Take Their Word for It

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

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)
AMERICANS IN THE UN

I want to let every American know that for all the Americans who work at the UN, we’re working every day to ensure that your taxpayer dollars are being spent and used wisely.

Mary Alice Hayward. Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Management, International Atomic Energy Agency
AMERICANS IN THE UN

The U.S. needs the UN to be strong. And the UN needs the U.S. to be integrally engaged.

David Beasley, Executive Director, World Food Program March 14, 2018

AMERICANS IN THE UN

If the United Nations did not exist we would have to create it. Thank goodness we have it.

William Lacy Swing, Director General of IOM January 30, 2018

AMERICANS IN THE UN

I am motivated mainly by the fact that the UN plays a unique and often indispensable role in many humanitarian emergency situations because it is the only body that monitors overall needs and gaps...and acts as a broker/go-between with the government, donor countries, and other important actors.

Stephen Anderson, Country Director for Yemen for the World Food Programme January 10, 2018

AMERICANS IN THE UN

In these days of unpredictable political winds, the UN is a beacon of neutrality, and I am proud to serve in this organization.

Mary Catherine Maternowska, Head of Data, Evidence, and Solutions for the Global Partnership to End Violence. November 16, 2017