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Third Worldwide Vigil Third Worldwide Vigil on the
UN Financial CrisisOctober 23, 1998
The 3rd UN Vigil in New York City
Demanding a Stronger, More Effective and More Democratic UN
On October 23, 1998, the eve of United Nations Day, concerned citizens in 18 countries worldwide joined in a Third Worldwide Vigil as a protest against member states, in particullar the United States, who have not paid their full dues assessments to the UN. People gathered in public places, the US and other Embassys abroad. These vigils called on the United States - and all others - to pay up and made a forceful statement in support of the United Nations and our vision for its stronger and more democratic future.
This page contains links to information on the 1998 Vigil including the text of a message from Secretary General Kofi Annan and a letter to US Ambassador Peter Burleigh.
Message of Secretary General Annan to the Worldwide Vigil
Message delivered at the New York vigil by Asst. Secretary General Gillian Sorensen. Other vigils could read this message to participants as part of their activity.Letter to Ambassador A. Peter Burleigh
A letter signed by Global Policy Forum, UNA-USA, The World Federalist Movement and the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultation with the United Nations.Letter Announcing the Third Worldwide Vigil for the UN
A letter written by James A. Paul, Executive Director, Global Policy Forum, updated August 7, 1998.Vigil '98 Locations and Contacts
Information about locations of the 1998 vigils, with contact names, phones and email addresses.Selected Information on the UN Financial Crisis
Key information used to prepare leaflets and talk to the press.How to Organize your Own Vigil
Some helpful "how-to" documents for Vigil Organizers.Youth Mobilization in Support of a Strong and Democratic United Nations
Resolution Adopted by the NGO Plenary of the World Youth Forum of the United Nations System, Braga, Portugal, 6 August, 1998.A link to the homepage of the United Nations Association of the United States
A new survey conducted by the Wirthlin Worldwide group on behalf of UNA-USA shows a sharp increase in American's appraisal of the impotance of the U.N.
Press Release
Worldwide Vigil to Support the UN and to deplore its Financial Crisis
Information on the 1997 Worldwide Vigil
Information on the 1996 Worldwide Vigil
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