On 19 June 2025, UNA-UK published the following statement. UNA-UK supports and reiterates the call of the UN Secretary-General and the UK government for urgent de-escalation, and a diplomatic resolution to Israel and Iran’s legitimate concerns about security and nuclear proliferation. The most … Continue reading →
During the United Nations Association UK Conference in London on 12 April 2025, David Cheesman and Anita Punwani delivered a presentation which explained that global governance is currently at risk because the United Nations is totally ineffective in resolving world … Continue reading →
Jane Kinninmont will become the new UNA-UK Chief Executive from mid-June 2025. Jane said “The 80th anniversary of the UN – and of UNA-UK – comes at a time of profound change in international politics. It is easy to feel … Continue reading →
UNA-UK issued the following message on 28 February 2025. The news that the UK Government has chosen to slash aid in order to increase military spending is shocking and disappointing. Despite this government’s stated aims to stand up to support … Continue reading →
The United Nations Association – UK (UNA-UK) – a civil society organisation founded in 1945 – has been a leading advocate for the UN since its inception. In fact, the Association pre-dates the UN. Growing out of the League of … Continue reading →
On 24 October, at a ceremony to mark UN Day, UNA-UK presented this year’s Sir Brian Urquhart Award for Distinguished Service to the UN to Sir Charles Petrie, former Senior UN Official and human rights expert. See the video below … Continue reading →
On 24 October 2024, UNA-UK announced the appointment of Ian Martin to the position of Chair of the UNA-UK Board. On his appointment, Ian Martin said: “Our United Nations is facing immense challenges – in the purposes for which it … Continue reading →
United Nations Association UK published the following statement on 24 April 2024. The 1951 UN Refugee Convention set out refugee rights and the obligations of states to protect them which were then extended in the 1967 Protocol. The UK is … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →United Nations Association Climate and Oceans international network aims to promote sustainability, climate action, climate justice, ecosystem restoration, care for the environment and for nature. Their full Mission Statement can be found here. The network is affiliated to UNA-UK. It … Continue reading →