1. Become Informed
Learn more about the United Nations, its charter, and the actions of each of its specialized agencies at
www.un.org
For daily reports (Mon-Friday) on the United Nations, its agencies, and reactions from world leaders on UN issues read
UNWIRE.
2. Register for UNA USA E-Action Network:
Stay informed on current issues and respond to action alerts: allows members who are part of the Network to "take action" quickly and easily by providing them with a sample letter which they can personalize and send to their elected officials by e-mail, fax or regular mail.
3. Contribute to UNA Sponsored Programs
The Dane County chapter endorses many UN Programs as well as the local Model UN group. Your monetary contributions are always appreciated.
4. Advocacy Alert
Frequently the Advocacy Committee of the Dane County Chapter will suggest an important topic which needs public attention. Help us by contacting the appropriate decision makers and letting them know that you support our position on an issue.
5. UNICEF Essay Contest
Participate in the
UNICEF Essay Contest, a national competition open to young people (ages 13 - 17).
If you're an educator consider making it a class assignment.
Write a postcard to:
President George W. Bush
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
Write a Letter to the Editor:
Editor, Wisconsin State Journal or
wsjopine@madison.com
P.O. Box 8058
Madison, WI 53708
Cap. Times Voice of the People:
tctvoice@madison.com
Call or Email your Representatives:
President Bush: 202-456-1111 or email:
President@Whitehouse.gov
Senator Feingold: 202-224-5323, Locally: 828-1200, or email:
russell_feingold@feingold.senate.gov
Senator Kohl: 202-224-5653, Locally: 264-5338, or email:
senator_kohl@kohl.senate.gov
Congresswoman Baldwin: 202-225-2906, or email:
tammy.baldwin@mail.house.gov
Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Joseph Biden: 202-224-5042