26 december 2025
United Nations Association of the USA: 2025 UNA-USA Leadership Summit in St. Louis, Missouri
Farah Eck: “Our community recently gathered in St. Louis, Missouri, for the 2025 UNA-USA Leadership Summit, centered on the timely theme: ‘Meet the Moment – Our Moment.’ … The Summit served as a powerful reminder of the essential link between local advocacy and global impact, featuring distinguished speakers — including UN Information Center — Washington Office Director, Will Davis, a virtual visit by UN Secretary General Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric to AY Young, and climate activist-turned-entrepreneur Sophia Kianni — who shared their expertise on the future of international cooperation and US-UN relations.”
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/davidgallup1_worldcitizens-activity-7407470904823422976-Hlzj/
Association of World Citizens: UN Human Rights Financial Crisis: Challenges for 2026
René Wadlow: “At a time when there are strong challenges to human rights standards in many parts of the world, through armed conflict and dictatorial governments, UN human rights structures must not be weakened. … As 2026 starts, we of NGOs must set our priorities and organize for action.”
Stimson: The United Nations Is in Its Eightieth Year. Will Women Lead It?
Nicole Crawford and Rebecca Snyder: “Against the backdrop of declining public trust in multilateralism, the 2026 Secretary-General (S-G) race takes on new urgency. Yet, after eight decades, the position of S-G has never been held by a woman. On November 25th, a joint letter from the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council formally set in motion the 2026 S-G election, encouraging Member States to nominate women candidates.”