News - Better World Campaign

Get US Back in Good Standing on the Global Stage

News | 12/01/2020

The U.S. retreat from the world's stage has caused significant funding shortfalls across the UN system and allowed UN Member States that do not share our views to fill the void. Get US back.

Better World Campaign Statement on the Nomination of Amb. Linda Thomas-Greenfield to be U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN

Press Release | 11/24/2020

The nomination of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield to be the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations is an inspired choice given her breadth of experience in foreign policy and in the UN system,” said Peter Yeo, President of the Better World Campaign.

Better World Campaign Statement on the Nomination of Antony Blinken to be U.S. Secretary of State

Press Release | 11/24/2020

“Antony Blinken is a top-notch choice to be Secretary of State. He is a seasoned American diplomat who will speak and lead authoritatively for the United States given his decades of service with the President-Elect,” said Peter Yeo, President of the Better World Campaign.

UN Foundation Congratulates President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-Elect Kamala Harris on Historic Election Victory

Press Release | 11/09/2020

In response to the victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the U.S. Presidential election, United Nations Foundation President and CEO Elizabeth Cousens issued the following statement.

Better World Campaign President Congratulates the World Food Programme, Recipient of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize

News, Press Release | 10/09/2020

The World Food Programme (WFP), a UN agency that delivers food assistance to millions across the world, was named the recipient of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize today.

Vote Like the World Depends On It This November

News | 09/29/2020

Vote Like the World Depends On It is a non-partisan campaign designed to inform voters about the key global issues at stake in the 2020 election and encourage them to educate the candidates running for local, state and national office about them, too.

We can't turn our back on the facts. The time to step up our ambition on climate is now - ask Congress to do their part. https://t.co/34oyX4FVZ7 https://t.co/GL8lV0V43v

The numbers don't lie. Americans are united in their support of the @UN. ➜ https://t.co/Lcs1SgEfZH https://t.co/SNlbZG3vH6

RT @UNAUSA: Young Americans want to do more than just talk the talk: they want to get involved. See what a new @unfoundation/@BetterWorldO…

#UNGA might be coming to a close, but every day the @UN is on the front lines turning ideas into action, working to combat global issues with global solutions. https://t.co/1EWqrjBuMR https://t.co/cx24fUGrst

RT @UNPeacekeeping: .@UN Youth Champion for Environment & Peace Evgenia believes that nature can serve as a tool of cooperation for humanki…