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Dear Reader, Below we list the latest news and articles from our website related to international affairs and issues such as sustainable development. Read these stories and more, plus information about forthcoming events, by following the links below. You might also like the Coventry Climate Action Network website which we also maintain. Please check it out at https://covcan.uk/ Philip Brown Secretary, UNA Coventry Branch
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Recent ArticlesSee our website for more of our recent news articles. |
Video published by United Nations General Assembly Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (#CEIRPP). The Committee was established in 1975 by the United Nations General Assembly to recommend a programme designed to enable the Palestinian people to exercise their inalienable rights, defined by the General Assembly as the right to self determination, independence and …
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Marc Gwamaka delivered Coventry Lord Mayor’s Peace Lecture on 10 November 2023. The following summary was written by Marc Gwamaka, Nes Ozar, David Fish and Philip Brown. Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation organised the lecture and Coventry University paid for Marc's visit to Coventry. Thank you to the Lord Mayor of Coventry for inviting me to give …
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The following article was first published by United Nations News. As the pause in fighting in Gaza appeared to enter a fifth day on Tuesday, UN humanitarians warned that aid deliveries needed to multiply immediately to save the lives of the injured and stem the risk of a deadly disease outbreak that has left doctors “terrified”. Priorities include transporting fuel …
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En-ROADS is a freely-available online simulator that provides policymakers, educators, businesses, the media, and the public with the ability to test and explore cross-sector climate solutions. En-ROADS is a global climate simulator that allows users to explore the impact that dozens of policies—such as electrifying transport, pricing carbon, and improving agricultural practices—have on hundreds of factors like energy prices, temperature, …
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This video from Climate Home News explores the issues around energy transition, loss and damage finance, and carbon trading rules at this years Conference of the Parties (COP28) which begins today, 30 November 2023 in Dubai. Where does recent climate diplomacy leave us and what is still to play for? The speakers are: Avinash Persaud, advisor to Barbados’ prime minister Mia …
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On 31 October 2023, Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham, OCHA Director of Coordination delivered a briefing to the UN Security Council on the Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine, on Behalf of Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Martin Griffiths. While much international attention is rightly concentrated on the grave events in the Middle East, it is important that we do …
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On 25 November 2023, Warwick District United Nations Association hosted Dr Carl Wright who addressed the subject: UN's Sustainable Development Goals – What are they and can they be achieved? More information below the video. https://youtu.be/-Nw5FZiM5Kg Carl Wright co-chaired UN consultations/negotiations on the 2030 Agenda on SDGs. He is a former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum and a …
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The following statement was issued by UNA-UK on 26 October 2023. UNA-UK calls on the UK and its allies to use all tools available to halt the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. More than two weeks of devastating violence has resulted in civilian casualties of an unconscionable scale - we echo the message from the UN Secretary-General: nothing can justify the atrocities …
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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 …
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The 28th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, more commonly known as COP28, is happening in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 30 November to 12 December. OCHA is taking part in COP28 under the leadership of USG Martin Griffiths. As we head towards the COP, here are things you should know. Why does climate …
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Olive oil, dates, almonds, maftoul, soap, embroidery, crafted goods and olive wood carvings will be available at various times during the Christmas Tree Festival 7 to 10 December in Earlsdon Methodist Church Earlsdon Avenue South, Coventry, CV5 6NF Payment on most days by cash, cheque, card or bank transfer. The café will be open so you can enjoy refreshments while …
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At its landmark 75th anniversary this year, the Genocide Convention remains highly relevant. The 1948 Genocide Convention codified for the first time the crime of genocide in international law. Its preamble recognizes that “at all periods of history genocide has inflicted great losses on humanity” and that international cooperation is required to “liberate humankind from such an odious scourge”. To …
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10 December 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This landmark document enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. The Declaration was …
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Coventry United Nations Association will hold its Annual General Meeting on 18 January via video link. All are welcome to hear a report of what we have achieved in the past year, to vote for key Committee members and to help us plan the future of this UNA Branch. Follow this link to join the meeting.
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