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BLM: Why Education Is Essential
By Grace Broad The only way we can achieve real, societal change is by taking ownership of our ignorance when it comes to racism. As a...

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Jun 30, 20203 min read
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Glasgow Incident 26 June 2020
Used by the BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-53195939 Message by Positive Action in Housing Yesterday’s tragic...

UN House Scotland
Jun 27, 20202 min read
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The 75th Anniversary of the Declaration of the UN Charter
Today, 26 June 2020, is the 75th Anniversary of the declaration of the UN Charter. You can watch the following UN...

UN House Scotland
Jun 26, 20201 min read
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CSW64 Beijing +25, Covid-19 and the Soroptimist Sisters
By Candace Thomas Taken from https://www.unwomen.org/en/csw/csw64-2020 The Commission on the Status of Woman (CSW) is a functional...

UN House Scotland
Jun 19, 20208 min read
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Statement from the UNA-UK Team
Yesterday, Tuesday 16 June, the Prime Minister announced the Government’s intention to merge the Department for International Development...

UN House Scotland
Jun 17, 20202 min read
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BLM: Campaigning for Change in Scotland
By Grace Broad Photo Taken by Jackob Bowd in Edinburgh In Scotland, anti-racism protests have gone forward in support of the Black Lives...

UN House Scotland
Jun 15, 20203 min read
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UNHS: A Simple Guide to Sustainable Living
Whether or not you have just been introduced to the idea of sustainable living or have been trying to better your lifestyle for a while...

UN House Scotland
Jun 13, 20201 min read
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Racism, Police Brutality and Justice
By Pat Black, Soroptimist International Advisor 2019-2021 Recent events especially in the USA have highlighted issues related to racism,...

UN House Scotland
Jun 13, 20204 min read
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In Our Hands: A Documentary by Robert Richter
Taken from http://richtervideos.com/InOurHands/ At the UN Second Special Session on Disarmament, 38 years ago today, 1m people marched...

UN House Scotland
Jun 13, 20201 min read
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Soroptimist International: Response to Racism
Please find attached Soroptimist International's response to racism.

UN House Scotland
Jun 11, 20201 min read
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#BlackLivesMatter in Edinburgh
Date: Sunday 7th June 2020 Location: Arthur's Seat Photo Taken by Dan Haddow

UN House Scotland
Jun 10, 20201 min read
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ICAN: Good News!
Image from https://www.icanw.org. A message from Tim Wright: Dear Campaigners, Lesotho has ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of...

UN House Scotland
Jun 9, 20202 min read
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'On Target for 2030?' Report
Please find below a report on whether Scotland is 'on target for 2030' by SDG Network Scotland alongside partners Oxfam Scotland and the...

UN House Scotland
Jun 8, 20201 min read
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'On Target for 2030?' Report
Please find below a report on whether Scotland is 'on target for 2030' by SDG Network Scotland alongside partners Oxfam Scotland and the...

UN House Scotland
Jun 8, 20201 min read
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PSR: Response to the Murder of George Floyd
Image from https://www.psr.org/blog/2020/06/01/statement-on-the-killing-of-george-floyd/#:~:text=PSR%20stands%20with%20health%20professio...
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Jun 7, 20201 min read
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COVID-19 and Peacekeeping
As mentioned in a previous blog, the vital contribution of women to UN peacekeeping missions has been formally recognised over the last...
Chris Toward
Jun 7, 20201 min read
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COVID-19 and Migration
Image taken from UN Website: https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/05/1063482 While it is without doubt that this global pandemic has had a...
Chris Toward
Jun 7, 20201 min read
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COVID-19 and Migration
By Chris Toward Image taken from UN Website:Â https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/05/1063482 While it is without doubt that this global...

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Jun 7, 20201 min read
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PSR: Response to the Murder of George Floyd
PSR Image from https://www.psr.org/blog/2020/06/01/statement-on-the-killing-of-george-floyd/#:~:text=PSR%20stands%20with%20health%20profe...

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Jun 7, 20201 min read
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COVID-19 and Peacekeeping
By Chris Toward As mentioned in a previous blog, the vital contribution of women to UN peacekeeping missions has been formally recognised...

UN House Scotland
Jun 7, 20201 min read
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