Welcome to the Metropolitan New York Chapter

Hello and welcome to the Metropolitan New York Chapter of the United States National Committee for UNIFEM (now part of UN Women.)  Although exploring our pages will only give you a glimpse of our organization, we would like to emphasize not only how rewarding it is to be a participant in such an amazing cause, but also how important it is to women around the world.  If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us at metrony@unifem-usnc.org.


Our Chapter
The Metro NY Chapter was founded in 1987 and is comprised of 200+ members across all ages and professions.  Together, our dedicated members raise community awareness and funds for UNIFEM by:

•   Presenting informative programs which explore the status quo of women around the world, as well as shine a light on the successes of women and girls both nationally and internationally;
  
•   Planning inspiring events that gather new and old friends, and giving them a space to discuss ongoing UNIFEM efforts, updating each other on their personal lives, or to meet others who are interested in this international community;

•   Providing speakers to organizations throughout the Metropolitan New York area

•   Participating in public programs and advocating UNIFEM goals
  

With UNIFEM/USNC, our chapter works towards raising public awareness and funds to support UNIFEM's projects around the world, enhancing women's economic security and rights, ending violence against women, reducing the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among women and girls, and advancing gender justice in democratic governance in stable and fragile states.


Join Us
Please join us as we look towards a brighter future.  Becoming a member of the Metropolitan New York chapter is easy: either join online or contact us for more information.  You will receive invitations to events throughout the year, and updates about significant milestones of UNIFEM, the US National Committee and the New York Metro Chapter.

You can also help by supporting our chapter's activities.  We host a series of educational and informational programs and  fundraisers and programs throughout the year for you to attend or sponsor.  From our annual luncheon at the United Nations to our Spring Walk, you're invited to be a part of these wonderful events.  Additionally, we have several volunteer opportunities that help our organization thrive.


Contact Us
Thank you for your interest in the Metropolitan New York chapter of UNIFEM's US National Committee.  We look forward to working with you on this important cause.

Metropolitan New York Chapter, UNIFEM-USNC (now part of UN Women)
metrony@unifem-usnc.org

Also, join our chapter's Facebook Group and follow us on Twitter.