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President of the Better World Campaign Hails Legislation that Supports UN Peacekeeping & U.S. Values

Press Release | 07/01/2021

BWC President Peter Yeo's statement on the “United States Commitment to Peacekeeping Act of 2021,” which enables the U.S. to pay its UN Peacekeeping dues in full.

Administration Proposes Key Investments in Global Health Security, Pandemic Preparedness and Peacekeeping in FY’22 Budget

Press Release | 05/28/2021

Peter Yeo on the strong show of support from the Biden administration for the UN, its agencies and UN peacekeeping in FY’22.

BWC President on Appointment of Amb. Sison as the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs

Press Release | 04/15/2021

Yeo says that Sison will advance the administration’s goal of returning the U.S. to a leadership position on the global stage.

President’s Budget Gets Us Back on Track at UN, Sets Plan to Pay Overdue UN Peacekeeping Bills

Press Release | 04/09/2021

Statement from BWC President Peter Yeo on the Biden Administration’s budget proposal that includes a $300m down payments towards paying all UN peacekeeping arrears within two years as well as the full payment of U.S. dues owed to the UN this year.

Better World Campaign Hails Congressional Action on Global Health and Humanitarian Funding

Press Release | 03/10/2021

Better World Campaign President Peter Yeo statement after the House approved global health funding as part of the American Rescue Plan of 2021.

Better World Campaign President Applauds U.S. Decision to Re-engage with the UN Human Rights Council

Press Release | 02/08/2021

Amid decision by the Biden Administration to re-engage with the UN Human Rights Council, BWC President Peter Yeo calls the move strategic and wise for our country and the world.

How the U.S. funds the @UN is complicated. So as Congress hammers out the next budget, we made you a guide to understanding how the process works & what it all means: https://t.co/SUt4aQZcU2 https://t.co/Tp8DUGvsAr

You're reading this tweet, so you probably know a little about the @UN. But do you know about the agencies, programs & funds that make up part of the larger United Nations family? https://t.co/VayMBKQxnm https://t.co/4OVe4AxBY7

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How do you combat hate speech in a country torn apart by war? The radio station run by @UN_MINUSCA is taking to the airwaves to combat misinformation and create the space for lasting peace. https://t.co/qnLv3sYQXF https://t.co/qSXmuQ4Lo2

Every day, the @UN reduces hunger, addresses conflict, and much more. Meet the Americans that help make it happen: https://t.co/xa6C13GKPz https://t.co/363bSO7f1D