The All‐Party Parliamentary Group on the United Nations (UN APPG) is a cross‐party group supporting the aims and ideals of the United Nations. Its primary objective is to raise awareness among MPs and Peers about the UN, about its myriad contributions across the areas of peace and security, development and human rights, about the scope of international law and its relevance to the UK and, crucially, about the applicability of the UN to the people who make up the British electorate.

In partnership with UN APPG Officers, UNA-UK sets out the strategic plan for the Group for each parliamentary session and reports back on the activity of the Group to its members.

In October, the UN APPG hosted two key meetings, including its inaugural meeting in the new parliament with a briefing from Lord Collins, as well as a humanitarian breakfast roundtable with UN Agencies based in London

On 17 October 2024, the UN APPG met to confirm the appointment of its four officers: Alice Macdonald MP, Lord Hannay of Chiswick, Baroness Anelay of St Johns and Melanie Ward MP. Following the vote, the group was briefed by Lord Collins – Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Africa and multilateral and human rights (including the Commonwealth and United Nations ) – on the outcomes of the UN Summit of the Future which was held in September this year, as well as on the UK’s relationship with the United Nations more generally.

The group discussed the importance of the UK government’s commitment to multilateralism, particularly at a time when the impact of the United Nations is being questioned. Further discussion focused on the hard work that was put in to achieve the Pact for the Future, which managed to achieve consensus despite a last minute, failed attempt from Russia to challenge its progression. Those in attendance agreed on the importance of the UK continuing to be a champion of the UN, particularly as it is evident that the UN remains an essential forum for multilateral dialogue.

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