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A day-long conference on making peacekeeping work better was jointly organised by the UNA-UK, UNA-Westminster and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London on 24 May 2017 to mark International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers (29 May) attended by over … Continue reading →
The United Nations Association – UK (UNA-UK) used its commemoration of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers – the biggest of its kind in Europe – to release a six-point action plan for tackling sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by … Continue reading →
As well as the Young Democracy Project which is currently being explored in Coventry, there are a number of other projects involving young people in democratic activity within the United Kingdom. We also include those that are based in the UK … Continue reading →
There are many youth-related activities organised by or on behalf of or related to the United Nations. Here are descriptions of the programmes we have found so far. Youth4Peace “Young people’s exclusion is not due to the lack of voices … Continue reading →
Briefing originally published by UNA-UK at www.una.org.uk/news/un-briefings-peacekeeping Peacekeeping is in the news. President Trump wishes to cut funding to the UN for peacekeeping. Tough negotiations reduced the UN presence in Haiti, and, by a smaller amount, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. … Continue reading →
Many special days are officially recognised by the United Nations. See the list below for the days the UN recognises. Click here for the complete list of all UN observance days, weeks, years and decades. Note that many other days … Continue reading →
This long-standing UNA branch organises regular meetings where experts explain UN-related issues and answer questions from a committed and engaged audience. Contact The Branch Chair is Gian Clare. Contact him via gianclareuna@gmail.com Events Events are normally held at Leamington Spa Baptist Church, Chandos St, Leamington … Continue reading →
The Elders have published their latest Annual Review: Solidarity Beyond Borders. The Elders’ work from 2016 included launching a campaign for Universal Health Coverage and promoting a coordinated international response to refugees and mass migration. Read the annual review here
Continue reading →On 10 May 2017 Secretary-General António Guterres addressed an audience of over 1,500 at Central Hall Westminster at an event organised by the United Nations Association – UK (UNA-UK).
Continue reading →Since its creation in 1974, World Environment Day (5 June) has been the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the environment. More information at worldenvironmentday.global Want to Reduce Car Pollution? – Plant a Hedge! Find out … Continue reading →