Allison Hess

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Allison Hess served as International Engagement Associate at the Unitarian Universalist Association until April 2022. Allison grew up in Thousand Oaks, CA a third generation Unitarian Universalist. She graduated from Colby College in Waterville, ME with a B.A. in French Studies and double minored in Mathematics and Anthropology. After interning at the UU@UN, Allison worked at Indego Africa, assisting with finances and operations in the organization's offices in New York City and Kigali, Rwanda. She joined the UUA's International Office staff in 2015.

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In a few days, the UN will convene people virtually from around the world for a Food Systems Summit aimed at transforming food systems globally to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. In 2015, the UN set 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable...

By Allison Hess | September 22, 2021 | From International Unitarian Universalism

The 2021 Intergenerational Seminar focused on grounding, connecting, and equipping attendees to create climate and food justice.

By Allison Hess | May 12, 2021 | From International Unitarian Universalism

National elections have a much more global impact than we sometimes consider. Take the world community into account when filling out your ballot.

By Allison Hess | October 6, 2020 | From International Unitarian Universalism

There’s no question about it: The world as we knew it no longer exists. The upheaval to “normal life” caused by the coronavirus might also bring an upheaval to the structures that keep inequalities in place – but it’s not guaranteed. The pandemic has certainly drawn much wider attention to...

By Allison Hess | May 20, 2020 | From International Unitarian Universalism

With human rights under threat around the world, this Human Rights Day we all must be engaged to make sure that every person's human rights are respected and protected. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 71 years old today, lists the human rights that we must come together to fight for.

By Allison Hess, Bruce Knotts | December 10, 2019 | From International Unitarian Universalism

This special anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is an alert call to the world, reminding us that these human rights have been affirmed by all countries of the UN, but that listing them is not enough: They must also be fulfilled. We have a lot of work to do.

By Allison Hess | December 10, 2018 | From International Unitarian Universalism

Opportunity for Youth and Adults to take the lead on the global stage Are you passionate about creating inclusive learning environment and working for peace and justice on a worldwide scale? The Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office is looking for youth and adults to lead their upcoming Intergenerational Spring Seminar! Apply by June 5th to serve as a Youth Dean or Adult Dean for the most international and intergenerational event in the UU universe!

By Allison Hess | May 31, 2018 | From Events and Opportunities

What is the Heart of Unitarian/Universalism? What is at the core of our varied theologies and diverse cultural contexts that brings Unitarians and Unitarian Universalists together as a single faith? What does this faith call us to be and to do, today? These were the central questions posed by the 2018 Conference of the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists (ICUU) which met in Kathmandu, Nepal February 12-15, 2018.

By Allison Hess | February 27, 2018 | From International Unitarian Universalism

Over the last few years, I have felt myself going back and forth between waves of fear, anger, sadness, shame, and mourning when I read the news. With each breaking news alert, I brace myself for another wave. When was the last time I got a breaking news alert that contained good news? I can’t...

By Allison Hess | October 19, 2017 | From International Unitarian Universalism

As the orange sun set over the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, February 16, 2017, women gathered from around the world in Pacific Grove, California to begin a three-day convocation exploring issues important to women’s rights and justice. It was the...

By Allison Hess | February 24, 2017 | From International Unitarian Universalism

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