The following statement was issued by UNA-UK on 26 October 2023. UNA-UK calls on the UK and its allies to use all tools available to halt the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. More than two weeks of devastating violence has … Continue reading →
On 18 October 2023, UNA-UK together with more than 300 organisations from 50 countries, called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and further loss of innocent lives. They urged the UN Security Council, … Continue reading →
United Nations Association Climate and Oceans network has created a Climate Action Platform aimed at promoting collective action to mitigate the impact of climate change. They are committed to raising awareness, promoting sustainability practices and advocating for policies that address … Continue reading →
From 31 July to 11 August 2023, the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) takes place in Vienna. This will be the first of three planned … Continue reading →
On Monday 31 July the UK government confirmed plans to expand oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. UNA-UK’s Head of Policy, Enyseh Teimory, said: The Government’s decision to issue hundreds of new licenses for oil and gas drilling … Continue reading →
The Illegal Migration Bill, which has been passed by Parliament in the United Kingdom, is at variance with the country’s obligations under international human rights and refugee law and will have profound consequences for people in need of international protection, … Continue reading →
The Illegal Migration Bill will change the law to make it unambiguously clear that, if you enter the UK illegally, you should not be able to remain here. Instead, you will be detained and promptly removed either to your home country … 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 →
This is United Nations Association – UK (UNA-UK) 2022 statement of its mission and values taken from their website. Founded in 1945, the United Nations Association – UK (UNA-UK) is the country’s foremost advocate for UK action at the UN; … Continue reading →
The following summarises the work of the United Nations Association UK in 2022. UNA Coventry is a branch of this organisation. 1. Marking UN Day 2022 On 27 October UNA-UK held its first in-person event since the Covid-19 pandemic began, … Continue reading →