We work to connect the NT community, government and other stakeholders to the UN and the global network of UN Associations. We operate at a state level to achieve positive change in support of the charter, aims, and ideals of the United Nations.
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ABOUT THE UNAA
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA)
The UNAA works to inform, inspire and engage Australians on the work, goals, and values of the United Nations to create a safer, fairer, more sustainable world.
To implement our Strategic Plan, our teams across Australia, Young Professionals Network and Academic Network run over 150 events a year engaging thousands of people on the work of the UN and the Sustainable Development Goals. Our national programs and many events help educate Australian citizens and leaders about the UN’s vital work and encourage them to become involved in promoting the UN. We work to support UN Youth to promote greater understanding of the UN within Australian schools, particularly through the conduct of Model UN Conferences. We promote the UN’s critical role in striving to maintain international peace and security, human rights and sustainable development. In particular we focus on promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the issues affecting Australians and Australia, such as climate change, the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, gender equality and refugees.
Now, more than ever, Australia needs the UN … and the UN needs Australia.
We hope you will join us.
Today, ahead of the State Opening of Parliament of the United Kingdom, His Honour, as Patron of the United Nations Association of the Northern Territory, and Ms Ruth Jones were warmly received by Baroness Anelay of St Johns, Chair of the United Nations Association of the United Kingdom, Member of the European Affairs Select Committee and former Chair of the International Relations and Defence Committee, at the House of Lords.
It was a wonderful opportunity for His Honour and the Baroness to discuss the values of the United Nations, our nations shared commitment to effective cooperation and to reflect on the friendship and shared interests of our region and the UK. Lady Anelay expressed great affection for the Territory and shared with the Administrator her fond memories of visiting Darwin.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS by 2030
Our SDGs Forums are made for business and government bodies to connect with the community. We focus on events that share practical insights on the Sustainable Development Goals within the local community.
Article 1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights. UNAA-NT acknowledge this very important day and the statement provided by Mr Antonia Guteres the Secretary General of the United Nations
UPCOMING EVENTS
International Day of Sport for Development and peace
Saturday, 29th April 2023
3:30-7:00pm at Arafura Stadium.
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Trivia night 2024
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https://events.humanitix.com/unaa-nt-trivia-night (https://events.humanitix.com/unaa-nt-trivia-night)
2024 International woman’s day walk and celebrations.
Saturday 2 March 2024 at Civic Park.
2024 International woman’s day walk and celebrations.
Saturday 2 March 2024 at Civic Park.
The International Women’s Day Lunch on Wednesday 8th March 2023. 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Come and hear from three exceptional women.
United Nations International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2023
What an absolutely fantastic afternoon celebrating United Nations International Day of Sport for Development and Peace at our multisports event.
Many thanks to: Hon Kate Worden, Minister for Sport for attending and speaking at our event. Leanne Chin -CEO Athletics NT Top End Zumba Crew Bruce and the team from Green Plum – Thai Chi Stella and Bob – displaying Jianzi – Chinese Association -NT Badminton thank you Bari , Steven displaying Sepak Takraw and Pompea leading Bocce To our Diplomatic Corps, Mr Ronaldo Do Rosario Consul General Timor-Leste and Thomas from the Consulate Mr Suadji Raja Consul and Ibu Gina from the Indonesian Consulate.
All the volunteers Aaron , Kia, Steven, Pompea , Kaylee and Jakkree and all of the community who attended our event , thank you.
UNAA-NT Christmas party 2023
Last night the UNAA-NT celebrated our joint Christmas Party with Nusantara Foundation, Asian Australians Lawyers Association, and the Australian Institute of International Affairs.
It was a phenomenal and uplifting night. Seeing the synergies between the organisations was also fantastic. A big congratulations to everyone involved and a special mention to:
• Kate Heelan (wearing two hats ever so fashionably) – President, UNAA-NT and Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) – NT.
• Faizal Poulter – President, Nusantara Foundation – NT.
• Lyma Nguyen – President, Asian Australian Lawyers Association – NT.
• Emeritus Professor David Price – speaking on behalf of the Australian Institute of International Affairs – NT.
• Vitorino Tilman Da Rosa, the Consul-General of Timor Leste and the Timorese Consulate team.
• Jeswynn Yogaratnam, the new NT Anti-Discrimination Commissioner.
• Lauren from the Darwin Memorial Uniting Church for enabling us to use the church hall.
• UNAA-NT Committee, Members and Advisors: Kate Heelan, Emeritus Professor David Price, Dr Howard Smith, Pompea Sweet, Aaron Tran, Lyma Nguyen, Shane Crawford, David McKenzie, Iain Forrest, Steven Svensson, Frieda Evans and Kia.
• Our wonderful CDU Interns: Ali and SP, and also our prior intern Saujan for your attendance.
• Nusantara Foundation Committee Members: Faizal, Kate, Oly, Mel and Bari.
• Pak Bob Ladju, his amazing team of dancers and everyone who participated in dancing.
And a big thank you to Nusantara Foundation and our CDU Interns for providing delicious food and the beautiful cake donated by Sugar N Wisk.
A thank you to our UNAA-NT Member Hon Minister Kate Worden for her kind words and best wishes for our event. We also welcomed Matthew Kerle on behalf of Mrs Lia Finocchiaro MLA, Leader of the Opposition NT. Matthew even joined us in the Nutbush City Limits dance.
And a big thank you to all our wonderful members and friends, we wish you a very Merry Christmas to you and yours!
