United Nations Liaison Committee
Co-Chairs, Anna Costakis, M.D., M.B.A. and Ludwing Florez Salamanca, M.D., PhD
Committee Mission
As a representative of the NYCPS to the United Nations, the UN Liaison Committee strives to decrease the burden of mental illness in individuals and communities worldwide. Through education and advocacy, the committee aims to inspire change by bridging its mission with the United Nations’ mission to promote peace and security.
Committee Vision
We are working to facilitate a world, where all communities have full access to innovative, high-quality, affordable, evidence-based mental health prevention and treatment, where we all have the opportunity to achieve our fullest potential and, where all can participate in and contribute to every aspect of life irrespective of mental illness.
Committee Goals
• To represent the goals and values of the American Psychiatric Association within the United Nations.
• To partner with other NGOs working with the UN system to work towards the mission and vision of our organization.
• To raise awareness within the psychiatric community about international issues and concerns that could impact the wellbeing of people living with mental illness or at risk of developing it.
• To help the international community recognize the mental health consequences of poverty, forced migration, war and other chronic adversities.
*If you would like more information about this committee, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know about any previous experience you have had with the United Nations or international governments.
Upcoming Events & Ways to Get Involved
The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is requesting written submissions regarding "The human rights situation of children of African descent." If you are interested in working in a submission please contact the United Nations Liaison Committee at [email protected]. The deadline is May 16th. Please click here for more information.
The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is requesting contributions to the Report of the Secretary-General in preparation to the 77th General Assembly: “A global call for concrete action for the elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and the comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.” If you are interested in working on a submission please contact the United Nations Liaison Committee at [email protected]. The deadline has already passed but they are still considering submissions.
The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is requesting input to inform the preparation of an independent expert report to the 77th General Assembly on peace, security, sexual orientation and gender identity: "Protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity." If you are interested in working in a submission please contact the United Nations Liaison Committee at [email protected]. The deadline has already passed but they are still considering submissions. Click here for more information.
Past Events
Movie Night
December 10, 2018
The UN Committee hosted a movie night on the topic of sexual harassment in the work place and a screening of the film, The Story of North Country.
Integrated Care for Individuals with Mental Disabilities
June 15, 2017
Under the leadership of Dr. Vivian Pender, the UN Committee organized a panel at the United Nations. The presentation was a side-event of the 10th Conference of States Parties of the 61st session of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
Other Past Events
Movie Night
December 6, 2017
Movie Night
December 14, 2016
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