Third Annual UN Day Celebration at Brooklyn Borough Hall

Free and open to all - the event will feature UN veteran Nick Birnback as keynote speaker, UNA leaders, and an open discussion about what’s ahead for the UN, the US and international cooperation. The talk will be followed by a reception with food, drinks, music and fantastic networking with Brooklyn activists, educators, policy professionals, government representatives, students and other neighbors.

Event Schedule

• 5:00 pm: Doors open, early networking, sign up for UNA Membership

• 6:00pm: Introductory remarks, Keynote speakers, Q&A

• 7:30 pm: Festive reception with food and drinks

UN Day celebrates the United Nations and its mission for peace, human rights, humanitarian aid and sustainable development – especially responding to the today’s unprecedented crises for refugees and climate. As the Trump Administration questions critical global responsibilities - the UN’s work is more important than ever.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recently stated, “The United States represents an important set of values, human rights, values related to freedom, to democracy…the cooperation between the U.S. and U.N. is absolutely essential for those values to be preserved in our world.”

In the spirit of that message, come help us hold up this torch of commitment to a more peaceful and just planet by joining us for UN Day!

This year’s keynote speaker, Nick Birnback, is Chief of Public Affairs for the United Nations Department for Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support (DPKO). With 18 years of experience at the UN, most spent in the field, and with the perspective of a fellow Broolynite, he will talk about critical work in peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, economic development, public health and combating climate change. He will also highlight the UN’s contributions to U.S. national security in addition to world peace.

We hope you’ll also take advantage of the chance at Brooklyn UN Day to join or renew your UNA Brooklyn membership. Or you can click here now!