The video below shows a presentation by David Curran, Associate Professor, Centre for Peace and Security, Coventry University delivered for UNA Harpenden’s Public Lecture. International forms of conflict management are in a period of change. The number of personnel deployed … Continue reading →
The video below shows the Peacekeepers Day Conference organised by UNA-UK, RUSI and UNA Westminster on 23 May, as near as possible to the official International Day of UN Peacekeepers on 29 May. The panel featured peacekeeping experts and practitioners, … Continue reading →
Around the world, millions of people are suffering immense harm from conflict. Their lives are torn apart by death, destruction, and displacement. Since 1948 United Nations peacekeepers have worked to save and change lives in the world’s most fragile political and … Continue reading →
A presentation designed for secondary schools. Includes an introduction to the United Nations and information about how the UN promotes peace. Produced by United Nations Association Coventry Branch.
Continue reading →A message from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on United Nations Day 24 October.
Continue reading →On 25 June UNA-UK issued the following statement. In a speech given at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) today Shadow Secretary of State for Defence Nia Griffith MP committed a future Labour government to increasing the UK’s contribution to … Continue reading →
Special Session of the Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem Statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein 18 May 2018 Mr. President, Appalling recent … Continue reading →
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Jamie McGoldrick, today called for urgent support to meet the humanitarian needs of victims of violence in Gaza. “The situation in Gaza is devastating and the crisis is far from over,” said Mr. McGoldrick. “For … Continue reading →
The United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) is part of the international emergency response system for sudden-onset emergencies. It is designed to help the United Nations and governments of disaster-affected countries during the first phase of a sudden-onset emergency. … Continue reading →
This article was originally published by UNA-UK. UNA-UK has long campaigned for greater transparency and accountability in relation to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) committed by UN peacekeepers. In addition to suffering caused to individuals and communities that have already … Continue reading →