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UN House Scotland
- Jun 27, 2020
- 2 min
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 incident in Glasgow underlines our concerns about the conditions in which vulnerable asylum seekers are forced to live. The Park Inn Hotel is one of several in Glasgow used by the Mears Group - a Home Office sub contracted asylum landlord with a multimillion pound contract to accommodate asylum seekers in Scotland and elsewhere across the U.K. I

UN House Scotland
- Jun 26, 2020
- 1 min
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 ceremonies: https://www.un.org/pga/74/un-charter-day/ The General Assembly’s official Charter Day commemoration will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (EDT), and will have three parts: 1. Solemn Charter Commemoration This segment will start with a video looking back at the UN’s 75 years.. 2. Interactive dialogues on the Charter’s relevance today and in the

UN House Scotland
- Jun 19, 2020
- 8 min
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 intergovernmental body that was established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in 1946. It was created to promote the enhancement of universal gender equality and the empowerment of Woman and Girls worldwide. CSW is also responsible for documenting the global experiences of Women and Girls, bringing under-represented issues to the forefro

UN House Scotland
- Jun 17, 2020
- 2 min
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 (DfID) and the Foreign Office (FCO) to create a new Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.
You can see our full statement in response to this announcement here.
For many years UNA-UK has argued that a strategic and integrated foreign, security, and defence policy is essential and that public engagement and input into the policy is v

UN House Scotland
- Jun 15, 2020
- 3 min
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 Matter movement. Protests in Edinburgh and Glasgow have appeared to keep safety at the forefront, with many attendees opting to wear face masks and keeping their social distance. At Holyrood Park in Edinburgh, many of our interns – whether as on-lookers or protestors – showed their support for the campaign live in action. Our photography int

UN House Scotland
- Jun 13, 2020
- 1 min
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 now, this guide will be a great resource for you! If you’re just starting out, you can find all of the basics right here and do more research on topics that you are curious about. If you’re already a Sustainable Development Goal champion, have a look through and perhaps you’ll find something you’ve never considered before or get even more ide

UN House Scotland
- Jun 13, 2020
- 4 min
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, police brutality and the justice system. These issues are not singular to the United States but have been brought to prominence through specific events involving the way in which the police have dealt with individuals of colour, both male and female and their resulting deaths. In the USA there is specific legislative protection for police o

UN House Scotland
- Jun 13, 2020
- 1 min
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 outside the UN Building. The film in the link is of that march. BUT, although 1m people marched outside, from inside where States Parties Presidents and Leaders met, not one word was mentioned about the protest. Our commitment to ending nuclear weapons continues and, now, especially with the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW

UN House Scotland
- Jun 9, 2020
- 2 min
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 Nuclear Weapons, becoming the 38th party! Only 12 more ratifications are now needed to bring it into force, and we know that several are very close (including Fiji's, as the parliament recently approved ratification). Congratulations to our African campaign team, in particular those who are doing outreach to members of the Southern African Devel

UN House Scotland
- Jun 8, 2020
- 1 min
'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 University of the West of Scotland. http://uwsoxfampartnership.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/On-Target-July-2019-Web-FINAL.pdf
UN House Scotland
- Jun 8, 2020
- 1 min
'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 University of the West of Scotland. http://uwsoxfampartnership.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/On-Target-July-2019-Web-FINAL.pdf

PSR
- Jun 7, 2020
- 1 min
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%20professionals,are%20a%20public%20health%20issue.&text=We%20will%20never%20accomplish%20our,the%20dignity%20of%20all%20people. Dear PSR members and supporters, The murder of George Floyd and other acts of violence against African Americans in recent years are reminders of the deadly consequences of institutional racism in the United States. Tragically

Chris Toward
- Jun 7, 2020
- 1 min
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 couple of weeks through the devotion of World Peacekeeping Day to the female civilian and military personnel. On the topic of recognition, it is perhaps now a better time than ever to highlight some of the contributions of peacekeeping missions which have had to adapt quickly to significant challenges over the past few months. In particular,

Chris Toward
- Jun 7, 2020
- 1 min
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 profound impact on all of our lives, the effects of COVID-19 are being greatly exacerbated by underlying and unaddressed issues which face us as a local, national, and international society. These challenges, such as the continued plight of migrants and refugees across the world, are not only worsened by the coronavirus but are also increasin

UN House Scotland
- Jun 7, 2020
- 1 min
COVID-19 and Migration
By Chris Toward 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 profound impact on all of our lives, the effects of COVID-19 are being greatly exacerbated by underlying and unaddressed issues which face us as a local, national, and international society. These challenges, such as the continued plight of migrants and refugees across the world, are not only worsened by the coronavirus but ar

UN House Scotland
- Jun 7, 2020
- 1 min
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 over the last couple of weeks through the devotion of World Peacekeeping Day to the female civilian and military personnel. On the topic of recognition, it is perhaps now a better time than ever to highlight some of the contributions of peacekeeping missions which have had to adapt quickly to significant challenges over the past few months.

UN House Scotland
- Jun 7, 2020
- 1 min
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%20professionals,are%20a%20public%20health%20issue.&text=We%20will%20never%20accomplish%20our,the%20dignity%20of%20all%20people. Dear PSR members and supporters, The murder of George Floyd and other acts of violence against African Americans in recent years are reminders of the deadly consequences of institutional racism in the United States. Tragic
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