America Engages the World: A Public Forum on the Global Role of the United States September 11, 2009

Join with us to discuss the changing international role of the United States and consider how the U.S. can work with other nations to address critical global issues. Learn how to become actively involved in our community to support positive U.S. international engagement, human rights, human security, and a more just and peaceful world.

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Features:

RAMU DAMODARAN
Deputy Director, Department of Public Information, United Nations, will discuss “Civil Society and the United Nations”

Ambassador Thomas Miller
President & CEO, the United Nations Association of the United States of America will discuss,
"The Foreign Policy Agenda of the Obama Administration"

Morning panels on:
"Rethinking National Security for the 21st Century"
"International Human Rights: Thinking Globally and Acting Locally"

Afternoon breakout sessions on many topics, including the role of the United Nations in peacekeeping and development, the Millennium Development Goals, climate change, diplomatic careers, human rights, torture, sustainable development, international law, immigrant rights, women's rights, and more!

Participating Organizations:
The American Red Cross (Washtenaw County Chapter)
Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice
PeaceJam
Michigan Peaceworks
The Michigan Peace Team
Anti-Defamation League
Physicians for Social Responsibility
The American Association of University Women
The Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee
Amnesty International (Detroit Chapter)
Ann Arbor Veterans for Peace
...and more.

Sponsors:
College of Arts and Sciences, EMU
International Affairs and Department of Political Science
EMU Division of Student Affairs
EMU Student Government
EMU Student Center
UNA-USA, Michigan Division and Huron Valley Chapter
EMU Office of the Provost