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Jun 30, 2020
3 min

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 white woman speaking; it is clear to me that we have become so absorbed in our own bubble of privilege that we have made minimal effort to change our ways. Learning of the unconscious bias and racial inequality that takes place seems optional but as human beings, it is our responsibility to speak out as they happen. The dangerous custom of kee

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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

The 75th Anniversary of the Declaration of the UN Charter

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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

CSW64 Beijing +25, Covid-19 and the Soroptimist Sisters

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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

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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

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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

UNHS: A Simple Guide to Sustainable Living

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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

In Our Hands: A Documentary by Robert Richter

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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

Soroptimist International: Response to Racism

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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

PSR: Response to the Murder of George Floyd

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

BLM: Why Education Is Essential

Glasgow Incident 26 June 2020

The 75th Anniversary of the Declaration of the UN Charter

CSW64 Beijing +25, Covid-19 and the Soroptimist Sisters

Statement from the UNA-UK Team

BLM: Campaigning for Change in Scotland

UNHS: A Simple Guide to Sustainable Living

Racism, Police Brutality and Justice

In Our Hands: A Documentary by Robert Richter

Soroptimist International: Response to Racism

#BlackLivesMatter in Edinburgh

ICAN: Good News!

'On Target for 2030?' Report

'On Target for 2030?' Report

PSR: Response to the Murder of George Floyd

COVID-19 and Peacekeeping

COVID-19 and Migration

COVID-19 and Migration

COVID-19 and Peacekeeping

PSR: Response to the Murder of George Floyd