UNA Warwick District calls for UK government action
Photograph of Gian Clare. Credit Leamington Observer
On 3 March the Leamington Observer front page featured an article on the call by Gian Clare, chairman of Warwick District United Nations Association, for UK government to do all it can to help people fleeing Ukraine.
Gian said: “Ukraine, a peaceful democratic nation, is under a brutal military attack by Putin’s Russia. With war on the headlines, our global community stands in support and solidarity with the people of Ukraine, those resisting the invasion, and those fleeing war.
“De-escalation, diplomacy, and a people-centred peace process are urgently required.
“We are advocating for the UK to do more to support those fleeing the violence and for states in the 193 members (United Nations) General Assembly to show unity in condemning Russia’s actions and bringing pressure to bear for an end to the violence.
“We call on all parties to both protect civilians and to facilitate safe, rapid, and unhindered humanitarian access.”