Beyond COP: Conversations with Youth Report
On Tuesday 27th February the UNA Scotland Beyond COP team hosted their third COP event, titled ‘Beyond COP: Conversations with Youth’....
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UN House Scotland
- Apr 27
- 1 min
A History Of UN House Scotland: Official Booklet in Norwegian
Last year, UN House Scotland published an official history booklet which detailed how civil society organisations can engage with the...
UN House Scotland
- Mar 8
- 1 min
Happy International Women's Day!
Happy International Women’s Day to you all. At UNHS we share celebration today, International Women's Day, with many organisations and...
UN House Scotland
- Feb 25
- 2 min
Gaza, MSF speaks to the UN Security Council: “An immediate and lasting ceasefire is needed”
Article reposted from Pressenza: https://www.pressenza.com/2024/02/gaza-msf-speaks-to-the-un-security-council-an-immediate-and-lasting-ce...
UN House Scotland
- Jan 25
- 8 min
Nuclear deterrence is the existential threat, not the nuclear ban treaty (original article in the Bulletin)
Written and Published in the Bulletin Link to the original article: https://thebulletin.org/2024/01/nuclear-deterrence-is-the-existential...
UN House Scotland
- Jan 18
- 3 min
TPNW, a response to the oblivion and impunity of Palomares
By MARIBEL HERNÁNDEZ Alianza por el Desarme Nuclear – Alliance for Nuclear Disarmament Published 17th January 2024 58 years ago today was...
UN House Scotland
- Dec 5, 2023
- 1 min
Images from the 2nd Meeting of States Parties in New York
Pictures taken by Justine Vonpierre Picture 1 : Karina Lester (anti-nuclear activist from the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara...
UN House Scotland
- Dec 4, 2023
- 6 min
2nd Meeting of States Parties in New York – Day 5
Friday 1 December was day 5 of the 2MSP in New York. Below are reports from our interns on the ground: Lucy Harrow (Pacific piece);...
UN House Scotland
- Dec 1, 2023
- 3 min
Reflections from the 2MSP to the TPNW in New York 2023
Reflections from the Second Meeting of States Parties (2MSP) to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) By Dr Gari Donn...
UN House Scotland
- Nov 30, 2023
- 7 min
2nd Meeting of States Parties in New York – Day 3
Yesterday, Wednesday 29 November was day 3 of the 2MSP at the UN in New York. Video created by Women for Independence. Below are reports...
UN House Scotland
- Nov 29, 2023
- 3 min
2nd Meeting of States Parties in New York – Day 2
Yesterday, Tuesday 28 November was day 2 of the 2nd Meeting of States Parties at the UN in New York. Below you will find pictures and a...
UN House Scotland
- Nov 28, 2023
- 2 min
2nd Meeting of States Parties in New York – Day 1
Yesterday (Monday 27 November) was the start of the 2nd Meeting of States Parties (2MSP) of the TPNW. Belgium will attend as an observer...
UN House Scotland
- Nov 27, 2023
- 1 min
ICAN Sunday Day of Action at the UN in New York 2023
Melissa Parke Executive Director of ICAN at the Opening Session Lunch break in Central Park! Last session for this ICAN meeting. Speakers...
UN House Scotland
- Nov 26, 2023
- 1 min
Opening Session of Campaigners Meeting
Greetings from New York at the opening session of the Campaigners meeting of ICAN prior to TPNW meetings tomorrow at the UN! Look out for...
UN House Scotland
- Oct 25, 2023
- 3 min
The Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill Report
By Rania Alabbadi The Bill outlined below is evidence of further distancing the UK from a moral and ethical compass which UNHS regards as...
UN House Scotland
- Dec 31, 2022
- 3 min
The TPNW and stigmatization in action
An end of year message from ICAN In 2021, the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) entered into force. This made using...
UN House Scotland
- Dec 16, 2022
- 2 min
UNRWA and UNHS
Yesterday we had the privilege of speaking with Marc Lassouaoui, the Europe Acting Director and Senior Outreach Manager for Europe at the...
UN House Scotland
- Oct 3, 2022
- 4 min
70 Years on: The Art of UK Nuclear Testing
‘Maralinga’ banner detail: 2016, acrylic on canvas, full size 1.5m by 3m. Artists: Mima Smart and Rita Bryant. First exhibited at...
UN House Scotland
- Sep 27, 2022
- 2 min
UNA-UK: Take Action on Nuclear Weapons
Repost from UNA-UK Dear Friend, Today is the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. As people gather around the...
UN House Scotland
- Aug 23, 2022
- 1 min
2022 Snapshot of UN System SDG Implementation
Repost from UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) Report: https://sdgs.un.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/summary_responses...
UN House Scotland
- Aug 9, 2022
- 4 min
If we are to survive…we must change course
AUGUST 5, 2022 by IPPNW Link to article: https://peaceandhealthblog.com/2022/08/05/if-we-are-to-survive-we-must-change-course/ [Former...
UN House Scotland
- Mar 9, 2022
- 2 min
The Economist - Special edition: International Women’s Day
You may read the original article here. There are also other original articles of interest that will be accessible by the above link. The...
UN House Scotland
- Mar 9, 2022
- 2 min
UNHS SUPPORTS WILPF ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS SUPPORT REFUGEES FROM UKRAINE, AFGHANISTAN AND ALL WARS As Women's International League for Peace...
UN House Scotland
- Feb 26, 2022
- 2 min
UNHS and UNAS’ Joint Statement on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
United Nations House Scotland (UNHS) and United Nations Association Scotland (UNAS) strongly condemn Russia’s decision to launch a...
UN House Scotland
- Feb 26, 2022
- 2 min
Ukraine - A Message from Iuliia Drobysh (a former UNHS intern)
Message posted on Facebook by Iuliia Drobysh in Ukraine. The link to the full post can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/1000000593...
UN House Scotland
- Aug 18, 2021
- 3 min
Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council on Afghanistan [as delivered]
16 August 2021 The world is following events in Afghanistan with a heavy heart and deep disquiet about what lies ahead. All of us have...
UN House Scotland
- Jun 10, 2021
- 3 min
UNHS on Palestine: Everyone, everywhere has the right to live in a just and peaceful society
By Catriona Spaven-Donn and Grace Broad UN House Scotland acts as a bridge between the United Nations Association and Scottish civil...
UN House Scotland
- May 7, 2021
- 4 min
Yemen Briefing by Paul Tippell, UNA Yemen Campaign Coordinator
By Paul Tippell, UNA Yemen Campaign Coordinator Houthi Assault on Marib Since the beginning of the year the Houthis have conducted a...
UN House Scotland
- Apr 6, 2021
- 1 min
Talk about Yemen and UK's involvement
On Thursday 15 April from 6pm to 7pm, UNA London and South East Region Yemen Campaign Coordinator Paul Tippell will give a talk to UNA...
UN House Scotland
- Nov 25, 2020
- 3 min
Prioritizing economic benefits over human rights
By Elena Gastaldo (Photograph: Keith Tsuji/Getty Images) We see powerful countries, leaders and TNCs refusing to denounce the Republic of...
UN House Scotland
- Nov 19, 2020
- 9 min
Climate Crisis in Guatemala
To support the Ixil community with emergency assistance, please donate to the fund, Urgent Appeal for the Maya Ixil After Storm Eta,...
UN House Scotland
- Sep 3, 2020
- 3 min
Coronavirus in Nigeria
By Lara Akingbade Nigeria, regarded as the giant of Africa, is one of the largest countries in West Africa. With a large population, one...
UN House Scotland
- Aug 13, 2020
- 7 min
COVID-19 In Vietnam under the lens of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
By Thao Le In the midst of Covid-19, Vietnam was one of the few countries to impose lockdown measures and rapidly build healthcare...
UN House Scotland
- Jul 7, 2020
- 5 min
Yemen: Inside the World's Worst Humanitarian Crisis
By Jessica Craig From The Eyes Journal: https://www.theeyesjournal.com/post/the-worst-humanitarian-crisis-in-the-world-the-political-and-...
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