United Nations Association of New Zealand

Check out our March newsletter for the latest news from the United Nations Association of New Zealand (UNA NZ). https://lnkd.in/g5TkzBGH

The Wellington Branch of the United Nations Association of New Zealand cordially invites you to attend its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 27 March. Guest speaker: Karim Dickie, UNA NZ National President Keynote address: Joy Dunsheath MNZM, WFUNA Executive Vice Chair and UNA NZ National Executive Committee Member Date: Thursday March 27 2025 Time: 5.30-7.00pm Venue: Mezzanine Room Two (MZ02 on the first floor), Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus, Victoria University of Wellington Format: In-person and online There is also an option to join online. Those who sign up to attend online will be sent a link before the event. Refreshments and light snacks will be served before and after the event. We look forward to seeing you there! https://lnkd.in/gbh86NXe

Check out our February newsletter for the latest news from the United Nations Association of New Zealand (UNA NZ). https://lnkd.in/gpUhSGV4

The Wellington Branch of the United Nations Association of New Zealand cordially invites you to our second diplomatic series of the year with His Excellency Reza Nazarahari, Ambassador of Iran to New Zealand, who will give a brief presentation before an extended Q&A and open discussion session. 🇺🇳🇮🇷 The purpose of the diplomatic series is to hold discussions with foreign diplomats to get their thoughts on the UN, how the UN operates in their country/region and to explain their country/regions engagement with, and perspectives on, the structure and operation of the United Nations system. Date: Thursday February 20 2025 Time: 5:30 - 7pm Venue: Mezzanine Room Three (MZ03 on the first floor), Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus, Victoria University of Wellington Format: In-person and online Series Two: “A discussion with the Ambassador of Iran to New Zealand” There is also an option to join online. Those who sign up to attend online will be sent a link the day before the event. Refreshments and light snacks will be served before and after the event. There are a limited number of tickets available, so please register soon. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gn79FN8S We look forward to seeing you there!

On 23 January, our Wellington Branch held their first diplomatic series of the year with the European Union Ambassador, Lawrence Meredith of the European Union in Aotearoa New Zealand in a roundtable format which was available both in-person and online. 🇺🇳 🇪🇺 It was a great event with a lot of engagement from attendees and a rich discussion around many complex issues. We sincerely thank Ambassador Lawrence Meredith for being involved as well as everyone who attended. 🩵

On Thursday 23 January 2025, our Wellington Branch will start its 2025 Diplomatic Series with the Ambassador of the European Union to New Zealand, His Excellency Mr Lawrence Meredith. The purpose of the Diplomatic Series is to hear from a range of foreign representative to New Zealand on United Nations engagement, including how it operates in their country/region and perspectives on the structure and operation of the United Nations system. Refreshments and light snacks will be served. There are a limited number of tickets available, with the option to join virtually. https://lnkd.in/gQYYdwAu

On Monday 4 November 2024 we hosted our annual United Nations Day reception at the Majestic Centre in Wellington. The keynote speaker was the Honourable Simon Watts, Minister of Climate Change and Revenue. United Nations Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter in 1945. It is a day to honour the work of the United Nations and its role in promoting peace, security, and cooperation among nations. Our thanks to the Ambassador of Switzerland, His Excellency Viktor Vavricka, and the Embassy of Switzerland for their friendly support. You can view more photographs from the reception here: https://lnkd.in/gwZ22wSz

Join us on Tuesday 3 December to mark Human Rights Day 2024 with an engaging seminar on "Disinformation: Safeguarding Human Rights in the Digital Sphere". We are honoured to have Chlöe Swarbrick MP, Co-Leader of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand, as our host and keynote speaker. She will be joined by esteemed panellists including Nicole Skews-Poole, trainer and communicator on countering disinformation, Vicki Soanes, Secretary General of the National Commission for UNESCO, and Ana McAllister, Manager of Public Policy, Funding and Community Engagement at InternetNZ. Purchase your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gd7Fbp2F

Join the United Nations Association of New Zealand (UNA NZ) at the Beehive Theatrette on Tuesday 3rd of December, at 5.30pm, to mark International Human Rights Day with an engaging seminar on "Disinformation: Safeguarding Human Rights in the Digital Sphere". We are honoured to have MP Chlöe Swarbrick, the Green Party co-leader, as our host and keynote speaker. She will be joined by esteemed panelists including Nicole S., trainer and communicator on countering disinformation, Vicki Soanes, Secretary General of the National Commission for UNESCO and Ana M., Manager of Public Policy, Funding and Community Engagement at InternetNZ | Ipurangi Aotearoa. Karim Dickie, the President of UNA NZ, will chair the seminar, and Avery Smith, Project Manager at He Whenua Taurikura, will moderate the panel. We look forward to welcoming you to this thought-provoking discussion.

Check out our October newsletter for the latest news from the United Nations Association of New Zealand (UNA NZ). https://lnkd.in/gyAH_t7q