LU/UN partnership provides opportunities for all Lehigh students, faculty, and staff to gain skills necessary to become successful global changemakers by engaging with the United Nations in meaningful ways.
LU/UN Partnership Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Each year more than 1,000 Lehigh faculty, staff and students attend UN conferences, high-level briefings and private meetings with ambassadors and other UN officials in New York City and on campus. No matter what your major, year or discipline, there’s something exciting that you can become involved with via the Lehigh University / United Nations Partnership.
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At a Glance - Semester at the UN
Lehigh/United Nations 20th Anniversary Celebration
Lehigh/United Nations 20th Anniversary Celebration
NYC Trip: Students Visit Ford Foundation and US Mission to the UN
NYC Trip: Students Visit Ford Foundation and US Mission to the UN
Gender Advocacy Around the World NGO Symposium Panel
Gender Advocacy Around the World NGO Symposium Panel
Lehigh Students Present at the UN Commission on the Status of Women Conference
Lehigh Students Present at the UN Commission on the Status of Women Conference
Lehigh Attends Women and Girls in Science Conference
Lehigh Attends Women and Girls in Science Conference
Lehigh University's World Affairs Club and International Students Visit the United Nations
Lehigh University's World Affairs Club and International Students Visit the United Nations
News & Announcements
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Leaders discuss intersection between technology, women’s rights at United Nations panel
A Lehigh University panel discussed how technology can provide economic empowerment and safety for women while warning of risks like AI exploitation and digital inequality. The experts emphasized that while digital tools can bridge gender gaps, global success depends on improving literacy and infrastructure.
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Faculty Fellow Sabrina Arias explores who shapes the United Nations
Lehigh University Faculty Fellow Sabrina Arias researches how small states influence the United Nations agenda through diplomatic capital as part of the LU/UN Partnership and the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals initiative.
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Students Engage EU Diplomat to the United Nations
Counselor Elisa Hein from the EU Mission to the UN spoke to nearly 40 attendees about global trade and UN financing issues. She discussed the EU's role, budgetary matters, and answered questions on budget constraints and EU negotiations.