.org
Reception features:
French Algerian singer songwriter Ourida
RSVP: email unabrooklyn@gmail.com and Facebook or Eventbrite.
UNA Brooklyn is pleased to partner with Delta Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the United Nations Association Young Professionals - Southern New York Division. New York Division and New York Life/AARP Insurance.
See Photos from last year's UN Day: https://www.facebook.com/UNA-Brooklyn-Chapter-441340280715/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10157267615765716
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