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 →
UNAOC aims to improve understanding and cooperation among nations and peoples across culture and to reduce polarization at local and global levels. It helps develop more inclusive societies, in which diversity is experiences as an asset. Vision Statement Guided by … Continue reading →
Criminal justice reform is at the heart of the mandate of the United Nations. Restorative Justice is frequently mentioned as an important way forward, including in post-conflict reconstruction. Below we cite some examples. In 2000, the UN Economic and Social Council … Continue reading →
To mark this season of giving, the Central Emergency Response Fund is featuring a campaign that tells the stories of loss, struggle and survival through a unique version of a famous holiday carol. Sung by Pihcintu, a choir of 32 … Continue reading →