Our featured presenter for the month of August is John Berndt, former President of AT&T International Communication Services where he directed the planning, construction and management of the first transoceanic undersea fiber optic communication systems. Given this expertise and background, he will present and lead a discussion on “TransAtlantic Telephone 8 (TAT-8): The Project Management, Construction, and Geopolitical Implications of the World's First Transoceanic Undersea Fiber Optic Communication System.”

Come stop by the Boulder Library in the Boulder Creek Room to engage in this discussion.

Since 1996, the United Nations Association of Boulder County has celebrated local heroes who breathe life into the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This landmark 1948 document enshrines fundamental rights like life, liberty, education, and a decent standard of living.

This years recipient of the IHRA is Micklina Kenyi, Executive Director of Girls with Books. Come join us to celebrate Micklinas extraordinary contributions to girls' and women's empowerment in South Sudan. Micklina's dedication to providing access to quality education and promoting leadership skills has transformed the lives of countless young women. Her work embodies the spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, promoting equality, education, and peace.

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This year UNA-BC is excited to have a featured page on the Colorado Gives Foundation Website!

Colorado Gives Day is a statewide day of giving in Colorado that encourages philanthropy and the support of local nonprofits. With the support of the community, UNA-BC is able to create free community events, advocate on behalf of UN initiatives and promote our local actions taken towards global solutions. Any support given goes directly to our next events.

With the season of giving coming closer, please consider getting involved and supporting our future initiatives.

Come Celebrate UN Day and the work of the United Nations with UNA-BC. This year, our theme is Mountain Strong Against Human Trafficking, which aims to highlight both the global and local issues of Human Trafficking.

Come engage with the community to hear from local experts in the field, learn about what the issue is, and how to diffuse myths.

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This year UNA-BC is excited to have a featured page on the Colorado Gives Foundation Website!

Colorado Gives Day is a statewide day of giving in Colorado that encourages philanthropy and the support of local nonprofits. With the support of the community, UNA-BC is able to create free community events, advocate on behalf of UN initiatives and promote our local actions taken towards global solutions. Any support given goes directly to our next events.

With the season of giving coming closer, please consider getting involved and supporting our future initiatives.

UNA-BC’s Education Committee presents the Bill Kellogg Discussion Series. This series highlights the work of various professionals in the community.

Our featured presenter this month is Professor Francisco Rodriquez, the Rice Family Professor of the Practice of International and Public Affairs at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver. The topic of his talk is “The Collapse of Venezuela: Scorched Earth Politics and Economic Decline, 2012-2020” which is also the title of his forthcoming book