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THE UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION
Of the United States of America,
Hawaii Division
present...
UNITING THE WORLD WITH ALOHA -
A WEEKEND OF PEACEMAKING
Friday April 23, 3-7:30pm
MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Sponsored by the United Nations Club of UH-Manoa
Theme: The Environment & Sustainable Development
Location: William S. Richardson School of Law, Room #2
Interested delegates should contact cadew@hawaii.edu
FREE - Refreshments served, donations gratefully accepted
at the door.
Saturday April 24, 9am-12:45pm
UNA-USA - HAWAI`I DIVISION
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
Theme: The role of the U.N. and Youth in peacemaking
in the Middle East
Location: University of Hawai`i-Manoa, School of Architecture
Auditorium, corner of University and Metcalf St.
Keynote: Prof. Majid Tehranian, Prof. at University of
Hawai'i and Director, Toda Institute for Global Peace & Policy Research;
Joined by student delegate Kiro Marder and participants in the Morocco
Youth Millennium Congress.
Introduction: by U.S. Ambassador Alvin Adams, Jr. (ret.)
Lunch: Dialogue with Dr. Tehranian and students
Parking: $3.00/on site all day in the University Ave. lot, or at the Dole
Street parking structure, or on street parking.
Suggested Donation: $10.00 for program, morning coffee and lunch
Saturday April 24, 1-6:15pm
FIRST UNAFF TRAVELING FILM FESTIVAL HAWAI`I
Theme: "Above All Nations Is Humanity"; three documentaries
showcasing the worldwide struggle for justice and dignity for all people.
Location: University of Hawai`i-Manoa - School of Architecture
Auditorium
1:00pm
Keynote: Prof. Vilsoni Hereniko, Director of The Land
Has Eyes premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2004
Introduction: Jasmina Bojic, Film Critic, Educator, Founder
& Executive Director of UNAFF & UNAFF-TF
1:30-3:30pm
"Ralph Bunche:
An American Odyssey"
The story of legendary African-American scholar and statesman Ralph Johnson
Bunche's rise to Under-Secretary General of the UN. Dr. Bunche was the
first person of color to win the Nobel Peace Prize (1950).
3:30pm
Speaker Hawai`i State Rep. Helene Hale, Dr. Bunche's niece (invited).
4-5:00pm
"Empty Oceans,
Empty Nets"
Examines the global fisheries crisis and the forces pushing many marine
fish stocks toward commercial extension.
5-6:15pm
"In the Light of Reverence"
Explores America's cultural relationship to nature in three places considered
sacred by native peoples.
6:15-7:15pm
Reception with the Filmmakers
Pu'pu's, soft drinks & music
SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR
Students $6.00 -- General Admission $10.00
Donations are gratefully accepted to help support organization expenses.
Proceeds will support the UN Club of UH-Manoa and UNA-USA, Hawai`i Division
and UNAFF-TF Hawai`i.
Contact: Joanne Tachibana
(808) 487-8148 or jtachibana@unahawaii.org
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