The United Nations is about nothing if not working to make this a better world for the people of this world, and that includes Americans.
Chris Boian, Spokesperson for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) September 05, 2017
The United Nations delivers critical assistance in some of the hardest-to-reach areas of the world and supports development based on evidence of what works. United States leadership and engagement is important to the success of this great experiment and its commitment to humanity.
Catherine Bauman, Child Protection Specialist at UNICEF August 31, 2017
I firmly believe that international cooperation is key to peace, safety, security, and equality for all, so it’s so rewarding to see that work happening at UN Headquarters.
Nancy Groves, Head of Social Media for the Department of Public Information
Every day I feel energized to help those in need and to advocate for the world’s most vulnerable people. For me, this is a gift and a privilege.
Amy Auguston, Communications Specialist for the World Food Programme August 22, 2017
The values of the UN are the values of the USA. You might not see it, but the UN really is making your world a better place, solving problems that no country, not even America, could ever tackle alone.
Eric Husketh, Human Rights Officer for UN Assistance Mission for Iraq August 21, 2017
The [United Nations] peacekeepers directly benefit the United States because they decrease the threat of terrorism and refugee and migrant crises.
Page Fortna, Harold Brown Professor of US Foreign and Security Policy in the Political Science Department at Columbia University August 18, 2017
We are part of a world community. The UN brings unseen and untold richness to our life; with all its weaknesses and room for improvement, we cannot function without that community and the rules that govern it.
Sona Bari, World Health Organization August 16, 2017
The United Nations is our single greatest tool for fostering diplomacy and international peace. With so many challenges facing the world, it is more critical than ever that we work with the UN to encourage mutual understanding and sustained engagement around the globe.
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) August 02, 2017
The U.N. and other international organizations perform many tasks that are laudable and have bipartisan support. These organizations feed the hungry, aid the sick, protect the vulnerable and help to stop the spread of nuclear weapons.
Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY) June 27, 2017
It is my long view that it is important to work with international bodies such as the United Nations.
Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee June 27, 2017
As you think about U.S. funding, we encourage you to likewise consider how the UN supports American businesses operating globally as well as how the organization's programs help create and maintain U.S. jobs and promote economic development in the United States.
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