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THOUGHT LEADERS

The work of the World Food Programme is so much more than just feeding people, it’s about strengthening families, rebuilding communities, and ensuring everyone, everywhere has access to the food they need to not only survive, but thrive.

Kate Hudson, Goodwill Ambassador for the UN World Food Programme November 01, 2018

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

Anyone who doubts the value of the [UN] should read this piece. The UN is keeping the peace and saving lives in the Middle East.

Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) October 04, 2018

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

American security and global security are shared goals, and are only accomplished by working together with allies on issues like development, climate change, and human rights. The UN is indispensable in this effort.

Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) September 25, 2018

AMERICANS IN THE UN

For me, it’s an opportunity to work on the global stage on the issues that I think are crucial to sustainable development.

Deborah Greenfield, Deputy Director-General for Policy, ILO June 29, 2018

AMERICANS IN THE UN

The UN is the last bastion of idealism.

Neal Walker, UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine June 15, 2018

AMERICANS IN THE UN

All of the principles of the UN are embodied in what the United States represents.

Laila Baker, Jordan Representative, UN Population Fund (UNFPA) June 07, 2018

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

UN Peacekeeping missions [are] not easy, but we know that hope and opportunity are the true beacons of freedom and the foundation for democracy to flourish.

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) June 01, 2018

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

As members of Congress, we are grateful to the United Nations peacekeepers for giving Liberia this opportunity and we wish them continued success as they strive for peace around the world.

Reps. David Cicilline (D-RI) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL)
AMERICANS IN THE UN

I’m going to work every day to help address issues that matter to people, that matter to communities, that matter to families, and that matter to our collective future. That’s something that motivates me to...do whatever I can to help be part of that realization of the UN Charter.

Sarah Poole, Deputy Director, Regional Bureau for Arab States, UN Development Programme May 24, 2018

AMERICANS IN THE UN

It is important to bring people together around common agendas and not go it alone, even when you can go it alone.

Peace Consolidation and Transition Advisor, Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Côte d’Ivoire May 11, 2018

AMERICANS IN THE UN

The UN is critical for the stability, security, development, and growth of the United States. It’s an important instrument. It may not be perfect, but there is no substitute.

Sandra Mitchell, Assistant Secretary-General, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)