Iowa United Nations Association
20 East Market Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
319-337-7290
unaiowa@unaiowa.org

Resources:

Publications from Iowa UNA:

Periodical:

Iowa UNA Forum is a quarterly newsletter designed to keep our members, Iowa organizations and chapters around the country informed about the U.N., the UNA-USA, and the Iowa UNA. If you are interested, please download the issue available below.

2008 Iowa UNA Forums (Spring issue, Summer issue, Fall issue, Winter issue)
2007 Iowa UNA Forums (Spring issue, Summer issue, Fall issue, Winter issue)
2006 Iowa UNA Forums (Spring issue, Summer issue, Fall issue, Winter issue)

UN Advocacy News is a newsletter that deals with current and timely information about the UN If you are interested, please click here for the current issue.
2007 UN Advocacy News (1st Issue, 2nd Issue)
2006 UN Advocacy News (1st Issue, 2nd Issue, 3rd Issue)

Books:

If you are interested in receiving these publications please contact us at 20 East Market Street, Iowa City, Iowa, 52245, (319)-337-7290, or e-mail us at unaiowa@unaiowa.org

2005: United Nations at 60 Celebration
-This publication provides a history of the U.N. as well as Iowa's connections to the U.N.

2003: Sustainable Future for Iowa
-This is a publication of essays written by young Iowans. The essays provide a series of plans for different ways Iowa can achieve a sustainable future.

1999: Taking on the Challenge of Climate Change
-This publication explores four statewide programs addressing climate changes. It discusses the risks, challenges, and solutions to climate change in Iowa.

1997: A Social Agenda for Iowa for the 21st Century
-This publication shows how international issues are affecting us in Iowa.

1995: The Iowa Declaration
-This publication was adopted in Iowa City on April 14, 1995. It is Iowa's Declaration to commemorate the United Nations fiftieth anniversary. It explains goals and objectives that the Iowa UNA is working to accomplish.

1994: Priorities 95: Anticipating the UN World Conference on Women in Beijing
-This publication discusses different experiences and strategies to empower women.

1993: Earth Charter and Agenda 21 for Iowa
- This publication addresses Iowans concerns about environmental and developmental issues and offers ways in which we can achieve a sustainable future.

We will have our publications available online soon!

Other Sources:

The United Nations Association of the United States of America offers a number of publications that tackle complicated, international issues. The materials deal with everything from the General Assembly's agenda and progress to Model UN student and teacher guides, from background policy papers and fact sheets about US-UN policy to annual conference planners. For more information, please visit http://www.unausa.org/site/pp.asp?c=fvKRI8MPJpF&b=316234

Stanley Foundation has their own publications on global issues as well. For more information on their publications, please visit http://www.stanleyfoundation.org/resources.cfm

Global Policy Forum website can be found at http://www.globalpolicy.org/. It provides news, information, and resources on the UN policies and other global decisions.

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Resources from the United Nations:

Books:

2005: Basic Facts about the United Nations
2006: 60 Ways the United Nations makes a difference
2005-2006: A Global Agenda: Issues before the 60th General Assembly of the United Nations

All these books can be found and purchased on the UN publications page. To visit this webpage, go to https://unp.un.org/Default.aspx?&change=E

UN Bookshop is an online UN bookstore. You can browse through books on a variety of topics and purchase them online as well. To visit this site, go to https://unp.un.org/bookshop/default.aspx

Tour UN CD-ROM is a program that lets you tour the United Nations in New York, while also teaching the history of the UN. It includes: 150 Interactive Panoramas, over two hours of video, 114 Gifts and Artworks, and over 40 interviews. To purchase this CD-ROM, go to https://unp.un.org/bookshop/details.aspx?sku=X55776

Websites:

The United Nations: http://www.un.org, is the official website of the United Nations.

Issues on the UN Agenda webpage gives a specific list of UN activities. It is easy to access and organized by region or theme. To view this site go to http://www.un.org/issues/

UN News Center webpage provides current news in the UN. To view this website, go to http://www.un.org/news/

UN site for news webpage offers visual and audio news. To visit this site, go to http://www.un.org/av/tv/

UN Press Releases and Meetings webpage contains information on UN meetings and topics of discussion. To visit this website, go to http://www.un.org/apps/pressreleases/

UNA-USA resources webpage provides many helpful resources such as a list of NGO's and different UN agencies and programs, as well as a calendar of events.To visit this site, go to http://www.unausa.org/site/pp.asp?c=fvKRI8MPJpF&b=383615

The People Speak webpage is for young people interested in international issues. The site offers a lot of information on different global topics as well as links to other websites. To visit this site, go to http://www.thepeoplespeak.org/

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Resources for Teachers:

Books:

Primary School Kit on the United Nations: This is a kit designed to introduce young students to the United Nations and its work. The kit focuses on issues facing future generations: in conflict prevention, human rights, and sustainable development. Activity suggestions and a "how to" are included in the kit.

Intermediate School Kit on the United Nations: This kit is designed more for 11-14 year olds. The issues in this kit include: migration, pollution, health, literacy, painting, and peace.

Universal Declaration of Human Right: This is a booklet with all thirty articles addressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Blue and Beautiful: Planet Earth, Our Home: This is a children's book that covers the United Nations and also protecting the environment. It has many beautiful illustrations.

All these books can be found and purchased on the UN Publications page for Grades k-12. To visit this webpage, go to https://unp.un.org/catalogue.aspx?bool=K12

Websites:

United Nations Association of the United States of America: This website provides information on the UN from the United States role. To view this website, please go to http://www.UNAUSA.org

Cyber Schoolbus: Is a website made by the UN specifically for children. The website offers kid friendly information on the UN as well as quizzes and games on the information. To view the website visit: http://www.cyberschoolbus.un.org

Iowa UNA Website: http://www.unaiowa.org
UNESCO Website: http://www.unesco.org
Human Right Website: http://www.ohchr.org/english/

Other Sources:

Colouring Book: The United Nations in Our Daily Lives: An activity book tht includes descriptions and pictures that help introduce children to the UN in a fun and colorful way.

Discover the United Nations and Have Fun!: An interactive CD-ROM that provides information on the UN through three fun games. The CD-ROM is designed for children six and older.

Both of these sources, as well as other material, can be found and purchased at: https://unp.un.org/catalogue.aspx?bool=K12

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