The Nashville UNA-USA Cordell Hull Chapter will be celebrating the 80th anniversary UN Day on Saturday, October 25th. UN Day is an international holiday commemorating the founding of the United Nations in 1945. Today, this work is more vital than ever given the state of turmoil and uncertainty the world faces. This year’s theme will be “Challenging Hate: Standing Together for Universal Human Rights”. Our featured keynote speaker will be Amy Sayward.

A historian of the United Nations and of Tennessee, Amy Sayward has written books on both topics. She is a Professor of history, as well as the New American Democracy Project director at Middle Tennessee State University. She will discuss Cordell Hull's role in the creation of the United Nations and highlight the organization's successes over its 80 year history.  

In addition, the program will include our 2nd annual elementary school essay and poster contest involving the vital work of the UN. Students were asked to create a poster or essay about a specific UNHR article and what it means to them by our Education Committee. Hopefully, we can cheer on a new generation of UN supporters!

Your presence would mean the world to us as we come together to celebrate and support UNA Cordell Hull Nashville Chapter. As a valued member of our community, your involvement is crucial to the success of our mission of "Educating, inspiring and mobilizing Tennesseans to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations". We deeply appreciate your ongoing commitment to our Chapter. Your contributions have made a significant impact, and with your continued support we can achieve even greater things.

The Chapter hopes to see everyone at the Tennessee State Archives on 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way in Nashville from 1PM to 3PM on Saturday October 25th. To see last year’s essay and poster contest winners, click the following link: https://tnuhr.org/2024-youth-art/