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Secretary, UNA Coventry Branch
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Working for UN

This page is in response to persistent demands from university students for information about how to find work within the UN. It shows, among other things, a 2h35m video of a presentation by UN staff explaining UN Career Opportunities and how to prepare for and take part in an interview.

UN rights office condemns ‘chaotic’ Israeli mass evacuation orders in Gaza

Mass evacuation orders issued by the Israeli military to the people of Gaza continue to push them “into ever smaller areas” amid “ever-intensifying violence” in likely violation of international humanitarian law, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on 26 January. The OHCHR warning came nearly four months into the war, which has seen widespread Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip in …

UN world court calls for prevention of genocidal acts in Gaza

On 26 January, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) declared that Palestinians had a right to be protected from acts of genocide, calling on Israel to “take all measures within its power” to prevent such actions and allow the entry of desperately needed humanitarian aid into the war-shattered enclave. Reading out the order at the Peace Palace in The Hague …

UNA Coventry Annual Report 2023

Delivered during AGM January 18 2024. Committee during 2023 Chair - Shagufta Hamid-Khan Secretary - Philip Brown Treasurer - Mohammed Aaqib Activities in 2023 Pillars of the UN 1 Peace & Security 2 Human Rights 3 Justice & International Law 4 Sustainable Development Peace & Security Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace & Reconciliation Participation in meetings and education group …

Minutes of UNA Coventry AGM 2023

Held via Zoom, 18 Jan 2024 Present Philip Brown - UNA Coventry Barrie Oxtoby - UNA Central Gian Clare - UNA Warwick Caroline Wilson - UNA Warwick Ruth Longoni - Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation (LMPC) Haadi Khalid - Warwick UN Society Matters arising from AGM 2022 None. Report on activities in 2023 https://unacov.uk/una-coventry-annual-report-2023/ Election of Officers …

UNRWA to investigate allegations staffers played role in 7 October attacks

Secretary-General António Guterres has asked the head of the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees, UNRWA, to “swiftly” investigate “extremely serious allegations” that several agency staffers were involved in the 7 October terror attacks in southern Israel. Mr. Guterres has also asked UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini to swiftly investigate and any employees found to have taken part in or “abetted what transpired” in …

Human Rights and UK Government

According to the Public Law Project , the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill disables important human rights safeguards by disapplying most of the Human Rights Act 1998 and requiring domestic judges to disregard international law and interim measures of the European Court of Human Rights. The Bill returned to the House of Commons on January 16 2024 and …

UNHCR chief warns of dramatic humanitarian suffering throughout Ukraine

on 26 January, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, warned of dramatic humanitarian suffering throughout Ukraine and worsening conditions as war-affected civilians suffer through the harsh winter. Wrapping up a week-long visit to the country, he made a strong appeal for greater international humanitarian support. “The fighting has escalated and the humanitarian situation in the country is dramatic and …

UN Crisis Relief for Gaza

Help the people of Gaza Civilians are paying a horrific price for the ongoing war. Over 3 million people in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank need urgent humanitarian aid and protection. You can help the UN to help families caught up in this catastrophic situation. crisisrelief.un.org/opt-crisis

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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Female Genital Mutilation Day 2024 Theme: Her Voice. Her Future

6 February has been recognised as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation since 2012. The aim of this day is to amplify and direct the efforts on the elimination of this practice. See here for more details. Since 2008 the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has been working with UNICEF leading the largest global programme to accelerate the …

International Contest for Minority Artists 2024

UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) and the non-governmental organizations Minority Rights Group International and Freemuse are running the International Contest for Minority Artists 2024 with a focus on the theme of Memory in the Present. The deadline for submissions is 15 February 2024. Artists who identify as belonging to a minority are invited to submit high-quality electronic images of up to five works of art related to minorities …

Muslim Health & Wellbeing Event

Coventry Muslim Forum in partnership with NHS in Coventry & Warwickshire will host an event on 18 February 2024 in Coventry Muslim Resource Centre, Coventry CV6 5EE. Local NHS staff will be on hand offering advice, information, support and screening checks separately for men and women. Book your place here Services and information · Long Covid—diagnosis and support · Mental …

London International Model United Nations 2024

London International Model United Nations (LIMUN) University Conference will take place from 23 to 25 February. LIMUN is a platform for international dialogue and multifaceted diplomacy, hosting delegates, chairs and ambassadors from around the world, acting as an established academic institution for youth debate and advocacy for over two decades. This year, we are beyond thrilled than before to welcome …

Nottingham Model United Nations 2024

NOTTSMUN 2024 will take place in Nottingham University Park Campus, from the 15th of March to the 17th of March. It will include five committees: DISEC, SOCHUM, SC, COP and Crisis. Just as last year, we will offer free tea and coffee to all the attendees. Prepare yourself for three exciting conference days with two socials and an unforgettable closing …

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