Volker Türk on possible Israeli ground assault on Rafah
On 29 February 2024, the UN rights chief Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council that, after almost five months of constant Israeli bombardment and mass displacement in Gaza which has left more than 30,000 dead, the prospect of an … Continue reading →
UN experts say Israel intentionally starving Gaza
On 5 March, nine UN experts issued a statement declaring that Israel has been intentionally starving Gaza and that widespread famine in the besieged, brutalized enclave is imminent. They condemned the violence unleashed by Israeli forces, which killed at least … Continue reading →
UN Secretary-General’s remarks to the Human Rights Council
On 26 February 2024, UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the Opening of the 55th Human Rights Council in Geneva. The video below shows his speech which summarises the current divisions and conflicts and explains what he believes needs to be … Continue reading →
Global Humanitarian Overview 2024
The Global Humanitarian Overview is an annual assessment of global humanitarian needs and how to respond to them. It provides an analysis of the drivers of needs and an overview of the resources required to support people targeted for assistance. … Continue reading →
Ending Impunity for the Crimes Against Palestinian and Israeli Civilians
The following is an extract of an article first published in PassBlue.com by Mona Ali Khalil, an internationally recognized public international lawyer with 25 years of UN and other experience, including as a former senior legal officer in the UN … Continue reading →
Switzerland plans Ukraine peace conference
On 23 February, the day before the U.N. Security Council met to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis told the General Assembly “At Ukraine’s request, we intend to organize by the summer … Continue reading →
Former prime minister of Israel criticises Netanyahu
On 3 March 2024, former prime minister of Israel Ehud Olmert spoke to Fareed Zakaria on the CNN TV channel about why he thinks current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition presents a “very serious danger to the moral foundations … Continue reading →
What’s the future of UNRWA? – Podcast
 Israel has accused the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) of being involved in the October 7th attacks. “October 7th was a gamechanger. Because the involvement, direct involvement, of those 13 UNRWA employees in the October 7th attacks on … Continue reading →
Yachad
Yachad is a British Jewish organisation whose primary mission is to empower British Jews to support a political resolution to the Israeli Palestinian conflict. Their focus is advocating for a resolution to the conflict, as they believe that only through … Continue reading →
Justice For Palestinians – Leamington Spa
Justice for Palestinians (JfP) supports the struggle of all Palestinians – from within Israel, Palestine and elsewhere. They organise events and talks by distinguished speakers, hold vigils, run protests and generally raise awareness of the plight of the Palestinians. Their … Continue reading →
UNA Climate and Oceans Network
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 →
High Commissioner for Human Rights on Gaza
The following report was first published by UN News. On 29 February Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights told the Human Rights Council in Geneva that “There appear to be no bounds to – no words to capture … Continue reading →
UNA Coventry Volunteers Planning Events
Following UNA Coventry Branch’s participation in a volunteer fair at Coventry University, 20 volunteers have joined the branch and are planning a number of events this year including ones on: The history, current situation and UN’s role in the war … Continue reading →
Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) is a community of people working together for peace, equality, and justice and against racism, occupation, and colonisation. It is the biggest organisation in the UK dedicated to securing Palestinian human rights. PSC brings people from all … Continue reading →
Coventry School, College and University Holidays
UN interns protest against unpaid policy
On World Social Justice Day, 20 February 2024, unpaid United Nations interns in Geneva, Nairobi, and New York mobilised demanding an end to unpaid internships. Unpaid internships represent one of the least examined youth labour trends of the past few … Continue reading →
World condemns Putin for murder of Navalny
This audio contains an interview with Michael McFaul, Professor of Political Science, Director of Freeman Spogli Institute & Hoover Senior Fellow all at Stanford University. He was the U.S. Ambassador to Russia, 2012-2014 and was a close friend of Navalny. … Continue reading →
UNA-UK invites you to support UNRWA
Marissa Conway, CEO of UNA-UK, writes: This February, UNA-UK invites you to stand in solidarity with UNRWA, the The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. In January, some staff members of UNRWA were accused of involvement in … Continue reading →
UK-Rwanda treaty and Safety of Rwanda Bill incompatible with international refugee law
On 15 January, The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) published updated analysis on the legality of the UK’s agreement with Rwanda for the transferring of asylum seekers. UNHCR’s updated analysis importantly finds that the new UK-Rwanda treaty signed … Continue reading →
UN Special Rapporteur extremely worried about UK crackdown on environmental protest
On 23 January 2024, UN Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders Michel Forst issued the following statement: On 10 – 12 January 2024, I made my first visit to the United Kingdom since I was elected as UN Special Rapporteur on … Continue reading →