2024 UN Day Global Leadership Award Recipients Announced
2024 UN Day Global Leadership Award Recipients Announced
Honorees will be Celebrated at an Awards Ceremony on Saturday, October 26th.
The Dallas Chapter of the United Nations Association of the USA has officially announced its 2024 Honorees, recognizing a remarkable group of North Texas individuals and organizations for their impactful contributions to global sustainability. This year’s recipients have made significant strides in advancing critical issues such as gender equality, health equity, humanitarianism, and climate action, showcasing the power of local initiatives to drive global change.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 10:00 am
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library | O'Hara Hall
1515 Young Street, Dallas, Texas 75201
2024 UN Day Global Leadership Award Honorees
SDG 1: No Poverty
Child Poverty Action Lab
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas
SDG 4: Quality Education
Laney Hawes, Co-Founder
Texas Freedom to Read Project
Dr. Rick Halperin, Co-Founder
Human Rights Dallas
SDG 5: Gender Equality
League of Women Voters of Dallas
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Daniel Thomas, President
Litter Scout
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Liz Cedillo-Pereira, Assistant City Manager
City of Dallas
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
The Dallas (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
Eleanor Roosevelt Lifetime Achievement Award
Sister Ranjan Inamdar, Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center
The celebration is scheduled for Saturday, October 26th, at O'Hara Hall within the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in Dallas. The keynote address will be delivered by Peter Yeo, who serves as president of the Better World Campaign and senior vice president at the United Nations Foundation. The program will feature a brunch followed by an awards presentation, with a diverse audience that will include government officials, business leaders, members of the United Nations Association, and local community representatives.
The program will include a brunch followed by an awards ceremony. Attendees will include government officials, business leaders, UNA members (United Nations Association), and local community representatives.
"Today, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of global citizens who have been honored with the esteemed UN Day award," said Avalyn Pace, President of UNA-USA Dallas. "Your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the world inspire us all. Together, you exemplify the power of collective action and the profound difference we can make when we unite for a common cause. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!"
United Nations Day marks the Anniversary of the UN Charter's entry into force in 1945. The majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, ratified this founding document, officially establishing the United Nations.
TICKETS: Individual tickets are now available at https://tinyurl.com/5n9385je
Sponsors of the UN Day event include Reid Family Farms, the Dallas TX Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW), the Pace Foundation, Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, Skin Centrick, and Vegan People.
About UNA-USA: The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) is a grassroots movement of Americans who support the vital work of the United Nations in U.S. communities, colleges, and Congress. For more than 70 years, UNA-USA and its national network of 20,000 members and 200 Chapters have promoted strong U.S. leadership at the UN through advocacy campaigns, youth engagement, outreach programs, and public events.
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