United Nations Association of Greater Boston
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What's New: Feb. 10 Feb. 18 Apr. 30 |
UPCOMING EVENTS Challenges in Responding to the Earthquake in Haiti Wednesday, Feb. 10 Michel Gabaudan has been the regional representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees for the US and the Caribbean since 2006. Before that, he served as the UNHCR’s representative for China and Mongolia (2004-6), the Pacific (2001-4), and Mexico (1995-8). He has also worked for the UNHCR in field operations in Thailand, Pakistan, and Cameroon, and at its headquarters in Geneva. Trained as a physician, Gabaudan spent a decade working in Guyana, Zambia, Brazil, London, and Yemen before joining the UNHCR. This event is a joint meeting with the Boston Committee on Foreign Relations.
UNA-GB, Swissnex and WorldBoston invite you to join a luncheon discussion with Amb. Peter Maurer on key issues facing the UN, including non-proliferation, climate change, peace-keeping operations and peace-building. Amb. Maurer has been named Switzerland's new secretary of state in the Foreign Affairs Office, where he will serve Federal Councilor Micheline Calmy-Rey. He has served as Permanent Representative to the United Nations since September 2004. GBANE Annual International Business Forum & Networking Evening Tuesday, Feb. 23 UNA-GB will again serve as a participating organization in this annual international event, attracting hundreds of companies involved in international business. The evening will feature a global trade and economic outlook and an international resource center with more than 20 international trade associations and organizations representing over 3,000 New England companies. In the current economic crisis, businesses are concerned more than ever about the outlook for the economy, both at home and abroad. What are global economic indicators predicting? Which markets have been hit by recession and which offer a bright spot on the horizon? Get answers to these questions and more from Christopher Probyn, one of the area’s leading economists, and members of a panel discussion to follow his presentation.
Friday, Apr. 30 We invite you to join us for an international celebration to honor the Consular Corps of Boston. The Consuls Ball will feature dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. For information on sponsorship, please contact Lena Granberg at 617.482.4587 or lena.granberg@unagb.org. We hope you can join us for a wonderful evening! A great success - the UNA-GB 2009 Regional High School Model UN!
Nearly 400 high school students from Massachusetts, Maine and New York gathered at Northeastern University to caucus and cooperate on solutions to critical global solutions that affect the globe today. Watch the Closing Ceremonies video! For more information or to register: education@unagb.org UNA-GB is wired for social networking!
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