Nov. 10th - World Science Day for Peace and Development

Each year, World Science Day for Peace and Development offers an opportunity to demonstrate why science is relevant to people’s daily lives and to engage them in debates on related issues. In 2016, the celebration focuses on science centers and science museums to highlight their important contribution to science communication.

The ties between science, policy and society must be strengthened: research and development must be harnessed to help society solve critical problems such as access to energy, health care and food security. Science centers and museums are undergoing a profound evolution, from mere exhibition spaces to platforms that facilitate dialogue between the scientific community, policy makers and the society at large. They can also act as communication hubs on key issues and contribute to raising awareness, increasing engagement and encouraging participation of all citizens. For more information on events and resources click here!

Nov. 14th - World Diabetes Day 

World Diabetes Day (WDD) was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. World Diabetes Day became an official United Nations Day in 2006. The theme of World Diabetes Day 2016 is Eyes on Diabetes. The year’s activities and materials will focus on promoting the importance of screening to ensure early diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and treatment to reduce the risk of serious complications. Learn more about WDD 2016 here!

Nov. 20th - Universal Children's Day 

This day marks when the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, in 1959, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, in 1989. The Convention, which is the most widely ratified international human rights treaty, sets out a number of children’s rights including the right to life, to health, to education and to play, as well as the right to family life, to be protected from violence, to not be discriminated, and to have their views heard. 

On the basis of the Convention and joint effort by all the countries and regions, let us promote and celebrate children’s right on the Universal Children's Day, and continuously build up a living-friendly environment for children in the world through dialogues and actions.

Nov. 25th - International Day for the Elimination of 
Violence Against Women

From November 25 through December 10, Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence aim to raise public awareness and mobilizing people everywhere to bring about change. This year, the UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign invites you to “Orange the world,” using the color designated by the UNiTE campaign to symbolize a brighter future without violence. Orange events are planned in more than 70 countries around the world ahead of and throughout the 16 days. Learn about these events and how to organize your own here!

The Next Secretary-General for the
United Nations Has Been Chosen!

UNA Tampa Bay Proudly Introduces New
Fundraising Director

Robert Kruithoff is an accomplished hospitality professional, working within the field for over fifteen years. During this time, he managed award-winning hospitality venues throughout Australia and England specializing in event management and for-profit fundraising. Robert was born in Australia, lived in London, has traveled extensively and now resides in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Robert’s other local non-profit involvements include the development department of Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay and serving food to the needy with St Vincent DePaul. Robert’s vision for the fundraising department of the United Nations Association of Tampa Bay is to cultivate a genuine connection with donors and to demonstrate the tangible change that can be achieved with the financial support of the people of Tampa Bay. We have full faith Robert will lead our fundraising efforts to great success.