Mission
We bring psychological science to bear on the work of the United Nations (un) through educating and advocating to foster dialogue and collaboration between APA un staff, member state representatives, and other nongovernmental organizations (ngos) to encourage the development of psychologically informed policies, practices, and programs.
We also work to educate the psychology community about the work and relevance of the un to the practice and discipline of psychology.
Vision
The un volunteer representatives aim to advance global health, well-being, and human rights. We embrace a global perspective and utilize psychology to make a positive impact on critical societal issues and promote human rights.
We draw on the science and practice of psychology, including its many subdivisions and tools, to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goalsopens in new window (SDG): Seventeen interconnected targets addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequalities, climate change, environmental degradation, and peace and justice. Learn more about psychology’s contributions to achieving the SDGs.Values
Our values include diversity, equity, and inclusion; and culture, context, and collaboration.
Accreditation
APA is an accredited ngo at the United Nationsopens in new window where it holds special consultative status with the Economic and Social Councilopens in new window and is affiliated with the Department of Global Communicationsopens in new window.
