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UNA-USA Supports JAPAN's Quake Victims

Many of your chapters are looking for good ways to help the victims in Japan. Here is a good link through our sister organization, UN Foundation http://www.unfoundation.org/global-issues/united-nations/japan.html to benefit the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF).

Please join me in donating to help to the victims.

Mel Boynton, President
SoCal UNA-USA

Origin of the United Nations Assn

The Association traces its founding to 1943 and the birth of the American Association for the United Nations (AAUN), a citizen-based organization led by Eleanor Roosevelt and dedicated to educating American about the U.N. and global issues. In 1964, the AAUN merged with the U.S. Committee for the United Nations, composed of 138 national organizations supporting the work of the world body, thereby creating the United Nations Association of today.

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You have reached the home page of the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the United Nations Association of the USA. Our chapter is one of ten chapters under the Southern California Division (Region 9).

UNA-USA 2012 SFV Chapter Co-President’s Speech—David Tuckman

David Tuckman

20,000 members strong in 135 local Chapters and Divisions in 43 U.S. States. Wow! This is the United Nations Association of the United States of America in the 21st Century. It is indeed an honor and a privilege to have served as 2009 Chapter President and through your confidence in me, to be 2012 San Fernando Valley Chapter Co-President and to work with a strong leadership team of visionary chapter officers dedicated to Peacemaking and supporting the ideals of the United Nations. . .

read David Tuckman's speech

Soraya Fallah Received a “Leadership and Human Rights” Award at the
4th Annual Sheriff's Show on Saturday, April 28, 2012

Soraya Fallah Award Ceremony Soraya Fallah with supporters receives award from Sheriff Baca

Soraya Fallah, a chapter board member and VP of Programming, received a “Leadership and Human Rights” award. It was presented at the 4th Annual Sheriff's Show, Honoring Men & Women in Uniform, Community & Business Leaders and held Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Soraya is a lifelong human rights advocate and researcher.

Some of the other guests who appeared during this ceremony were:
The Honorable Sheriff Leroy D. Baca and L.A. City Council members, alongside many notable figures such as: Varun Gandhi, grandson of assassinated former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. He flew into Los Angeles to receive the "Youth Leadership Award." Royalty, Prince Frederic of Germany also received an award as the 2012 Hall Of Fame Honoree. Some respected men and women in uniform received awards for their sacrifice and hard work.

Soraya Fallah with Family

Soraya with fellow UN members

Mr. Shakar Rahat, a well known famous designer, sponsored Soraya with a blue colored dress. In the welcome speech, Soraya thanked all the guests she had from different groups and organizations. Some of these guests were: UNA/USA board members, UNA-SFV Women board members, Mourning Mothers board members, KCSC members, some individuals and friends from far and close places and her family members. She hoped someday that everybody could celebrate equality, peace and freedom together.

Below is a video of Soraya’s acceptance speech:

Visit the Kurdish Women Blogspot

Below is a link to Soraya’s story about being in Iranian prison.
Video: "FOR KURDISTAN: THE SORAYA FALLAH STORY
This video was created to expose the atrocities committed by the Islamic Republic of Iran towards religious and ethnic minorities but mostly it is about survival and the power to overcome. Awareness is the first step, please share.

It is a profile of Iranian-Kurdish human rights activist and researcher Soraya Fallah with her daughter Cklara Moradian. Soraya was imprisoned four times, and tortured so severely that she miscarried in solitary confinement. As Cklara, her daughter, says, "My parents are my heroes. They are incredibly resilient. Very few people have gone through as much as they have and have come out of it so strong and so passionate."

March 24, 2012 - General SoCal UNA-USA Board Meeting & Program

(L to R) Standing is Soraya Fallah--Programming & Event Chair, Katie Gerecke (PV President), Iris & Eddie Edinger, Elaine Trogman of Electronic Communications

L to R) Barbara Pampalone, Recording Secretary, Soraya Fallah, & Dorothy Boberg in blue hat,
who was honored for her long service to UNA.

Soraya Fallah--Programming & Event Chair and our 2 co-presidents Ginny Hatfield & David Tuckman

We want to thank Co-President Ginny Hatfield for all the time she spent putting this event together.

We had a General SoCal UNA-USA Board Meeting & Program at the Mandarin King Restaurant in Northridge.

We heard from the people who are running for election to the Regional Council.

We honored San Fernando Valley's UNA member Dorothy Boberg for her long service and productive service with UNA.

One of the highlights of the program was meeting Karin Mak and watching her documentary:

Documentary screening and discussion of “RED DUST"
with DIRECTOR AND WRITER KARIN T. MAK

UNTIL OUR LAST BREATH: POISONED CHINESE WORKERS FIGHT FOR JUSTICE

The program highlights the documentary film "Red Dust," dealing with the subject of cadmium poisoning among Chinese women factory workers. AAUW CA sponsored State legislation in 2010 to prohibit the importation of jewelry containing cadmium which successfully passed the Legislature and was signed into law.

Global Broadcast Celebrates the Lead Up to the 30th Anniversary of the
UN International Day of Peace

Millions of people around the world, thousands of organizations, and numerous celebrities and musicians will join together on September 21st, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the United Nations International Day of Peace. The vehicle for this unprecedented event is the "Peace Day" 2011 Global Internet Broadcast.

Watch live streaming video from peacedaytv at livestream.com

Take Part in the San Fernando Valley Chapter's Membership Drive

On behalf of the United Nations Association of the USA, we want to invite you to participate in our 2010 Membership Drive. Your membership will help UNA-USA continue to build understanding of and support for the ideals and vital work of the United Nations among the American people.
It is only through a strong U.S. - UN relationship that the UN can adapt to 21st century global realities. Through UNA-USA's advocacy campaigns as well as through our relationships with some of the country’s top decision makers, we keep the pressure on to make sure that US support for the UN stays alive. Check out our chapter's Membership Drive page on the UNA-USA National Website.