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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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In an extraordinary and shameful meeting before the world's press in the White House on 28 February 2025, US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance attacked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accusing him of disrespectful behaviour towards the United States, of gambling with the lives of millions and with the third world war and told him to stop holding …
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Speaking in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on 14 May 2024, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Russian President Vladimir Putin must pay to rebuild what he has destroyed in Ukraine. "What Putin destroyed, Russia should - must - pay to rebuild. It's what international law demands. And it's what the Ukrainian people deserve," Mr Blinken said during his …
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A Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment commissioned by the Ukrainian Government, the World Bank Group, the European Commission and the UN estimates that the total cost of Ukrainian reconstruction and recovery from war damage up to the end of 2024 will be $524 billion (€506 billion) over the next decade, which is approximately 2.8 times the estimated nominal GDP of …
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On 16 February 2025, Sir John Major who was British Prime Minister from 1990 to 1997 gave an interview on BBC Radio 4 in which he told James Naughtie: There’s no doubt in my mind that the world is changing and that it’s reshaping, that it may not be reshaping in a way that’s congenial to the west and that …
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On the third anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, the United States voted in the same way as Russia on two resolutions at the UN General Assembly meeting on 25 February. First the US joined its new ally Russia and other countries such as North Korea and Belarus in voting against a Ukrainian resolution condemning Moscow's actions and supporting …
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On 18 February 2025, the third anniversary of Russia's totally illegal invasion of Ukraine, the habitual liar Donald Trump blamed Ukraine, addressing President Zelensky as follows: You should have never started . You could have made a deal… I could have made a deal that would have given them almost all of the land. He said that the Ukrainian president …
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Fighting climate change is fundamental to securing a safe and prosperous world and the UN is supporting nations and individuals to take appropriate actions to ensure this happens, although many national leaders see today's prosperity as more important than any future disaster. Many people and organisations in Coventry, including the City Council, are taking positive steps to reduce their carbon …
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The United Nations Association - UK (UNA-UK) - a civil society organisation founded in 1945 - has been a leading advocate for the UN since its inception. In fact, the Association pre-dates the UN. Growing out of the League of Nations Union, it held its first meeting before the UN Charter had been finalised. UNA-UK has a small permanent staff …
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UNA-UK's new Chair of the Board, Ian Martin, sent this message to members and supporters on 13 February 2025. I am honoured to have been appointed as Chair of the Board of Trustees of UNA-UK, at a time when our work is going to be of critical importance. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN …
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Want to meet some interesting people and help make the world safer, fairer and more sustainable? Want to gain valuable experience in planning and organising fantastic events? Or fancy writing web articles about climate change, international peace and security, human rights and sustainable development? Then find out about our available roles and complete the application form below to register as …
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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 theme of International Women’s Day 8 March 2025 will be For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment Image from https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ This year’s theme calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind. Central to this vision is empowering the next generation—youth, particularly young women …
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On 17 March, Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be showing the documentary feature film CENSORING PALESTINE produced by Platform Films. It is number 3 of their series "The Big Lie". Platform Films' describe the film as follows: This documentary feature film exposes the most outrageous attack on free speech in modern times. A genocide is happening in Palestine, but the newspapers and TV …
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Thursday 20 March 2025 marks International Day of Happiness, which aims to make people around the world realize the importance of happiness within their lives. Why not share happiness with friends and family on the International Day of Happiness. Taking the time to note and appreciate what oneself have to be thankful for, even the little things, will make people …
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The UNA-UK Conference Committee is delighted to host the 2025 UNA-UK Conference, a key event for fostering dialogue, collaboration, and actionable outcomes that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UNA-UK’s mission. Event Details Date: Saturday, 12 April 2025 Time: 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM Venue: London (exact address to follow) Format: Hybrid (in-person or online participation) …
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