Save the date! May 23, 2008 6:30 p.m.

The United Nations Association of Orange County presents the first in a series of thought-provoking talks on critical issues
-- a lively conversation about immigration

        featuring Dr. Paul Apodaca
        Sociology Dept, Chapman University

Paul Apodaca was born in Los Angeles & raised in Orange County. With a Navaho heritage from his father & that of the Mixton Indians from  Jalisco, Mexico from his mother, Paul has lived in the destination cities & communities for Indians of the Southwest & Western Mexico as they have migrated throughout the 20th century.

Whether to work in clay mines & factories in Los Angeles or to be agricultural workers in Orange County, the reality of brown-skinned natives of the Americas seeking resources &  opportunities created the infra-structure & culture of Southern California & the Southwest during his lifetime.

      “These are not abstract theoretical discussion points to me. This is the struggle of people with memorable faces, families, and stories, who built the world we live in and are constructing our future,” says Dr. Apodaca. “This is a subject that must be explored beyond the political exploitation found in our popular media.”

Events in our critical issues series are open to UNA members and their friends. Plan to come with a friend or family member!

Martinez Bookstore
1110 N. Main St, Santa Ana between Washington & 11th Sts -- pull into alley next to bookstore and park free in structure to the right -- come early and enjoy browsing in the bookstore, too!


People of all ages and backgrounds participate in the UNA-OC. 

 Membership offers you the opportunity to become engaged in many issues on the UN Agenda - from UNICEF, world peace, human rights, conflict resolution, tolerance, the environment, and many more.

 You will meet people who have a well-informed interest in foreign policy and know how to be effective in advocating for a better world.

Dr. Gaye Christoffersen and Deirdre LePera, UNA-USA/OC Board Members
September 21st UN International Day of Peace Program at Soka University

The Four Subtopics Adopted by the UNAUSA Board of Directors for 2008

1) Abiding by the international rule of law*
2) Supporting human rights*
3) Constructive U.S. engagement in the U.N. climate change framework
4) Paying our fair share of the U.N.

* The Orange County Chapter themes will focus on these topics
 

UNAUSA Orange County 2008 Organizing Themes

1) Working for a peaceful world / conflict resolution
2) Encouraging the United States to sign and abide by international treaties
3) Eradicating hunger and poverty
4) Promoting gender equity and empowering women
 

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Upcoming Events


May 17th – Saturday, 9:30 – 11:30, OC/UNA-USA Open Board Meeting*

May 23rd  – Friday, 6:30pm, Dr. Paul Apodaca at Martinez Book Store

June 21st – Saturday, 9:30 – 11:30, OC/UNA-USA Open Board Meeting*

July 19th – Saturday, 9:30 – 11:30, OC/UNA-USA Open Board Meeting*

August TBA

September 21st UN International Day of Peace Event TBA

October 24th
UN Day _ Event TBA on or near this date

November
_ Division Annual Meeting & Program TBA

December 10th
UN Human Rights Day _ Event TBA on or near this date

* Board Meetings are held at the Special Events Center (back bldg) at 480 S. Batavia, Orange 92868
 

Contact Information

Phone: (714) 538-5689
Email: info@una-oc.org

Orange County Chapter
UNAUSA

P.O. Box 16067
Irvine, CA 92623-6067
 

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Join your local Orange County Chapter
of the United Nations Association (UNA-OC) today! 

Join On-line using the UNA-USA Individual Membership Form
Please Select CA (Southern): Orange County Chapter

 

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