UNA-USA MEMBERSHIP   

The United Nations Association of the United States of America is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to building understanding of and support for the ideals and vital work of the United Nations among the American people. Its educational and humanitarian campaigns, including teaching students in urban schools, clearing minefields and providing school-based support for children living in HIV/AIDS-affected communities in Africa, allow people to make a global impact at the local level. In addition, its policy and advocacy programs stress the importance of nations working together and the need for United States leadership in the United Nations.

UNA-USA serves many constituencies such as community-based members and activists, affiliated organizations, business leaders, educators, and academic and foreign policy specialists. 175 chapters work locally in different regions of the United States promoting and implementing these programs that benefit both the local and international communities at large. Local Chapter efforts are further supported at the regional and national levels through the UNA-USA Council of Chapters and Divisions and the national membership staff.

Whether you're an individual, student, NGO or business, as a member of UNA-USA, you'll perform a unique and valuable role as a community activist. UNA-USA volunteers educate their communities; mobilize support for the UN and US leadership; serve as liaisons with the media, educators, and public officials in their states and communities; and provide public visibility at the community level. Our members are a source of new leadership, new ideas, and new energy.

As a member you will gain access to a number of exclusive resources such as:

• A subscription to UNA-USA's acclaimed journal, The InterDependent, with behind-the-scenes news and views on the world body.
• Discounts on all UNA-USA publications and selected UN publications (titles available upon request).
• The opportunity to attend UNA-USA's annual "Members Day at the United Nations."
• Membership card and United Nations Backgrounder.
• Regular e-updates on breaking news at the UN, and special reports from foreign policy experts and UNA-USA staff.
• Invitations to participate in local UN-focused briefings and programs offered by UNA-USA's Chapters and Divisions in 175 communities nationwide.
• Networking and professional development opportunities with current and former leaders in international affairs and global activists.
• Information on participating in major UN events and contact with members of other UN Associations in 102 nations worldwide.