Advocacy Committee

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Our Mission:

The Advocacy Committee mobilizes our community to champion strong U.S. engagement with the United Nations and advance UN-aligned human rights priorities. Through nonpartisan civic education and coordinated action, including federal meetings with Colorado’s congressional offices, accessible advocacy tools, trainings, and our signature International Human Rights Award event; we empower Coloradans to turn their passion for a better world into tangible impact.

Connection to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)!

Hot pink image featuring the equal symbol as the logo for SDG 10 that says: 10 - Reduced Inequalities
Blue image of a dove carrying an olive branch in it's mouth and holding a gavel to symbolize SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Dark blue image of 5 interconnecting circles to symbolize SDG 17 - Partnership for the Goals

We mobilize Coloradans to advocate for strong U.S. engagement with the United Nations and advance human rights priorities. Through nonpartisan civic education, accessible advocacy tools, and direct engagement with elected officials, we empower community members to turn their passion into action: whether that’s writing a letter to the editor, testifying on a bill, or showing up for justice in their own backyard.

Our work is inspired by, and connects to, the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Three people stand viewing a UNA table at a community event.
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A stage containing 5 panel speakers is in the photo. The speakers stand in front of a projector displaying the words, "Being trans isn't hard. What's hard is living in a world that doesn't like trans people." From 2024 Trans Proud event in Boulder
A male and female sit listening at the Q&A for the documentary "This is [Not] Who We Are"
A group of smiling people pose at a 2023 DEIA collaborative luncheon in Boulder
Three smiling females hold a blue sign that says "Unidas por un mundo mejor y con igualdad de generos"

Events & Initiatives

Past Events & Initiatives:

  • International Human Rights Award Celebration

    Our signature annual event honoring Colorado individuals and organizations that bring the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to life.

  • Advocacy Trainings

    Workshops equipping community members with the skills to engage effectively with elected officials, write impactful testimony, and advocate for issues tied to the SDGs.

  • Day at the Capitol

    An opportunity for community members to meet with local representatives in Colorado, explore policy work, and see state-level advocacy in action.

Upcoming Events & Initiatives:

  • International Human Rights Award 2026

    Join us as we celebrate another year of honoring local human rights champions. Details coming soon.

  • Personal Narrative Training

    A hands-on training on how to contact elected officials, prepare public comment, and make your voice heard on issues you care about. Currently live - contact us to get involved!

  • UN Day 2026

    Our annual celebration of the United Nations’ founding, featuring community education, thought-provoking speakers, and opportunities to connect global issues to local action. This event takes place around UN Day each year (in October), so stay tuned for more information to join us!

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Our Commitees

Advocacy | Communications & Digital | Education & Learning | Membership & Community Engagement | UN & Global Affairs