Get Involved
Want to GET INVOLVED? There are three ways you can get involved:
TAKE ACTION: Advocacy is at the heart of USNC-UN Women's mission. We are the voice of UN Women within the US, working within our communities and across the nation to spread the word of UN Women's vital programs toward gender equality. Stand with USNC for UN Women to support social, political and economic equality for all girls and women around the world.
- Support funding for UN Women: Your USNC membership, donations and gifts help us realize our mission to empower women around the world.
- Call-In Days: Join us throughout the year as USNC-UN Women members and supporters call their Congressional representatives to request more funding for UN Women in the international affairs budget. Click here for the full script.
- Visit your representatives. Learn how to meet with your representatives in Washington, DC and in your home state in this guideline.
USNC-UN Women also works with other organizations to further women's rights, both here and around the world. As part of the CEDAW Task Force, USNC-UN Women calls for ratification of the global women's treaty by the US Senate. USNC-UN Women also supports the US National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security as part of the Civil Society Working Group on 1325.
JOIN OR START A CHAPTER: We need your voices in your communities to raise awareness of UN Women and issues that affect women and girls around the globe. Join kindred spirits committed to gender equality by searching for a chapter in your area. No chapter in your area? No problem - email us to find out how to start one in your area!
LEARN MORE: We need your help to make a positive and lasting change for women and girls around the world. Join our movement and spread the word about our work to your networks. Sign up for ournewsletter and follow us on social media.
Please visit the General Advocacy Timeline to see our monthly events.