Dear Reader,

Applications have now closed for applications to Geneva to represent UNA Coventry on the Human Rights in Action Programme. A selection panel are currently reviewing the applications.

The Coventry Schools War, Peace and Reconciliation Conference to be held at Warwick University on 19 March.

Details of these and other UN-related news and events below.

Thank you for your continued support of our work in promoting international and UN issues to the wider public.

Philip Brown

Secretary, UNA Coventry Branch
philip@unacov.uk

Recent News

Apply Now for UN Young Champions of the Earth

In 2019 seven young people aged 18 to 30 selected from every global region will be named UN Young Champions of the Earth and receive $24,000 and a host of other rewards. This a forward-looking prize designed to breathe life into the ambitions of brilliant young environmentalists. These winners will receive: seed funding, intensive training, and tailored mentorship to bring …

Human Rights in Action Selection Process

A selection panel are currently reviewing applications by young people who want to represent UNA Coventry on the Human Rights in Action program 2019. We were delighted to receive 9 applications from young people who live in or near Coventry and who want to go to Geneva to be trained in running a Human Rights project when they return. The …

UNA Coventry Ambassadors Will Deliver Schools Conference

University students and other young people aged over 18 are invited to help UNA Coventry to deliver the Schools War, Peace and Reconciliation Conference at Warwick University on 19 March. Anyone interested should contact Philip Brown at unacoventry@gmail.com

World Health Organisation

World Health Organisation (WHO) was created on 7 April 1948, a date now celebrated as World Health Day. WHO now has more than 7000 staff working in 150 country offices, in 6 regional offices and at our headquarters in Geneva. WHO’s priority in the area of health systems is moving towards universal health coverage. WHO works together with policy-makers, global …

Future UN Development System

The FUNDS project started in September 2009 from a recognition that the 30 agencies of the UN Development System have lived through several decades of a fast-changing global environment and will need to adapt to the new realities, including resurgent developing countries in Asia and Latin America, the threats and opportunities posed by globalisation, the retreat of statism and the …

Planetary Health Diet - Saves Lives and the Planet

Image from EAT-Lancet Report The EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, Health has produced a report on how to feed a future population of 10 billion people a healthy diet within planetary boundaries. It says that a radical transformation of the global food system is urgently needed and that there is substantial scientific evidence that links diets with human health and …

Forthcoming Events

Please get in touch if you want to help organise an event. Please contact events@unacov.uk

World Cancer Day

Nearly every family in the world is touched by cancer, which is now responsible for almost one in six deaths globally. On World Cancer Day (4 February) WHO highlights that cancer no longer needs to be a death sentence, as the capacity exists to reduce its burden and improve the survival and quality of life of people living with the …

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. This International Day is celebrated on 6 February. FGM reflects deep-rooted inequality between the sexes, and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women and girls. The …

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

This international day is celebrated on 11 February Science because women and girls continue to be excluded from participating fully in science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. According to a study conducted in 14 countries, the probability for female students of graduating with …

Brexit: how will the UK be seen by the rest of the world and the UN?

The Birmingham Branch United Nations Association has great pleasure in inviting you to the next meeting, which will take place on Wednesday, 6 February, at 7.30 p m. The venue will be the Moseley Exchange, 149-153 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8JP. The speaker will be: Professor Robert Curtis of the University of Birmingham, and his subject will be: Brexit: …

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

This international day is celebrated on 11 February Science because women and girls continue to be excluded from participating fully in science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. According to a study conducted in 14 countries, the probability for female students of graduating with …

Disaster Management and Resilience

Warwick District UNA are holding their next event on Saturday 16th February, 2019 at the Leamington Spa Baptist Church (Warwick Hall), Chandos Street, Leamington Spa, CV32 4RN from 12:00 pm till 2:15 pm. Disaster Management and Resilience Education for disaster risk reduction: concepts and application Guest Speaker: Dr Yung-Fang Chen Senior Lecturer in Disaster Management and Emergency Planning Emergencies and disasters …

World Day of Social Justice

20 February is the World Day of Social Justice Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. We uphold the principles of social justice when we promote gender equality or the rights of indigenous peoples and migrants. We advance social justice when we remove barriers that people face because of gender, age, race, …

Coventry Schools War, Peace and Reconciliation Conference

The United Nations Association Coventry Branch invites sixth formers to its War, Peace and Reconciliation conference 10am-3pm on Tuesday 19 March at University of Warwick. In a series of workshops they will explore how the United Nations is involved in War, Peace and Reconciliation. Does the UN succeed or fail to prevent wars and restore peace? What does it …

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

6 April is International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. Due to its vast reach, unparalleled popularity and foundation of positive values, sport is ideally positioned to contribute towards the United Nations’ objectives for development and peace. In the Declaration of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development sport’s role for social progress is further acknowledged: "Sport is also an important enabler of …

WFUNA International Model UN (WIMUM) 2019

WIMUN offers the most accurate simulation of the United Nations by using the WIMUN approach and features training and briefings delivered by UN officials. WIMUN Geneva, to be held from 30 Oct to 2 Nov, will be held at the Centre International de Conférences Genève near the UN Office in Geneva. More information www.wimun.org facebook.com/wimungeneva

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