"A feminist woman candidate backed by Africa would symbolize a break from the status quo." 1 for 8 Billion steering committee member Gabriela Keseberg Dávalos writes about how Africa has a pivotal role to play in backing the appointment of a woman SG⬇️

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The next head of the United Nations will be appointed in 2026. It’s time to start thinking about what type of leader will be best placed to push principles of fairness and equality and shape global diplomacy.

The UK government's updated guidance denies citizenship to refugees who arrive in the UK via irregular routes, disregarding provisions of the Refugee Convention. UNA-UK urges the UK Government to uphold its international obligations on refugee protection.

UNA-UK calls on UK to bring immigration guidance in line with international law | UNA-UK

The Government's recent update to citizenship guidance to deny British citizenship based on method...

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UNA-UK urges the UK Government to attend the Third Meeting of States Parties (3MSP) to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The UK must engage with communities impacted by the legacy of its nuclear testing and contribute to crucial discussions on escalating nuclear risks.

UK NGO experts, academics, and Kiribati community advocates urge the government to attend 3MSP | UNA-UK

A coalition of NGO experts, academics, and Kiribati community advocates has signed a letter urging...

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UNA-UK officially on Bluesky! Give us a follow if you want to keep up to date on our work UN watching and reforming, our advocacy and work in parliament, as well as insights into the amazing work of our members and partners across civil society. ▶️▶️ @una-uk.bsky.social

United Nations Association - UK (UNA-UK)@una-uk.bsky.social · 2y ago

UNA-UK is on Bluesky 👋 Follow us to stay informed about our work to build an effective UN and advocate for UK action on global cooperation. Find out more about us at una.org.uk

Happening @ 1430: Business and Trade Committee evidence session on UK arms exports to Israel - committees.parliament.uk/event/22521 HMG claims all relevant arms exports to Israel are suspended, yet F35 parts continue to be exported via USA + majority of licenses ongoing. #ArmsEmbargoNow.

10 December 2024 - UK arms exports to Israel - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament

14:00 - The Wilson Room, Portcullis House

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The latest from brilliant colleagues Nycolas Candido and Vitória Gonzalez (from Plataforma CIPÓ @handle.invalid) on how "ringfencing" senior jobs at the UN perpetuates racial and gender inequalities. theglobalobservatory.org/2024/11/why-...

Why Race and Gender Matter in National Monopolies at the UN - IPI Global Observatory

Despite recent achievements, significant gaps remain in UN policies aimed at promoting racial equality. This is not just a matter of appearance; it's a matter of policy. Many of the issues the UN deal...

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