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UN House Scotland
- 5 days ago
- 2 min
We the peoples: A conversation with UN Secretary-General
On Sunday we came together virtually to celebrate the anniversary of the first-ever General Assembly, held in London 75 years ago. In a digital event hosted by the UK Government, UN75 and Project Everyone, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres gave a live address to mark the historic moment. During his remarks he remembered the events that led to the founding of the UN in 1945; reflected on the legacy of the UK at the UN, including the impact of British intern
UN House Scotland
- 5 days ago
- 2 min
Studio 21.22 — Watch the entry into force of the TPNW live
Be part of a once-in-history celebration of the moment we ban nuclear weapons—a 90 minute live streamed event on 22 January 2021, 9pm CET.
Like the work we have done throughout the world, the big and small victories we have achieved, we will do this together, and we hope you will join our global live event on 22.21 from wherever you are.
This is the day the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons will enter into force. It is a date that should be imprinted in our mind
UN House Scotland
- Jan 8
- 2 min
Introduction to Campaigning Course
Is your New Year's resolution to get more involved with campaigning for a better world? Lots of people tell us that they want to make a difference in their community and take climate action but sometimes don’t know where or how to start. That’s where our new Introduction to Campaigning course comes in. It will cover everything from what a campaign is and how to choose an issue to work on, to the basics of finding allies and planning your tactics. This course is designed to sk
UN House Scotland
- Jan 8
- 3 min
Scottish Response to Entry into Force of Nuclear Ban Treaty
ICAN in Scotland
Campaigners in Scottish CND, Trident Ploughshares, Edinburgh Peace and Justice Centre, MEDACT, Northern Friends Peace Board, UN House Scotland, Scottish WILPF, Mayors for Peace and Don't Bank on the Bomb Scotland working with the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. Media Briefing: 4th January 2021 Scottish Response to Entry into Force of Nuclear Ban Treaty on January 22nd 1. On 22nd January the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons1 (TP
UN House Scotland
- Jan 7
- 2 min
Speech by Ambassador Alexander Kmentt at the CPG Nuclear Disarmament
We must maintain the momentum of the Nuclear Ban Treaty This is a summary of Ambassador Kmentt’s address to Scottish CND’s AGM on 21st November 2020. A recording of the talk is available here. Speaking in a personal capacity Alexander addressed the significance of the TPNW and the arguments against it, and went on to outline how its progress might best be supported. A key feature is the focus on the humanitarian consequences and the recognition that these consequences are muc
UN House Scotland
- Jan 5
- 1 min
LAUNCHED TODAY Our Adolescent Mental Health Report
Please find below the link to the Adolescent Mental Health Conference Report from our virtual event last year. The report summarises and analyses the wealth of information that was presented as well as the feedback we have received. It also includes links to many useful resources.
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