On Sunday, April 26th, UNA-Pasadena sponsored a screening of Respect My Crown at the Western Justice Center in partnership with Community Women Vital Voices. The documentary sheds light on the experiences of Black women in California who have worked to overcome both racial and gender barriers while stepping into leadership and political roles. Through interviews...
The UNA-USA Pasadena Chapter is thrilled to welcome Isabella “Bella” Flad to the Board of Directors. Bella joins the board after over one year of experience as a Communications Intern and College Fellow, bringing with her a deep commitment to community engagement and global citizenship. Bella is a proud graduate of Occidental College, where she...
From March 9-18, Chapter President Ann Diederich and Former Board Member Paige LaCombe travelled to New York City to attend the 70th Annual Session of the Committee on the Status of Women. As the leader of the Servas International Delegation, Paige organized three panel discussions that brought important global issues to light, including the intersectionality...
For UNA Pasadena members, this moment is both a test of the UN system we advocate for and a call to action. The principles enshrined in the UN Charter are not abstract ideals. They are the rules the international community agreed upon precisely to prevent this very situation. Nearly three weeks into the conflict, there remains little clarity as to how and when the violence may be brought to an end, but the UN and its leadership have spoken clearly and consistently. Below, we outline what they ha...
UNA-USA Pasadena President Ann Diederich with Madison Peak from the UNA-USA National Office.AWIU Career Opportunities in International Relations Symposium at the Central Library in Washington D.C. (Nov 7). Ann Diederich co-chaired this annual event that provides resources for more than 150 young women aspiring to work in international relations and development. Ann was joined by three...