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The Million Moms Challenge Announces Winner of “Imagine Me & You” Photo Contest

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:00:23 GMT

Maryland mom wins exclusive photo shoot with world-renowned photographer Anne Geddes through contest from ABC News, the UN Foundation, Anne Geddes, and Disney Baby.

(PRWeb February 02, 2012)

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Celebrities, Companies, and Faith-Based Organizations Come Together with the UN Foundation's Nothing But Nets Campaign to Help Families in the Horn of Africa

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:15:00 GMT

Thousands of Americans come together to send more than 150,000 life-saving bed nets to protect families from malaria—a leading cause of death among refugees

(PRWeb January 31, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/UN-Foundation/Nothing-Buts-Nets/prweb9154202.htm

Investing in Renewable Energy is Good for the United States and the World

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:25:00 GMT

Statement of United Nations Foundation President Timothy E. Wirth on President Obama’s State of the Union Address

(PRWeb January 25, 2012)

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On-the-Record Press Teleconference to Provide Updates on Progress, Current Needs and Outlook in Haiti Two Years After the Earthquake

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:35:00 GMT

Press Briefing with United Nations Under-Secretary-General and UNDP Associate Administrator Rebeca Grynspan, U.S. State Department's Deputy Coordinator for Assistance for Haiti Eileen Smith, Deputy Director of PAHO Dr. Jon Andrus, Director of the USAID Haiti Task Team Beth Hogan, and United Nations Foundation CEO Kathy Calvin

(PRWeb January 04, 2012)

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Anne Geddes Joins United Nations’ Every Woman Every Child Effort Increasing her Philanthropic Commitments to Help Women and Children

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:20:00 GMT

Anne Geddes partners with Million Moms Challenge and “Imagine Me & You” contest to support healthier mothers and babies worldwide

(PRWeb December 19, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/EveryWomanEveryChild/AnneGeddes/prweb9054033.htm

New Mobile Game Makes it Easy to Share Pictures of Peace this Holiday Season

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:45:00 GMT

UN Foundation’s Interactive Photo-Jumble Game Provides a Fun Way to Support the United Nations and Learn How You can Make a Difference

(PRWeb December 16, 2011)

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United Nations Association-Monterey Bay Chapter Celebrates Human Rights with Discussion on UN Women by CEO of United Nations Foundation

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Chapter Joins a Host of UNA-USA Programs Across the Country Celebrating Human Rights Day

(PRWeb December 10, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/United-Nations/Human-Rights/prweb9027019.htm

Americans Join United Nations Association of the USA in Supporting Advancement of Human Rights

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

UNA-USA Chapters Host Programs Across the Nation Celebrating the Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

(PRWeb December 10, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/UNA-USA/Human-Rights/prweb9026977.htm

Students from All Parts of the World Take On Climate Change at London Model United Nations Conference

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Simulation is Part of UNA-USA’s Global Classrooms Program Aimed at Teaching Students to be Global Citizens

(PRWeb December 09, 2011)

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Girl Up and Project Girl Performance Collective Inspire at TEDxWomen

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:30:00 GMT

Original Performance Shows Girls have the Power to Change the World

(PRWeb December 02, 2011)

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United Nations Foundation and United Nations Association of the United States of America Salute 21st Century UN Advocates at Annual Global Leadership Awards Dinner

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:35:00 GMT

Prime Minister of Norway Jens Stoltenberg, UN Under Secretary-General Susana Malcorra, ExxonMobil Chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson, Grammy Award-winning Rock Band Linkin Park, and Human Rights Activist Asma Jahangir Honored for Their Support of United Nations Causes

(PRWeb November 09, 2011)

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7 Billion Reasons to Invest in Women’s Reproductive Health

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:50:00 GMT

As the World’s Population Reaches 7 Billion, UN Foundation President Timothy E. Wirth Calls for Investment in International Reproductive Health, Voluntary Family Planning to Empower Women, Build Healthier Families and Strengthen Communities

(PRWeb October 25, 2011)

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Social Good Summit Wraps Up with Commitments to Social Change through Social Media

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:30:00 GMT

Summit’s Digital Reach Connects New Media Leaders to UN Issues and Global Challenges

(PRWeb September 22, 2011)

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The UN Foundation Unveils Shot@Life Campaign

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:05:52 GMT

The campaign aims to decrease vaccine-preventable deaths and give children a shot at a healthy life

(PRWeb September 19, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/UNFoundation/ShotatLife/prweb8808251.htm

UN Foundation Announces Executive Director and Director for New Campaign to Advocate for the Value of Global Vaccines in Saving Lives

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:45:00 GMT

Peg Willingham and Devi Thomas bring vaccine and cause marketing expertise to the UN Foundation.

(PRWeb September 13, 2011)

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UN Foundation Announces Fellows for 2011 Press Fellowship

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Journalists with global experience, spanning 14 U.S. States

(PRWeb September 08, 2011)

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UN Foundation Offers Condolences, Support to UN Colleagues

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:30:29 GMT

Senseless Attack in Nigeria Reaffirms Need to Help the UN and Its Lifesaving Global Mission

(PRWeb August 26, 2011)

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Romania Joins Fight against Polio, Funds Vaccinations for 40,000 Children

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:00:00 GMT

(PRWeb July 27, 2011)

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UN Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by Usher’s New Look

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:50:56 GMT

R&B Legend Usher Raymond IV presented Ted Turner, founder and chairman of the United Nations Foundation, with the Service Legacy Award at Friday’s World Leadership Conference, hosted by Usher’s New Look Foundation.

(PRWeb July 25, 2011)

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Healthier Women Build Stronger Families & Communities

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:05:00 GMT

On World Population Day, UN Foundation Chairman & Founder Ted Turner Urges Investment in International Reproductive Health, Voluntary Family Planning as Way to Empower Women, Build Sustainable Communities

(PRWeb July 11, 2011)

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Fábio Barbosa Joins the United Nations Foundation as the Newest Member of its Board of Directors

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:10:00 GMT

Leading Banker and Social Change Visionary Brings a Unique Latin American Perspective to the Foundation’s Global Mission

(PRWeb July 07, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/UN-Foundation/Fabio-Barbosa/prweb8626885.htm

United Nations Foundation, Lutheran World Relief, and Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Announce $45 Million Campaign to Fight Malaria

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:30:00 GMT

Today, the United Nations Foundation, Lutheran World Relief (LWR) and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) announced the launch of the Lutheran Malaria Initiative, a campaign to raise $45 million for malaria prevention and treatment in Africa.

(PRWeb June 30, 2011)

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UN Foundation Board Points to Innovation and Partnership as Keys to Solving Global Problems

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:15:00 GMT

Board Meeting in Norway Focuses on New Ways to Help the UN Improve Livelihoods in Africa, Bolster Women’s and Children’s Health, and Combat Climate Change

(PRWeb June 21, 2011)

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UN Foundation Announces Susan Myers, Elizabeth Gore and Aaron Sherinian as new Vice Presidents

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT

New Foundation Leaders Focus on Innovation and Connecting with New Generations of Partners to the help the United Nations

(PRWeb June 08, 2011)

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Ted Turner Statement on Ban Ki-moon Intentions to Run for Second Term as United Nations Secretary-General

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:30:00 GMT

United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner released the following statement today in reaction to Ban Ki-moon’s announcement that he will seek a second term as Secretary-General of the United Nations.

(PRWeb June 06, 2011)

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UN Foundation’s Timothy E. Wirth Welcomes Ban Ki-moon’s Vision for Second Term as UN Secretary-General

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:30:00 GMT

United Nations Foundation President Timothy E. Wirth released the following statement today on the news that Ban Ki-moon will seek a second term as UN Secretary-General.

(PRWeb June 06, 2011)

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Nationwide Campaign Brings UN Message to Main Street U.S.A.

Tue, 31 May 2011 14:55:00 GMT

Over 1 Billion Impressions Delivered; Posterscope USA Secures Donated Out-of-Home AD Space from Media Vendors

(PRWeb May 31, 2011)

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Investing in Girls’ and Women’s Education Advances Global Development Goals

Thu, 26 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT

UN Foundation CEO Kathy Calvin Praises New UNESCO Initiative to Reduce Girls’ Dropout Rates, Boost Secondary Education and Increase Adult Literacy

(PRWeb May 26, 2011)

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The Next Generation of World Leaders Gathers at UNA-USA’s Global Classrooms Conference to Help the United Nations Create a Safer and Healthier World

Thu, 12 May 2011 15:00:00 GMT

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Ambassador Susan Rice Talk with Thousands of Students from Across the Globe at UN Headquarters During One of the Largest High School Model UN Events

(PRWeb May 12, 2011)

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United Nations Foundation’s Timothy E. Wirth Congratulates United Nations Special Envoy Ray Chambers, One of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:00:00 GMT

In response to TIME Magazine’s newly released “The 2011 Time 100,” United Nations Foundation President Timothy E. Wirth released the following statement congratulating United Nations Special Envoy for Malaria Ray Chambers for being named one of this year’s most influential people in the world.

(PRWeb April 22, 2011)

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UN Foundation Announces Inaugural Class of Global Entrepreneurs Council

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:55:00 GMT

‘10 Beyond-the-Beltway-Brains’ Help the UN Solve Global Challenges

(PRWeb April 20, 2011)

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Linkin Park and the United Nations Foundation Help Haiti Light the Future for Women and Girls

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:15:00 GMT

Band Uses the Power of Music to Bring Hope to Haiti; Urges Fans to Help Protect Women and Girls from Violence

(PRWeb April 14, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/UN-Foundation/Linkin-Park_Haiti-women/prweb8306670.htm

International Year of Sustainable Energy For All Gets Boost from Advocates and Energy Service Providers

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:05:00 GMT

Groups committed to ending energy poverty applaud efforts to extend modern energy services to billions

(PRWeb April 07, 2011)

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Change Starts with Women - UN Foundation Partners with Daily Beast for 2nd Annual Women in the World Stories and Solutions Summit

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:50:00 GMT

UN Foundation CEO Kathy Calvin Named One of ‘150 Women Who Shake the World’

(PRWeb March 10, 2011)

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International Women’s Day at 100: Girls Count

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:35:00 GMT

Smart Investments in Adolescent Girls Today Can Make Difference between Poverty, Progress; UN Foundation CEO Kathy Calvin Marks 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day in Liberia with Head of UN Women

(PRWeb March 08, 2011)

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Statement by Timothy E. Wirth, President, United Nations Foundation

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:37:14 GMT

UN Climate Agreements Provide Building Blocks for Global Action

(PRWeb December 14, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/unfoundation/cancun-agreement/prweb4895934.htm

Statement by Timothy E. Wirth, President, United Nations Foundation on the Passing of Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:14:33 GMT

United Nations Foundation President, Sen. Timothy E. Wirth, today issued the following statement on the news of the passing of veteran U.S. Diplomat and United Nations champion Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke.

(PRWeb December 14, 2010)

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Organizations across the Globe Praise Announcement of World Press Freedom Day 2011 Events in the U.S.

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:48:04 GMT

Event Provides Opportunity for a Global Conversation about the New Frontiers of Press Freedom

(PRWeb December 07, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/12/prweb4875884.htm

‘Disaster Relief 2.0’ Research to Identify Pathways Between Large Aid Groups and Grassroots Technology Players

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Project Backed by Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, UN Foundation, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and Vodafone Foundation

(PRWeb December 03, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/unfoundation/disaster-relief/prweb4858364.htm

New Head of UNFPA – An Opportunity to Recommit to Addressing Unmet Needs of Women and Children

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:15:00 GMT

The appointment of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin as the new head for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is an opportunity to recommit ourselves to addressing the needs of the world’s women and children.

(PRWeb November 19, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4815224.htm