One Planet One Right (1planet1right.org) is home to a global coalition concerned about our survival and that of the planet. They are asking people to sign a petition that will “send a powerful message to the United Nations, its relevant … Continue reading →
Extraordinary campaigner and activist Penny Walker passed away on 25 May 2021 in Leicester aged 70. She spent her long life fighting for social justice and human rights. She was born in 1950 and from an early age wanted to … Continue reading →
This statement by Lynn Hastings was published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs occupied Palestinian territory on 11 May 2021. The recent escalation has already seen children and other civilians killed and injured; it must stop … Continue reading →
Article by Benjamin King. The role and authority of police explained According to the U.S Department of Justice [1], law enforcement officers are authorized to use force in specified circumstances, are trained in the use of force, and typically face … Continue reading →
The following links take you to recent news pages and articles from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and elsewhere. More news available here and on the OCHA Twitter page. Democratic Republic of Congo Maii Mozambique … Continue reading →
The Generation Equality Forum is a civil society–centred, global gathering for gender equality, convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France. Kicking off in Mexico City, Mexico, on 29–31 March 2021, and culminating in Paris, France, from 30 June … Continue reading →
A video discussion on the aims and future of the Black Lives Matter movement hosted by United Nations Association Coventry Branch on 18 November 2020. See here for a report on the event. Speakers were: Zarah Sultana, MP for Coventry … Continue reading →
This article first appeared on the UNA-UK website. On 24 October 2020 – the UN’s 75th birthday – the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) gained its 50th ratification meaning that this ground-breaking Treaty which comprehensively prohibits nuclear … Continue reading →
In September, UNA Coventry working with students from Eden Girls’ School and Coventry University, young people from Gurdwara Guru Nanak Parkash, police officers and Coventry City Council spent two hours collecting litter during the Great British September Clean organised by … Continue reading →
Word searches are a great literacy exercise for children and are used both in homes and schools. United Nations Association Coventry Branch offers this set of 10 word searches on peace and conflict in order to stimulate thought and discussion … Continue reading →