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Philip Brown

Secretary, UNA Coventry Branch
philip@unacov.uk

Recent Articles

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How to become an Intern with the United Nations

If you are thinking of entering the world of diplomacy and public policy, an internship at the United Nations could be the ideal start for you. The objective of the internship is to give you a first-hand impression of the day-to-day working environment of the United Nations. You will be given a real chance to work with our people. As …

Rishi Sunak is "leader of the fossil backlash"

This is a personal view written by Philip Brown, Secretary of the United Nations Association Coventry Branch. It does not necessarily reflect the view of the branch or UNA. Tackling climate change is one of the United Nations top priorities and should also be one of the UK government's. But the priority of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seems to be …

Security Council Debate on Ukraine Peace and Security 20-9-23

On 20 September 2023 the UN Security Council held a high-level open debate on Ukraine. The meeting was entitled Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter through effective multilateralism: Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine Several heads of state, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, participated in the meeting. This was Zelenskyy’s first in-person address to the Security …

The UN Climate Dictionary

The Climate Dictionary produced by United Nations Development Programme in August 2023 is provides an everyday guide to understanding climate change. It seeks to bridge the gap between complex scientific jargon and the general public, making climate concepts accessible and relatable to individuals from various backgrounds and levels of expertise. The concept was driven by the belief that empowering people …

General Assembly High-level Week 2023

Every year world leaders and others gather in New York during September to attend the General Assembly High-level Week. The UN General Assembly is one of the main bodies of the United Nations. It is the only UN forum in which all member states receive equal representation, and as such it is the main debating chamber of the UN. KEY …

Join UNA-UK

You can now join UNA-UK as a member for £10 per year and stand with us in support of a strong, credible and effective UN. Over the last 18 months, UNA-UK has been engaged in an extensive process of reviewing our engagement structures - how our members, supporters, and network of UNA Groups interact with us as an organisation and contribute to the …

Forthcoming Events

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Deadline to bid for Peace Festival grant

This year the Coventry Peace Festival will take place between 1st – 14th November. To apply for a grant to run an event you must apply on or before 9th October 2023. As Coventry is a city of Peace and Reconciliation, the Festival is an opportunity to showcase activity, events, exhibitions, educational work, talks, lectures, walks, etc, that highlight the notion …

Deadline for Coventry’s International Young People’s Peace Essay Competition 2023

Entries to Coventry's International Young People's Peace Essay Competition close on 31 October. Young people aged 15 to 24 can gain a certificate of participation, stand a chance to win a cash prize and can add an entry in their CV. This competition it is a tool for exploring young peoples’ opinions on peace agendas and for harnessing their enthusiasm …

Coventry Peace Festival 2023

Coventry Peace Festival will take place between 1st – 14th November. At the time of writing the programme of events is still being planned. Details will be available at https://www.coventry.gov.uk/peace

Young People Rethinking Security and Peace Conference 2023

This conference on 9th November 2023 will give 6th formers the opportunity to discuss issues of security and how they could take steps to promote peace and understand issues that concerned them. These include the environment, health, inequality and emotional security. Young people will discuss issues of security and how they can take steps to promote peace and understand issues …

Coventry Peace Lecture 2023

Coventry Lord Mayor's Peace Lecture 2023 will be held on 10 November during Coventry Peace Festival. The exact location has yet to be determined. The title will be Rwanda almost 30 years on In around 100 days in 1994, up to a million of the indigenous people of the small African country of Rwanda were killed. A civil war had …

Coventry's International Young People’s Peace Essay Award Ceremony

On 14 November 2023, Coventry United Nations Association, working with Coventry Lord Mayor's Committee for Peace and Reconciliation, will run a video event to announce the winners of Coventry's International Young People’s Peace Essay 2023. Young people aged 15 to 24 can gain a certificate of participation, stand a chance to win a cash prize and gain an entry in …

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