2008 Hike for Refugees
Saturday, May 3 at the Riverside Festival Stage. Registration starts at 8:15 am and hike begins at 9:00 am, City Park, Iowa City. For more information on the 2008 Iowa Corridor Hike to Help Refugees, to register for the Hike, or to make a donation, visit www.hiketohelprefugees.org
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The
Iowa United Nations Association (Iowa UNA)
is an advocate for the values and goals of the United Nations -- international
peace, respect for human rights, nonviolent conflict resolution, and responsible
social and economic development.
The
goals of the Iowa UNA are 1) to effect constructive U.S. involvement in the U.N.
through education and advocacy, 2) to support responsible development through
programs that reach locally, nationally and globally, and 3) to promote peace,
understanding and respect by utilizing the capabilities of the U.N.
The
United Nations (UN) is a place where nations meet to discuss mutual
concerns and to cooperate in solving common problems. The United Nations is central
to global efforts to solve problems that challenge humanity. Cooperating in this
effort are more than 30 affiliated organizations, known together as the UN system.
Day in and day out, the UN and its family of organizations work to promote respect
for human rights, protect the environment, fight disease and reduce poverty. UN
agencies define the standards for safe and efficient air travel and help improve
telecommunications and enhance consumer protection. The United Nations leads the
international campaigns against drug trafficking and terrorism. Throughout the
world, the UN and its agencies assist refugees, set up programmes to clear landmines,
help expand food production and lead the fight against AIDS.
The
United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) is
a center for innovative programs to engage Americans in issues of global concern,
from education and HIV/AIDS to peace, security and international law. 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.
A not-for-profit organization, UNA-USA encourages United States leadership in
the United Nations and is a part of the World Federation of United Nations Associations.