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UNAASA is pleased to invite members and our broader network to a cocktail reception under the warm hospitality of local food icon Andy Clappis to commemorate our immediate Past President Lidia Moretti. A celebration of her life and achievements and fittingly, we will be also highlighting 2026 as the UN International Year of the Volunteer for Sustainable Development. South Australian Artist Tiziana Rinna will be exhibiting a new collection of art dedicated to Lidia at the cocktail reception with part of the proceeds going to UNAASA. Lidia was a passionate advocate for the community and for youth. Her achievements in education, the slow food movement, cultural exchange, international issues, social justice, the environment, radio and community engagement deserve to be recognised. The event is open to all to attend. 🌟Tribute Event for Lidia Moretti in the UN International Year of the Volunteer for Sustainable Development 🕊️ 🗓️ Fri 20th November 2026 | 6-8pm 📍Andy Clappis's Our Place At Willunga Hill💰$60pp Italian inspired dinner canapes | $30pp Return Bus from CBD to Willunga Hill (optional)RSVP: Fri 13th November DRESS CODE: Cocktail🎫: www.trybooking.com/DQZXG#IVY26#volunteer#peace
Happy UN Day on Saturday 24 October 🌏🕊️Founded in the devastating aftermath of World War II, for 80 years, the United Nations remains steadfast in its commitment to peace with justice; grounded in international law and the human rights of all people.“The United Nations is an essential part of the fabric of our world.And it’s needed more than ever.”Secretary-General António Guterres stresses the organization's indispensable role in protecting and improving the lives of people around the world.Saturday is UN Day.medium.com/we-the-peoples/why-the-un-matters-more-than-ever-fefdfcaf0a37
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Thank you to our outgoing Chief Patron Governor Frances Adamson AC.At the end of Her Excellency’s distinguished five-year term - we take the opportunity to recognise her dedication to service and to the South Australian community. Alongside Mr Bunting, she has made people from every walk of life feel welcomed, valued and represented.Since October 2021, Her Excellency has honoured the role through countless conversations and unwavering commitment to South Australians.We congratulate Mr Grant Stevens APM as the Governor-designate recommended by SA Premier Peter Malinauskas and approved by King Charles III. We look forward to his appointment as the 37th Governor of South Australia on 9th October 2026.
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What a delightful evening we had to recognise 2026 as the UN International Year of the Woman Farmer #iwd2026 Major "Moogy" Sumner AM, UNAASA Indigenous Advisor gave a generous welcome to country and Martin Haese, former Lord Mayor of the City of Adelaide, Chair of the Premier’s Climate Change Council, Special Envoy to Singapore and Southeast Asia eloquently provided the UN Secretary’s message. We were ably entertained by UN Youth SA President Julia Overeem with a few country tunes! We were so fortunate to have the Hon Katrine Hilyard MP attend in her capacity as Minister for Women and speak about rural women and their multiple roles and their often unrecognised contributions to farming and life on the land.Our Keynote Robyn Verrall award winning farming entrepreneur, author and community leader was an absolute treat, reminding us to provide a seat at the table and to encourage the next generation of leaders.It was a pleasure to present charity Harvesting Potential with a donation to support rural girls reach their goals, and have some outstanding examples in attendance.Thank you to Robyn Verrall and Foodbank SA & Central Australia their generous support for this event, our generous donors and to Woodlane Pantry for sponsoring our new member prize. Thank you to Del De’Salisbury for the beautiful photos and our Vice President Rob Dempsey who was our wonderful MC for the night
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Was a fantastic evening. Deeply grateful to have has a small part to play, and so happy to see Harvesting Potential Inc pick up that check ensuring more young girls get support to become all they dream of.
Interested in the United Nations? The United Nations Association of Australia will take a small group study tour for the first time toUnited Nations Headquarters in Bangkok 28 FEBRUARY - 6 MARCH 2027Bangkok serves as the major regional hub for the United Nations in the Asia and Pacific region. The UN Country Team (UNCT) in Thailand consists of 21UN agencies and is dedicated to advancing all the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasising the importance of SDG localization to bring theglobal agenda to the local level for impact.
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This will be a wonderful tribute to Lidia,whom we all remember with love and respect. Thanks,Andy,for hosting this special event.