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UNA-USA Dane County Chapter Endorsement of UN Security Council Resolution 1860 (2009)
Be it resolved, that we, the membership of the United Nations Association-USA, Dane County (WI) Chapter, ask members of Congress, the State Department, the White House, and the Obama transition team to support the immediate implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1860, which calls for:

An immediate ceasefire;

Cessation of the Israeli blockade and opening of Gaza's borders;

Unimpeded provision and distribution throughout Gaza of humanitarian assistance, including of food, fuel and medical treatment;

And commitment to lasting peace on the part of both Israeli and Palestinian leaders.

Furthermore, we call upon our political leaders to support the efforts of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon as he works to achieve these goals.

In addition, we must express our outrage at the ongoing Israeli bombing of United Nations schools and other UN-related sites clearly designated as refugee gathering places.

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The UNA-USA, Dane County Chapter, is the local arm of the United Nations Association of the United States of America. It has been active in the Madison area since the late 1940s, serving member needs for information about the state of our world and the critical issues before our United Nations, providing opportunities for members to influence our national legislature, and, on occasion, joining with the wider Madison community to support concerns for peace and justice for all the citizens of our world.

Our membership is approximately 120. We meet monthly, September through June, for informational meetings, and we keep our membership informed with updated position statements. A variety of programs are on-going and provide many opportunities for membership participation. If you want to participate we'd love to have you.

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Upcoming Events

May Chapter Meeting

Date/Time: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Auditorium at Capitol Lakes Retirement (Formerly Meriter Main Gate) 333 West Main Street (Free parking in ramp across Main Street)

At the Tuesday, May 12th monthly membership meeting of the United Nations Association-USA of Dane County, we'll be hearing from a three person delegation from the Madison-Arcatao Sister Cities Project, who were official observers during the presidential elections in El Salvador in March. Barbara Alvarado, Edgewood Professor Ian Davis, and Norm Stockwell will share stories and photos of their experiences. Please join us this Tuesday, at 7pm, in the Auditorium of Capital Lakes Retirement Center, 333 W. Main Street. The event is free and open to the public; free parking is available in the ramp across the street.

June Chapter Meeting

Date/Time: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Auditorium at Capitol Lakes Retirement (Formerly Meriter Main Gate) 333 West Main Street (Free parking in ramp across Main Street)

In June we will hear from Edris Makward Ph.D. former Vice Chancellor, University of the Gambia, West Africa and Professor Emeritus of African Languages and
Literature on "Progress Report on the Authorized Biography of an African Former UNESCO Director General: Amadou Mahtar M'Bow."


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