Hadassah Applauds Nomination of Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Be United States Ambassador to the United Nations
US Ambassador to the UN Nominee Linda Thomas-Greenfield
NEW YORK, NY: January 19, 2021 – Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA), released the following statement today:
“It is with enormous pleasure that the National Board, membership and professional staff of Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA), congratulate Linda Thomas-Greenfield on being President-elect Joseph R. Biden’s choice for United States Ambassador to the United Nations.
“Ms. Thomas-Greenfield’s nomination signals America’s return to diplomacy that seeks to build bridges and mutual understanding and is an unambiguous statement of President-elect Biden’s determination to reengage with the community of nations and reestablish America’s position as a world leader. The restoration of United Nations Ambassador to a cabinet-level position makes clear to allies and non-allies alike that America has a moral obligation to call out undemocratic behavior wherever it is found around the globe.
“The accomplishments and vast experience that Ms. Thomas-Greenfield will bring to the job give us hope that the United States can recapture the world’s belief in the American experiment as it was imagined by our nation’s founders almost 250 years ago.”
About Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA)
Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA), is the largest Jewish women’s organization in the United States. With nearly 300,000 members, Associates, and supporters, Hadassah brings women together to effect change and advocate on such critical issues as ensuring the security of Israel, combating antisemitism, and promoting women’s health. Through the Hadassah Medical Organization’s (HMO) two hospitals in Jerusalem, Hadassah delivers exemplary patient care to over a million people every year and supports world-renowned medical research. HMO serves without regard to race, religion, or nationality and earned a Nobel Peace Prize Nomination in 2005 for building “bridges to peace.” Additionally, Hadassah supports several Youth Aliyah villages that set at-risk children in Israel on the path to a successful future. For more information, visit www.hadassah.org.