Faith Leslie
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Legislative and Comms for @BetterWorldOrg, SAIS Europe and Elon alumn
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The Montreal Protocol turns 35 this September. Since then, an estimated 2 million cases of skin cancer have been prevented each year, saving roughly $1.8 trillion in medical expenses, according to the UN Environment Programme. With the Montreal Protocol, the UN keeps US healthy. #UNforUS
Today marks the 24th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, a commitment to the indispensable role of women in peace and security. See just one example of how women are making a difference through UN Peacekeeping around the globe!
.@LJMaguire, Director of UN Development's Bureau for Management Services, has spent 26 years at #UNDP. "For taxpayers," she says, "investing in the UN is not just the right thing to do; it’s the smart thing to do." More Better World Campaign United Nations Foundation #UNforUS ow.ly/pP8g50U5JkB
"By 2050, the annual death toll from AMR is on track to exceed 10 million." During the World Health Organization (WHO)'s World AMR Awareness Week, read how antimicrobial resistance threatens American health and why the U.S.-UN relationship is key in combatting this global threat. betterworldcampaign.org/global-health/…
Behind each UN Peacekeeping mission is a mandate balancing diplomacy & action. Part of our Behind the Blue Helmets series, read how the diplomatic devil lies in the details from Director of P&S Vincent Valdmanis and Senior Associate Faith Leslie. betterworldcampaign.org/blog/between-t…
Great to hear Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) underscore the far-reaching impact of malaria on Africa and the cost benefit of malaria investments in today's Secretary of State Confirmation. Margaret Reilly McDonnell AlisonOWheeler Peter Yeo Better World Campaign United Nations Foundation U.S. President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) The Global Fund
With MONUSCO's departure from the DRC delayed in the face of escalating violence, what happens next? In our latest Expert Insights, learn how the United Nations handles the delicate process of withdrawal and the potential risks that come with an early exit. betterworldcampaign.org/peace-and-secu…
🚨 New op-ed from SG António Guterres 🚨 In the fight to end endless wars, read just how UN Peacekeeping serves as "one of the most powerful examples of the worlds commitment to peace." usatoday.com/story/opinion/…
True peace begins on the ground—long before violence erupts and UN Peacekeeping is on the frontlines. Want to learn how the United Nations’s proactive moves are working to end endless wars? Check out Faith Leslie's latest blog. betterworldcampaign.org/peace-and-secu…
UN in the Field 🇺🇳 | Fighting Malnutrition in the Philippines In this southern region—where decades of conflict left one of the country's highest rates of child malnutrition—UNICEF Philippines is delivering hope. Join Behzad Noubary in Upi as health workers bring life-saving care to kids.
Want the full story? Explore how peace, partnership and UNICEF Philippines' work in the Philippines are helping children recover from malnutrition and build healthier futures. 🔗 Latest Blog: betterworldcampaign.org/global-health/…
UN in the Field 🇺🇳 | Feeding Minds, Fueling Communities In the 🇵🇭, home-grown school feeding programs deliver nutritious meals to kids and support local farmers. Regis Chapman of WFP Philippines 🇵🇭 explains how food, education & development come together—one meal at a time.
UN in the Field 🇺🇳 | Responding When Disaster Strikes The Philippines faces more natural disasters than any other country in the world. WFP Philippines 🇵🇭 and Regis Chapman are on the ground, partnering with local communities to deliver fast, effective emergency response.
80 years ago, the U.S. Senate ratified the United Nations Charter—turning the devastation of war into a commitment to peace. From 1945 to today, the vision endures: a safer, more united, better world. Learn more about the day America said “Yes” to the world: betterworldcampaign.org/blog/celebrati…