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SUMMARY:Has the UN and the International Community abandoned Burma ( Myanmar) and its people?
DESCRIPTION:On 8 July Warwick District UN Association are honoured to host Zoya Phan\, Programme Director at Burma Campaign UK\, who will discuss \nHas the UN and the International Community abandoned Burma ( Myanmar) and its people?\nZoya Phan is one of Burma’s leading democracy activists in Europe working to promote human rights\, democracy and development in Burma. She has met twice with former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown\, the leader of the UK Conservative Party and later Prime Minister David Cameron\, and other senior politicians from around the world. She is regularly featured in international media including BBC and Al Jazeera. She is also Programme Director for Advance Myanmar\, working to empower grassroots organisations\, and provide assistance for activists and displaced civilians in Burma. \nShe is a director of Phan Foundation\, which aims to preserve Karen culture\, promote human rights\, fight poverty and provide education for Karen people. She is on the board of the European Karen Network. She is recognised as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. She is also a fellow of TED Global\, Rising Talent for Women’s Forum\, and a member of Young Professionals Network of the UN Association of the UK (UNA-UK). Her autobiography is published as ‘Undaunted’ in the USA and ‘Little Daughter’ in the rest of the world. \nBurma Campaign UK works for human rights\, democracy and development in Burma. It is one of the leading Burma campaign organisations in the world and plays a leading role in raising awareness about the situation in Burma\, and pressuring the international community to take action in support of the people of Burma. \nThe Burma Campaign UK is the world’s leading organisation dedicated to campaigning for freedom and democracy in Burma. \nThe meeting will take place at Leamington Spa Baptist Church (Warwick Hall)\, Chandos Street\, CV32 4RN from 12:15 pm to 1:45 pm. \nThis is a Hybrid meeting (both in-person and Zoom). Click here to open the Zoom meeting. \nPlease feel free to bring your own lunches. Tea/coffee/biscuits will be provided. \nHall open 12:00 pm\nZoom opens 12:15 pm\nMeeting start prompt 12:30 pm (including Q & A session)\nMeeting finishes at 1:45 pm
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/has-the-un-and-the-international-community-abandoned-burma-myanmar-and-its-people/
LOCATION:Leamington Spa Baptist Church\, Chandos Street\, Leamington Spa\, Warwickshire\, CV32 4RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Myanmar,Video Conference,Warwick
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SUMMARY:Here I Stand: Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:On 6 September\, Embrace the Middle East will present an event exploring reconciliation and hope for the Middle East. \nThe speakers will be: \n\nMost Revd Justin Welby\, Archbishop of Canterbury\nRevd Su McClellan\, Embrace the Middle East\nDaniel Munayer\, Executive Director of Musalaha\n\nThis will be followed by discussion with an expert panel and rounded off with a reception open to all. \nThe event will be held in St Martin-in-the-Fields and will be available online. \nHow to book\nTo book a ticket either click here or call St Martin-in-the-Fields’ box office on 020 7766 1100. \nMost Revd Justin Welby\nHe was ordained in 1992 after an 11-year career in the oil industry. In 2002 he became Canon of Coventry Cathedral\, where he jointly led its international reconciliation work. During this time he worked extensively in Africa and the Middle East. He has had a passion for reconciliation and peacemaking ever since. He has served as Dean of Liverpool Cathedral and Bishop of Durham\, and is the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury. His priorities are the renewal of prayer and the religious life\, reconciliation\, and evangelism and witness. He continues to make visits all around the Anglican Communion\, particularly to encourage Anglicans in places of conflict who are pursuing peace and reconciliation. \nSu McClellan\nSu leads Embrace the Middle East’s work with churches of all denominations across the UK to foster an understanding of the complexities of life in the Middle East. She has a particular interest in Israel and Palestine and regularly leads pilgrimages\, study tours and volunteering trips to the region. She is also the curate at Coventry Cathedral\, whose ministry of reconciliation is increasingly informing her work at Embrace. \nEmbrace the Middle East works to tackle poverty and injustice in the Middle East. Where there is a need – for refuge\, a home\, for health care\, for education\, for justice and human rights – Embrace and its partners\, respond. They currently work in Egypt\, Iraq\, Israel/Palestine\, Lebanon and Syria\, supporting over 50 health\, education and community projects\, which bring vital services to those at risk of marginalisation and exclusion. \nDaniel Munayer\nDaniel is the Executive Director of Musalaha\, an organisation that teaches and facilitates reconciliation mainly between Israelis and Palestinians from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds. Born and raised in Jerusalem\, Daniel is both Palestinian and British\, with an Israeli passport. Daniel is the co-founder of Lighthouse Relief – a response to the influx of refugees in Greece – and has also worked with the Danish Refugee Council and Nonviolent Peaceforce in Greece and Iraq. Daniel is the only Palestinian ever to be invited personally to address the UN Security Council in New York. \n  \n 
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/here-i-stand-reconciliation/
LOCATION:St-Martin-in-the-Fields\, Trafalgar Square\, London\, WC2N 4JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Lecture
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SUMMARY:International Migration - World in Crises
DESCRIPTION:On 30 September\, Warwick District UN Association will host Jonas Kaufmann from Essex University who will address the meeting on the current issues relating to \nInternational Migration – World in Crises\nMigration has become such a toxic issue within the UK and Europe with each nation vying to protect their borders from a large influx of migrants by either introducing draconian measures or by legislation e.g. The UK`s Illegal Migration Bill has become law and this legislation is central to the UK government`s pledge to stop small boats crossing the English Channel. The number of boats carrying migrants from North Africa across the Mediterranean is growing fast – but Europe is struggling to come to terms with this mass movement of people. Tunisia in North Africa is now the launch pad for the majority of migrants who take the risk-laden journey across the Mediterranean Sea. \nThe patterns of the flow of people between countries are widely influenced by international economic\, political and cultural interrelations. International economic disparities\, poverty and environmental degradation\, combined with the absence of peace and security and human rights violations are all factors affecting international migration. \nThe meeting will take place on Saturday 30 September 2023 from 12:15 pm to 2 pm (meeting starts at 12:30 prompt) at Leamington Spa Baptist Church (Warwick Hall)\, Chandos Street\, CV32 4RN. \nThis is a Hybrid meeting both on-line and in-person. Please feel free to bring your own lunches. Tea/coffee/biscuits will be provided. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81206953951?pwd=aWVZYnhKTVdLK3VYcnF2SkRYdUhtQT09 \nMeeting ID: 812 0695 3951\nPasscode: 204554 \nGuest Speaker: Jonas Kaufmann\, Research Academic\, University of Essex and University of Oxford \nJonas is currently pursuing his PhD at the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex and working as a Researcher at the Department of International Development at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on the integration of minorities and immigrants in Western Europe. He previously worked in research positions at the EU Asylum Agency\, the Refugee Studies Centre in Oxford\, as well as at a public policy consultancy. Before embarking on his research career\, Jonas worked as a Legal Adviser to refugees and asylum seekers at NGOs in Egypt and Switzerland.
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/international-migration-world-in-crises/
LOCATION:Leamington Spa Baptist Church\, Chandos Street\, Leamington Spa\, Warwickshire\, CV32 4RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Migration,Presentation,Warwick
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SUMMARY:Deadline to apply to attend 43rd WFUNA Plenary Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Each year the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) hosts a plenary assembly\, bringing together UNAs to engage in a series of workshops\, training sessions\, meetings and discussions. It is an opportunity to connect with fellow UNA representatives and gain valuable experience and skillsets. \nThe 43rd WFUNA Plenary Assembly will take place in Tbilisi\, Georgia on 7 – 10 November 2023. Hosted by UNA-Georgia\, this dynamic conference will host representatives from UNA’s across the globe. \nUNA-UK has some spaces available for delegates to attend\, and would like to open it up to our network of Members and Supporters. \nClick here for details on how to apply. Applications must be submitted by 23:59 on Sunday 1st of October. \nPlease note that there is no funding available for delegates; by submitting an application you are agreeing to take on all costs associated with the assembly and travel. \nUNA-UK looks forward to receiving and reviewing your applications. They will be in touch with successful applicants the week commencing 9th of October.
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/deadline-to-apply-to-attend-43rd-wfuna-plenary-assembly/
CATEGORIES:UNA-UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231005
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SUMMARY:Sports Positive Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:Global sport is already facing major disruption from the climate crisis\, and it will worsen in the coming decades. \nNo sport will be exempt from these impacts\, and the time to act is now. \nCrucial early adopters have been working towards sport having a lower environmental footprint for decades\, but a critical mass of sport properties globally are getting behind this effort right now thanks to the UN Sports For Climate Action and other key initiatives. Sport has never been in a more powerful position to harness the zeitgeist to drive change that will safeguard its future\, positively impact the world for generations to come\, and evolve the sports business model towards a more sustainable economic foundation. \nAttendees will\n\nHear from leaders in the global Sport x Sustainability space\, to inspire them to increase action and ambition with new ideas\nHear from peers and experts to discuss ideas with global colleagues and improve their organisational models to help the planet and the business\nGet the roadmaps to some of the biggest issues they are facing right now.\nNetwork with people who join in person\, as well as connecting with virtual attendees; chat informally during networking meeting; and use an app to find likeminded people and book meetings.\n\nSports Positive Summit 2023 will once again be livestreamed for those who wish to join remotely. \nMore information at sportpositivesummit.com
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/sports-positive-summit-2023/
LOCATION:The Oval\, London SE11 5SS\, The Oval\, London\, SE11 5SS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Sport
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T170000
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SUMMARY:UNA Central AGM
DESCRIPTION:The Annual General Meeting of the United Nations Association Central Region will be at 7pm on Thursday 23 November 2023. \nThe Agenda will be published nearer the date. \nClick here to join the Zoom conference.
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/una-central-agm/
CATEGORIES:AGM,Central Region
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231028T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T140000
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity - why are we losing it and how can we save it?
DESCRIPTION:On 28 October\, Warwick District UNA will host a talk by Matilda Dunn\, Research Graduate: Faculty of Natural Sciences\, Imperial College\, London on the subject of \nBiodiversity – why are we losing it and how can we save it?\nIt will be held in Leamington Spa Baptist Church (Warwick Hall)\, Chandos Street\, CV32 4RN from 12:15 to 14:00. Please feel free to bring your own lunches. Tea/coffee/biscuits will be provided. \nIt will also be available online. Join the Zoom Meeting here \nMatilda Dunn is a PhD student in the Centre for Environmental Policy investigating the environmental dimensions of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. She is interested in how environmental issues underpin the delivery of the SDGs as a whole\, as well as how biodiversity outcomes are currently integrated within the UN Systems. This work aims to provide a set of recommendations to achieve greater synergy\, collaboration and coherence in the UN system’s work on the environment to support the delivery of the environmental dimension of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Previously\, Matilda was based in the Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science group at the University of Oxford where she focussed on research surrounding behaviour change interventions\, impact evaluations and illegal wildlife trade. She holds an MSc with distinction in Conservation Science from Imperial College London and a BSc first-class honours in Zoology from the University of Exeter. \nMatilda will focus on how human activities that threatens biodiversity – such as burning fossil fuels and industrialized farming\, have combined to dramatically impact the planet’s biomes and ecosystems. Climate change\, deforestation\, and pollution have destroyed or damaged habitats\, changed where species live and eliminated species at a speed and scale comparable to major extinction events of the past. Humanity relies on the earth’s natural systems to regulate the environment and maintain a habitable planet. \nIn December 2022 the Conference of the Parties on Biodiversity (COP15) agreed to a new Global Biodiversity Framework with a vision to live in harmony with nature by 2050. That provides a strategic plan for a collective effort among nations to affect transformative change. \nThe world is making some progress towards preserving biodiversity. In 2023 a new High Seas Treaty agreed to place 30 per cent of the seas into protected areas by 2030 to safeguard and regenerate marine nature.–
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/biodiversity-why-are-we-losing-it-and-how-can-we-save-it/
LOCATION:Leamington Spa Baptist Church\, Chandos Street\, Leamington Spa\, Warwickshire\, CV32 4RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Deadline for Coventry’s International Young People’s Peace Essay Competition 2023
DESCRIPTION:Entries to Coventry’s International Young People’s Peace Essay Competition close on 31 October. \nYoung people aged 15 to 24 can gain a certificate of participation\, stand a chance to win a cash prize and can add an entry in their CV. \nThis competition it is a tool for exploring young peoples’ opinions on peace agendas and for harnessing their enthusiasm for contributing to the improvement of peace in the world. \nThe collection of written essays could serve as a resource for various sectors\, for example a source of ideas for leaders\, items for analysis by social scientists and law scholars\, a motivation for use by teachers to encourage their students to write essays and a revelation for politicians about the issues that preoccupy the minds of young people. \nFollow us on Twitter @PeaceEssay and use #peaceessay2023 \nThis competition is organised by the United Nations Association Coventry Branch. \nFor more information visit youngpeoplespeaceessay.org
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/deadline-for-coventrys-international-young-peoples-peace-essay-competition-2023/
CATEGORIES:Competition,Coventry,Young People
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231115
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SUMMARY:Coventry Peace Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:Coventry Peace Festival will take place between 1st – 14th November. \nAt the time of writing the programme of events is still being planned. \nDetails will be available at https://www.coventry.gov.uk/peace
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/coventry-peace-festival-2023/
CATEGORIES:Coventry,Festival,Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231110T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231110T203000
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SUMMARY:Coventry Lord Mayor’s Peace Lecture 2023
DESCRIPTION:Coventry Lord Mayor’s Peace Lecture 2023 will be held on 10 November in St Mary’s Guildhall during Coventry Peace Festival. \nEntry to venue at 6pm. Event starts at 7pm. \nLessons from the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda\nMarc J Gwamaka will fly from Rwanda to the UK to deliver Coventry Peace Lecture on 10 November in St Mary’s Guildhall\, bringing with him vast experience of developing programs to fight against genocide. \nWhen we hear the word “genocide” most people think about the Nazi’s attempt to exterminate Jews during the Second World War. But the world does not seem to have learned the lessons of that terrible crime against humanity. Attempted genocides have continued to happen and are still occurring today. \nPerhaps the most well-known occurrence was when up to a million of the Tutsi minority indigenous people of the African country of Rwanda were killed by Hutu militias in 1994\, which was the tragic culmination of the Rwandan Civil War\, which had started in 1990. But there are many more examples. Here are just a few of them. \nActs of genocide were committed against the Yazidi people of Iraq by Daesh in 2014. The Chinese government has committed a series of ongoing human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minorities in Xinjiang that are often characterized as genocide. In 2023 Armenian Americans demonstrated in California against what they called a genocide happening in Nagorno-Karabakh. Several people have accused Israel of gradual genocide in Gaza. \nMarc J Gwamaka has been active in the fight against genocide most of his life. As a teenager in 2007 he and his friends founded Peace and Love Proclaimers\, a dynamic peace-building youth organisation based in Rwanda that aims to inspire young people from around the world and teaches them the underlying principles of hope\, unity\, and social responsibility. \nGenocide affects more than those people involved in the conflict. The lives of young people born in Rwanda after 1994\, for example\, were forever changed by the genocide. They felt themselves victims of something that none of them had created. \nMarc wants to show these young people that they can either choose to be prisoners of that history and always see themselves in its light\, or they can take a stand and ensure history doesn’t repeat itself. \nIn 2009 he initiated Walk to Remember\, an international education programme based in Rwanda which is followed in over ten countries. The programme educates and mobilises youth to fight against genocide. \nHow did he come up with the idea? Marc explained: \n“It was a Wednesday\, after facilitating a program called ‘Forgiveness: A Step Towards Reconciliation’ within the Peace and Love Proclaimer initiative. I realised that we often say the words ‘Never Again’ and it struck me that we had taken insufficient action to transform these words into meaningful actions.” \n“It bothered me so much so I thought\, why not do walks so that people could always ask why we walk and hence keep the memory of what happened. When we forget\, we reap the fruit of forgetfulness and hence repeat the same mistakes. \n“This concern weighed heavily on my mind\, prompting me to consider the idea of organising a significant gathering of individuals. I envisioned a collective event where people could come together in unity and\, when approached by curious onlookers\, we could openly share our raison d’etre. My intention was to create something impactful and attention-grabbing\, a platform that would naturally invite questions and discussion. I firmly believe that\, by commemorating and preserving the memory of past events\, we can help prevent the repetition of historical mistakes that result from forgetfulness.” \nWalk to Remember now brings together young people from all over the world to end mass atrocities. The walk has taken place in 25 countries around the world and has been attended by heads of states and diplomats including dignitaries such as Paul Kagame\, President of Rwanda. \nIn 2013\, Marc and Andrew Fearn founded the Aegis Youth Champion Leadership Program in Rwanda\, where children of survivors and perpetrators have to live together. Marc has worked with over 2\,300 individuals\, including those in active conflict\, enabling them to become role models and powerful voices of humanity in their communities. \nHe has led programs in places of extreme conflict\, such as South Sudan\, Central\nAfrican Republic and Adamawa (north eastern Nigeria). Marc is a powerful voice of humanity who has trained in South Africa\, Zambia\, Cook County Jail (Chicago\, USA)\, Gambia\, Uganda\, Kenya and his native Rwanda. \nMarc currently heads the international training and education program at Aegis Trust\, where he imparts valuable knowledge on peace and values education to a diverse audience from both local and international communities. Furthermore\, Marc has had the privilege to lecture at renowned institutions such as Harvard Law School\, Tufts University\, William and Mary\, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington\, among others. \nThe doors of St Mary’s Guildhall will open at 6pm on 10 November when light refreshments will be available. Marc’s talk starts at 7pm. \n“We advise people to book their seats in advance\,” said Paul Maddocks\, Chair of Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation which is organising the event. “Otherwise they may find themselves standing at the back of the hall which we would like to avoid.” \nTo book seats\, use the form at  \nMarc’s visit to Coventry will be generously funded by Coventry University’s Centre for Trust\, Peace and Social Relations.
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/coventry-lord-mayors-peace-lecture-2023/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Guildhall\, Bayley Lane\, Coventry\, CV1 5RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coventry,Genocide,Lecture
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SUMMARY:Coventry's International Young People’s Peace Essay Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:On 14 November 2023\, Coventry United Nations Association\, working with Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation\, will run a video event to announce the winners of Coventry’s International Young People’s Peace Essay 2023. \nYoung people aged 15 to 24 can gain a certificate of participation\, stand a chance to win a cash prize and gain an entry in their CV. \nThis competition it is a tool for exploring young peoples’ opinions on peace agendas and for harnessing their enthusiasm for contributing to the improvement of peace in the world. \nThe collection of written essays could serve as a resource for various sectors\, for example a source of ideas for leaders\, items for analysis by social scientists and law scholars\, a motivation for use by teachers to encourage their students to write essays and a revelation for politicians about the issues that preoccupy the minds of young people. \nJoin the event by clicking here\nEntries to Coventry’s International Young People’s Peace Essay Competition close on 31 October. \nFor details of submitting essays see https://youngpeoplespeaceessay.org/rules-and-more-information/
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/coventrys-international-young-peoples-peace-essay-award-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Competition,Peace
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231125T140000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Development Goals - What are they and can they be achieved?
DESCRIPTION:On 25 November\, Warwick District UNA will be hosting Carl Wright to talk about \nUN`s Sustainable Development Goals – What are they and can they be achieved? \nThe meeting can also be followed on Zoom. \nThe meeting starts at 12:30 prompt. If attending in-person\, please feel free to bring your own lunches. Tea/coffee/biscuits will be provided. \nCarl Wright co-chaired UN consultations/negotiations on the 2030 Agenda on SDGs. He is a former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum and a diplomat with a wealth of experience in UN affairs. \nMr Carl Wright has over 40 years of professional experience working with the UN\, the Commonwealth\, the EU and intergovernmental organisations. Carl`s work has involved him with participation in the negotiations on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Developments\, co-chaired the UN`s SDG goals 2014/15 and had participated in conferences with the UN Secretary-General and had attended the Addis Ababa Finance Conference and Paris Climate Conference. \nCarl has also worked with the International Labour organisation and adviser to the UN Commission on Transnational Corporations\, a Commonwealth diplomat and was a full-time Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum. Carl`s work has also engaged him with other UN bodies including the UNDP\, UNESCO\, WHO and UNESCO and this involved collaboration on specific development projects drawing also on funding from the UK government and the EU. \nCarl is an enthusiastic supporter of the UN Association for many years and has served as an elected Trustee on behalf of the Association membership to the UNA-UK Board. Currently Carl have been quite involved in the localisation of SDGs at community and local government level including in Canterbury especially on climate change (see www.ccap.org.uk) \nThe 2030 Agenda adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015\, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet\, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, which are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education\, reduce inequality\, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/sustainable-development-goals-what-are-they-and-can-they-be-achieved/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church\, Leicester St\, Leamington Spa CV32 4TE\, Leamington Spa\, CV32 4TE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Warwick
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SUMMARY:COP28 and OCHA
DESCRIPTION:The 28th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change\, more commonly known as COP28\, is happening in Dubai\, United Arab Emirates from 30 November to 12 December. \nOCHA is taking part in COP28 under the leadership of USG Martin Griffiths. As we head towards the COP\, here are things you should know. \nWhy does climate change matter to humanitarians?\nThe climate crisis is fast becoming the biggest driver of humanitarian need\, hitting the world’s most vulnerable people first\, and worst. There has been an 800 per cent increase in climate-related humanitarian appeals in the last 20 years. Each year\, between a quarter and a third of funds from the Central Emergency Response Fund goes to climate-related disasters. The IFRC estimates that without new and large-scale investments\, the number of people requiring humanitarian assistance due to extreme weather-related events could increase to over 200 million by 2050\, while related response funding requirements could increase to US$20 billion annually by 2030. \nClimate change is a threat multiplier\, making the climate crisis a humanitarian crisis. \nWhat does OCHA want to see achieved at COP28\n\n Close the climate finance gap to build resilience in crisis settings  \n\nOCHA is working with partners to ensure that climate finance leaves no one behind\, especially people in fragile and conflict affected communities. The Health\, Relief\, Recovery and Peace Day at COP 28 is a seminal moment to ensure that climate finance is new and additional to humanitarian finance and builds resilience in communities on the front lines. OCHA is also supporting agreement on a new global Loss and Damage Fund and related funding arrangements. Humanitarian response also needs to be scaled up\, and OCHA is aiming to gather donor support to increase the role of the CERF in responding to the climate crisis\, including through a new CERF Climate Action Account. \n\n Act ahead of disasters to save lives and livelihoods\n\nOCHA aims to make COP 28 a moment where the global approach to climate disasters shifts from reaction to prevention. OCHA is working with humanitarian actors and their funding partners to scale-up and better coordinate anticipatory and early action\, fully fund the Secretary General’s Early Warning for All initiative and ensure that Multilateral Development Banks increase pre-arranged financing. \nOCHA also wants to see commitments to ensure that gender equality and women’s empowerment are at the heart of all responses to the climate emergency. \nWhat is OCHA doing at COP28?\nOCHA is providing a platform to raise the voices of the affected people \nOCHA is coordinating the humanitarian community to increase advocacy around the devastating consequences of climate-related disasters and the imperative to immediately scale-up support to the most vulnerable. This includes establishing the first dedicated ‘Humanitarian Hub’ at CoP 28 – a shared space for events that highlight the impacts and solutions on the front lines. \nThe Hub will host more than 40 events organized with the support of dozens of entities\, including local and international humanitarian partners\, academics\, private sector and governments. \nOCHA is advocating for closing the finance gap   \nOCHA and UN partners have also co-developed with the CoP Presidency a ‘Declaration on Relief\, Recovery and Peace’ and related ‘package of solutions’ which commit finance providers to ensure that no one is left behind\, by accelerating climate action in contexts of fragility\, violence and high humanitarian need. OCHA will also share its package of solutions\, including its plans to scale-up the role of the CERF in climate action. \nOCHA is advocating for scaling up early warning and anticipatory action  \nOCHA is asking for commitments to fully fund the Secretary General’s Early Warning for All initiative\, with priority attached to those crisis settings where no effective early warning exists. OCHA is seeking commitments from humanitarian actors and their funding partners to scaling up and better coordinating anticipatory and early action\, making it the ‘default’ option to all foreseeable climate-related disasters. \nOCHA is working to elevate the voices of affected people for climate action  \nSenegalese singer Oumy Gueye\, aka OMG\, an advocate for humanitarian causes in the Sahel\, will perform and participate in OCHA events in Dubai. OMG will highlight the humanitarian challenges in the Sahel\, including as a result of the climate crisis. \nJoin us at our OCHA-led events\n\nStrengthening Delivery: Aligning development\, humanitarian\, and climate finance.This event is co-organized by IFAD and OCHA. (at SE Room 5\, Blue Zone on 3 Dec\, 11.30 –13:00)\nOfficial opening of Humanitarian Hub(at Humanitarian Hub\, Green Zone on 2 Dec\, 10:30- 11:00)\nScaling up CERF’s role in climate action (at Humanitarian Hub\, Green Zone on 3 Dec\, 15:30- 16:30)\n\nWatch via live stream on OCHA social media platforms. \nOther events to watch\n\nThe 1st Conference for Hosting Countries of World’s Humanitarian Hubs (at Blue Zone on 3 Dec\, 10am)\nAccelerating Climate Action and Finance in Countries and Communities Facing Multifaceted Crises – Launch of the Climate\, Relief\, Recovery and Peace Declaration.(Blue Zone Alwaha Theatre\, Blue Zone on 3 Dec\, 12:00 -13.30)\nTaking Early Action to Scale: A Charter for the Future(at Blue Zone on 3 Dec\, 9:30- 10:30 am)\nDelivering Early Warnings for All (EW 4ALL)(at Green Zone on 3 Dec\, 10:30-12:00)\nHow can the Grand Bargain agenda strengthen humanitarian climate mitigation work and disaster prevention (at Humanitarian Hub\, Green Zone on 4 Dec\, 2pm)\nStrengthening Urban Resilience for a Changing Climate(at Humanitarian Hub\, Green Zone on 6 Dec\, 2pm)\n\nSee all events at the Hub here. \nThe time and venue indicated here are based on the available information and subject to change. Please visit the COP28 website for more up-to-date information on the schedule \n 
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/cop28-and-ocha/
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,COP28
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SUMMARY:UN Climate Conference COP28 Report
DESCRIPTION:Warwick District UNA will hold a meeting on 20 January where\, after a short AGM\, two speakers will address the question: \nUN Climate Conference COP28 – Was it a success or another “talking shop”?\nThe guest speaker will be Sarah Millar\, Programme Director\, Climate Emergency Collaboration Group (CECG). \nAlso present at COP28 Conference was a Branch committee member Jason Garrett from Leamington Spa who works for World Vision and he will also make a contribution to the debate. \nThe meeting will be held at Leamington Spa Baptist Church\, Chandos Street Leamington Spa\, CV32 4RT. \nIt will also be available online at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89190086667?pwd=ZktIaW5pQTl5bnlBRzRZMXl5STE3UT09 \nBoth Sarah and Jason attended the UN COP28 conference in Dubai. They both will explain and give their feedback on the Conference i.e. their expectations and experiences and whether COP28 was a success and delivered what was on the table and plus moving forward. The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC\, more commonly known as COP28\, was the 28th United Nations Climate Change conference held from 30 November until 12 December at Expo City\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates. \nSarah Millar works at the Climate Emergency Collaboration Group (CECG) as a Programme Director. Prior to the CECG\, Sarah worked for 5 years as a climate change specialist consulting for C40 Cities\, Bloomberg Philanthropies\, Unilever\, the Prince of Wales’s Corporate Leaders Group and the World Green Building Council. Sarah has worked at the heart of the COP process from within the UK Government\, leading its international stakeholder engagement from Copenhagen to Paris. Before joining the UK Government\, Sarah worked in Brussels for 8 years on EU climate and environmental policy for the Mayor of London\, the Confederation of British Industry and in the European Parliament. Sarah has studied at the University of Hull\, Université Robert Schuman Strasbourg and CERIS in Brussels. She is a senior associate at the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership.
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/un-climate-conference-cop28-report/
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Warwick
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SUMMARY:Warwick Model United Nations Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Click to enlarge poster \nWarwick United Nations Society will run its annual Model United Nations Conference (WARMUN) from 19 to 21 January 2024. This is one of the biggest most prestigious MUN conferences in the UK. \nThis year’s vision is to bring to life the diversity of students here at Warwick through the conference theme: Beyond traditional narratives and alliances! \nHere are some of the exciting things planned: \n\nIncredibly talented and experienced chairs that have prepared very diverse and unique themes\n7 very diverse committees including Arab League and African Union to shed the light on pertinent regional issues\nLarge number of socials during the whole weekend that range from an exclusive diversity themed Saturday night mixer\, a scavenger hunt all over Warwick\, a classic night out and much more!\nExclusive guest speaker that will be revealed very soon!\nFor external/international delegates\, we have prepared a very detailed guide to help you with all things accommodation\, transport and logistics here at Warwick that will be shared with you once you apply!\n\nTickets are 30 pounds for non-members and 25 pounds for members including: 3-day conference\, Main cultural night social with food\, daily activities\, breakfast menu and WARMUN 2024 merchandise. \nBook your place at https://forms.gle/Wzq59gUNemPcqqh67
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/warwick-model-united-nations-conference-2024/
CATEGORIES:Model United Nations,Warwick University
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SUMMARY:UNA Coventry Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Coventry United Nations Association will hold its Annual General Meeting on 18 January via video link. \nAll are welcome to hear a report of what we have achieved in the past year\, to vote for key Committee members and to help us plan the future of this UNA Branch. \nFollow this link to join the meeting. \n 
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/una-coventry-annual-general-meeting/
CATEGORIES:AGM,Coventry
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CREATED:20231231T094436Z
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SUMMARY:UN Climate Conference COP28 Report
DESCRIPTION:Warwick District UNA will hold a meeting on 20 January where\, after a short AGM\, two speakers will address the question: \nUN Climate Conference COP28 – Was it a success or another “talking shop”?\nThe guest speaker will be Sarah Millar\, Programme Director\, Climate Emergency Collaboration Group (CECG). \nAlso present at COP28 Conference was a Branch committee member Jason Garrett from Leamington Spa who works for World Vision and he will also make a contribution to the debate. \nThe meeting will be held at Leamington Spa Baptist Church\, Chandos Street Leamington Spa\, CV32 4RT. \nIt will also be available online at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89190086667?pwd=ZktIaW5pQTl5bnlBRzRZMXl5STE3UT09 \nBoth Sarah and Jason attended the UN COP28 conference in Dubai. They both will explain and give their feedback on the Conference i.e. their expectations and experiences and whether COP28 was a success and delivered what was on the table and plus moving forward. The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC\, more commonly known as COP28\, was the 28th United Nations Climate Change conference held from 30 November until 12 December at Expo City\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates. \nSarah Millar works at the Climate Emergency Collaboration Group (CECG) as a Programme Director. Prior to the CECG\, Sarah worked for 5 years as a climate change specialist consulting for C40 Cities\, Bloomberg Philanthropies\, Unilever\, the Prince of Wales’s Corporate Leaders Group and the World Green Building Council. Sarah has worked at the heart of the COP process from within the UK Government\, leading its international stakeholder engagement from Copenhagen to Paris. Before joining the UK Government\, Sarah worked in Brussels for 8 years on EU climate and environmental policy for the Mayor of London\, the Confederation of British Industry and in the European Parliament. Sarah has studied at the University of Hull\, Université Robert Schuman Strasbourg and CERIS in Brussels. She is a senior associate at the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership.
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/un-climate-conference-cop28-report-2/
LOCATION:Leamington Spa Baptist Church\, Chandos Street\, Leamington Spa\, Warwickshire\, CV32 4RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Warwick
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T044040Z
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SUMMARY:Rally around Ukraine!
DESCRIPTION:On February 24\, UNA Shropshire will be holding a Rally around Ukraine! event in Main Church Stretton car park\, opposite Coop. SY6 6BL. \nFor further information contact :\nJohn Crowe Tel: 07851 760443\nwww.unashropshire.org.uk
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/rally-around-ukraine/
LOCATION:Church Stretton Car Park\, Easthope Road\, Church Stretton\, Shropshire\, SY6 6BL
CATEGORIES:Rally,Ukraine
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240605T210000
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CREATED:20240508T035915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T035915Z
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Peace for Gaza\, Palestine and Israel
DESCRIPTION:Pathways to Peace is a new series of events from Justice for Palestinians (Leamington Spa). In the inaugural session on 5 June 2024 you will hear from two eminent speakers from the worlds of medicine and the law moderated by renowned human rights barrister Michael Mansfile KC. All three are united by a passion for dignity and justice for the Palestininan people: \nWe have attracted the cream of speakers on Gaza\, Palestine\, the Middle East and Israel. They are all experts in their fields\, from history\, to politics\, to diplomacy\, aid \, medicine\, the law\, and beyond. They will share their analyses of the issues and their vision for a sustainable peace in Palestine /Israel. \nProfessor Nick Maynard is a surgeon and medical tutor in Oxford and Gaza. Through Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)\, he was in Gaza over Christmas 2023\, before he was evicted by the IDF. He has since returned. He says Gaza is\, “…much worse than we could possibly have imagined. I couldn’t compare it to anything\, it was just like nothing I’ve seen on Earth\,” \nTayab Ali is an internationally renowned lawyer\, and Director of the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP). Tayab\, and the ICJP have\, among many other initiatives\, lodged a criminal complaint alleging UK Government Ministers’ complicity in war crimes at Scotland Yard. It has also launched a legal challenge against the Foreign\,Commonwealth and Development Office decision to defund UNRWA\, and is active in campaigns to stop arms sales to Israel. \nMichael Mansfield KC (moderator) describes himself as a radical lawyer and is well known for his work defending the Birminham Six\, the Hillsborough disaster and the death of Jean Charles de Menezes. He has long also been an advocate of justice for the Palestinian people. \nThey will speak about their experience\, how they see the situation unfolding\, and what they believe is necessary to bring about an equitable and lasting peace in Israel/Palestine and the Middle East. You will have plenty of opportunity to interact with them\, ask questions and share your own take on the situation. \nWe hope you will attend live in St Peter’s Hall\, CV32 5AA\, but the event will also be live-streamed on Zoom. Please indicate your preference when you register. \nThe event is free and there will be a retiring collection to help defray costs with any balance going to support the work of MAP. If attending via Zoom you can donate to MAP via the link on the registration page. We will send you the joining link a few days before the event. \nObtain your tickets here.
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/pathways-to-peace-for-gaza-palestine-and-israel/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Hall Leamington\, 3A Dormer Place\, Leamington Spa\, CV32 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gaza,Israel,Palestine,Peace
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to South Shropshire Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:On 11 July\, U3A will run an event entitled An Introduction to South Shropshire Climate Action. \nIt will be lead by Fiona Morgan and Nick Read\, the Project Coordinators for South Shropshire Climate Action. \nIt will take place in United Reformed Church Hall\, High Street\, Church Stretton\, SY6 6BY \nTea and coffee will be available. Donations will be accepted and all guests are welcome. \nThis event is supported by Marches Energy Agency
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/an-introduction-to-south-shropshire-climate-action/
LOCATION:United Reformed Church Hall\,\, United Reformed Church Hall\, High Street\, Church Stretton\, SY6 6BY
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Shropshire
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240727T134500
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CREATED:20240712T144328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T144328Z
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SUMMARY:African Nations in Global Peacekeeping
DESCRIPTION:On 27 July Warwick District UNA will host a talk by United Nations consultant Kiiza S Hussein from Kagali\, Rwanda on the subject \nThe Evolving Role of African Nations in Global Peacekeeping\, Global Geopolitics and Diplomacy\nKiiza S Hussein will provide a valuable perspective on how African nations navigate their international relations amidst global power shifts. The topic of the balance of power and shifting influences within African nations vis-à-vis global powers like Putin’s Russia\, China\, and the West offers rich ground for discussion and analysis. It touches on geopolitics\, international relations\, and Africa’s role in global dynamics\, making it highly relevant to current global affairs. \nKiiza S Hussein will be focusing on African nations’ positions towards the conflict in Ukraine\, their relationships with China and the West\, and their alignment with the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). This is indeed a timely and compelling subject. \n\nAre you ready to be inspired by a leader who has transformed global policy and championed human rights?\nWant to learn how one man’s relentless advocacy for climate justice and sustainable development is making a worldwide impact?\nCurious to discover the strategies behind driving positive change in refugee and women’s rights\, environmental conservation\, and youth empowerment?\n\nThen either visit Leamington Spa Baptist Church\, Chandos Street\, Leamington Spa\, CV32 4RN or connect to the Zoom conference. Church hall and Zoom open at 12:15 and tea/coffee/biscuits will be available. The meeting starts at 12:30. \nKiiza S Hussein\, Integrity Officer at Greenpeace Africa\, is an acclaimed international lawyer\, social entrepreneur\, and activist\, honoured with the 2023 TEDx Climate Justice Award and the World Youth Development 100 Excellency accolade. He has served as Attorney General at the World Youth Summit Organisation and founder of SHK Law Attorneys\, advocating tirelessly for human rights\, sustainable development\, and climate justice. With advanced degrees from Coventry University and the University of Cambridge\, Kiiza shapes global policy as a United Nations Consultant and influential committee member\, driving positive change in refugee and women’s rights\, environmental conservation\, and youth empowerment.
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/african-nations-in-global-peacekeeping/
LOCATION:Leamington Spa Baptist Church\, Chandos Street\, Leamington Spa\, Warwickshire\, CV32 4RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Africa,PeaceKeeping,Warwick
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240924
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SUMMARY:UN Summit of the Future
DESCRIPTION:The world is not on track to meet the goals we have already set for ourselves. Nor are we effectively rising to new challenges or opportunities. \nThe United Nations Summit of the Future\, to be held from 22 to 23 September 2024\, will bring world leaders together to forge a new international consensus on how we deliver a better present and safeguard the future. \nThe speed and complexity of developments have outpaced our systems for cooperating and coping. \nThe benefits and opportunities of progress are spread unevenly\, with the majority of people left behind. \nThe risks and threats are also unevenly felt\, disproportionately impacting the most vulnerable. \nThis once-in-a-generation opportunity serves as a moment to mend eroded trust and demonstrate that international cooperation can effectively tackle current challenges as well as those that have emerged in recent years or may yet be over the horizon. \nWe already have the “what” in the form of many existing agreements and commitments\, starting with the UN Charter and including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, the 2030 Agenda\, the Paris Agreement\, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and many others. \nThe Summit of the Future will look at the “how” – how do we cooperate better to deliver on the above aspiration and goals? How do we better meet the needs of the present while also preparing for the challenges of the future? \nThe aim of the Summit is twofold: accelerate efforts to meet our existing international commitments and take concrete steps to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities. \nThis will be achieved through an action-oriented outcome document called the Pact for the Future. \nThe Pact will be negotiated\, and endorsed by countries in the lead-up to and during the Summit in September 2024. \nThe result will be a world – and an international system – that is better prepared to manage the challenges we face now and in the future\, for the sake of all humanity and for future generations.
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/un-summit-of-the-future/
CATEGORIES:United Nations
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250109T203000
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SUMMARY:UNA Central AGM
DESCRIPTION:The Annual General Meeting of UNA Central Region will take place at 19:00 on 9 January 2025. \nProposed Agenda\n\nWelcome\nWarm welcome to all\nLeadership team\nNominations and election of Chair(s); Vice Chair; Hon Sec; Hon Treasurer\nLegacy\nApproval of last minutes and receipt of draft report for 2024\nVision and Values\nConfirmation of existing vision and values and/or suggestions for change.\nPlans and Resources\nReceipt of issues for plan consideration and ideas for resource acquisition\nTeams and Partnerships\nCentral Region team composition and suggestions for new partnerships\,\nCommunications\nApproval of methods for forthcoming year.\nDelivery and Tools\nConfirmation of existing tools and suggestions for new tools.\nSocial Responsibility\nIdeas to become regarded as a good neighbour in local communities.\nLearning and Recognition\nWhat we have learned since last AGM and how it should be recognised?\n\nAGM closes by 8.15 pm and 15 minutes is allowed for informal chat amongst participants. \nFollow this link to join the meeting.
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/una-central-agm-2/
CATEGORIES:AGM
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250118T134500
DTSTAMP:20260507T084552
CREATED:20250110T101600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T101600Z
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SUMMARY:Tackling Sexual & Gender-Based Violence in Africa
DESCRIPTION:On 18 January Warwick District UN Association will host a talk by Dr Helen Liebling who will address the meeting on the subject \nConflict\, Resilience\, and Justice: Tackling Sexual & Gender-Based Violence in Africa \nThis talk will be held in Leamington Spa Baptist Church\, Chandos Street\, Leamington Spa\, CV32 4RN and also online via this link. \nTea\, coffee\, and biscuits will be provided from 12:00. Bring your own lunch if desired. \nThe talk will be preceded by a short AGM from 12:15 to 12:25. The talk will run from 12:35 to 13:45 pm. \nDr. Liebling is a globally recognised expert in conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and torture\, with over 25 years of ground-breaking research and advocacy. She has worked extensively in Uganda\, Liberia\, Rwanda\, South Africa\, and the Democratic Republic of Congo\, collaborating with renowned organisations such as the Women’s International Peace Centre\, West Africa Network for Peace-building\, and Tearfund. \nThe talk will include \n\nPersonal Stories: Highlights from her autobiography\, Nalule’s Travels and Adventures.\nExpert Analysis: Insights into empowering survivors and advancing their rights.\nInnovative Solutions: How community-led programs like CLAMP are transforming refugee support.\n\nHelen has authored four influential books and numerous peer-reviewed articles\, advancing global understanding of trauma recovery and justice for survivors. Her innovative initiatives\, such as the CLAMP project\, train refugees as peer counsellors\, offering transformative support to survivors in refugee settlements. Helen’s leadership extends to global advisory boards\, including the Healing in Harmony initiative\, which evaluates the impact of music therapy on women affected by conflict. \nHer autobiography\, Nalule’s Travels and Adventures\, has been praised as a testament to resilience and activism\, cementing her reputation as a trailblazer in the fight for gender-sensitive healthcare and justice for survivors worldwide. \nFurther information from Gian Clare\, Chairman\, Warwick District\, United Nations Association\, gianclareuna@gmail.com
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/tackling-sexual-gender-based-violence-in-africa/
LOCATION:Leamington Spa Baptist Church\, Chandos Street\, Leamington Spa\, Warwickshire\, CV32 4RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Africa,Sexual Violence,Warwick District UNA
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T090711Z
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SUMMARY:UNA-UK Annual Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The UNA-UK Conference Committee is delighted to host the 2025 UNA-UK Conference\, a key event for fostering dialogue\, collaboration\, and actionable outcomes that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UNA-UK’s mission. \nEvent Details \n\nDate: Saturday\, 12 April 2025\nTime: 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM\nVenue: London (exact address to follow)\nFormat: Hybrid (in-person or online participation)\n\nThis event will bring together members\, supporters\, and like-minded individuals for meaningful discussions on global challenges and local initiatives. \nHighlights of the Agenda \n\nOpening Address: Chair of the Conference Committee\nPresentations: UNA-UK campaigns\, UNA Group projects\, and member-led themes\nDiscussion Sessions: Opportunities for collaboration and idea exchange\nQ&A: Engage directly with UNA-UK staff\nElections: Present members (both in-person and online) will vote for the next Conference Committee\n\nTickets \nFor the first time ever\, this conference will be hosted in hybrid form\, with options to join either in-person or online. \n\nIn-Person: £10 per person (includes access to London venue\, address TBC)\nOnline: free (includes full virtual access)\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to this important event\, whether in London or online. Together\, we can contribute to the mission of UNA-UK and the broader goals of the United Nations. \nBook your tickets here
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/una-uk-annual-conference-2025/
LOCATION:London and via Video Link
CATEGORIES:UNA-UK
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SUMMARY:Nuclear Weapons still threaten us all TODAY! What can we do about it?
DESCRIPTION:Lauren Muir \nOn Saturday 12th July 2025\, Warwick District UN Association is honoured and delighted to welcome UNA-UK’s Policy & Outreach Officer and support officer for UK All Party Parliamentary Group on UN\, Lauren Muire\, who will address the meeting in person on the subject: \nNuclear Weapons still threaten us all TODAY! What can we do about it? \nThe meeting will be held from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm at the Leamington Spa Baptist Church\, Chandos Street\, Leamington Spa\, CV32 4RN. \nThis will be a hybrid meeting both in-person and on-line. \nJoin Zoom Meeting by following this link. Meeting ID: 876 9872 0938\, Passcode: 178541. \nBACKGROUND\nEighty years after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki\, the threat of nuclear weapons has not gone away – it has evolved. \nThe United Nations & the UN Association have long championed nuclear disarmament\, working to reduce the catastrophic risks these weapons pose to humanity. In today’s increasingly unstable global climate\, marked by open threats\, rising tensions\, and a renewed reliance on nuclear deterrence\, this mission is more urgent than ever. \nJoin us for a special meeting of the Warwick District United Nations Association as we welcome Lauren Muir\, Policy & Outreach Officer at UNA-UK. Lauren leads UNA-UK’s work on nuclear disarmament and supports the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the United Nations. \nLAUREN WILL SPEAK ABOUT\n\nThe current & future nuclear weapons landscape\nUNA-UK’s disarmament work & campaigning strategy\nWhat practical steps we can take – as individuals & communities – to influence UK policy & global attitudes\n\nWHY THIS MATTERS\nAs more countries enhance or expand their nuclear arsenals\, the possibility of use – by design\, miscalculation\, or accident – becomes disturbingly plausible. This is not just a foreign policy issue; it’s an existential challenge! \nA second deeply concerning development is well illustrated by the open threats made by Russia to use nuclear weapons in the conflict it triggered through its unlawful & inhumane invasion of Ukraine. \nABOUT OUR SPEAKER\nLauren joined UNA-UK in 2020 and plays a central role in shaping its nuclear policy work. With a background in Geopolitics & Security\, she brings both academic depth and frontline advocacy experience. Her role connects citizens and campaigners with decision-makers in Parliament. \nMEETING SCHEDULE\nTea/Coffee/ biscuits will be provided. Feel free to bring your own lunch. \n12:15 pm – Church hall open for tea/coffee/biscuits and also for those who will join online Zoom. \n12:30 pm – Meeting starts promptly \n13:45 pm – Meeting close \n14:00 pm – Clear and vacate the hall
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/nuclear-weapons-still-threaten-us-all-today-what-can-we-do-about-it/
LOCATION:Leamington Spa Baptist Church\, Chandos Street\, Leamington Spa\, Warwickshire\, CV32 4RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Nuclear Disarmament,UNA-UK,Warwick District UNA
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SUMMARY:Killer Robots and Lethal Autonomy
DESCRIPTION:On 29 November Warwick District United Nations Association welcomes Alexander Davies from the London School of Economics (LSE) to speak on the topic \nKiller Robots and Lethal Autonomy:\nTowards Multilateral Policy on Autonomous Weapon Systems\nThis will be a hybrid event\, open to both in-person at Leamington Spa Baptist Church\, Chandos Street\, Leamington Spa\, CV32 4RN and online via this link. \nArtificial intelligence and automation are transforming the modern battlefield. The rise of autonomous weapon systems (AWS) — machines capable of selecting and engaging targets without direct human intervention — poses one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Drawing on the latest research and on-the-ground developments in Ukraine — the first major conflict in which AI and autonomous systems are playing a central role — Alexander explores how these technologies are reshaping warfare and international law. \nThe discussion will highlight the growing momentum within the United Nations toward developing multilateral frameworks to regulate or ban lethal autonomous weapons\, alongside analysing the challenges towards regulation and asking questions such as: \n\nHow does AI and autonomous weaponry shape modern warfare and global security?\nIn what ways have the tools of war evolved—and what do those changes mean for ethics\, strategy\, and international law?\nHow can the UN address the growing security risks posed by rapid technological change?\n\nAbout our Speaker \nAlexander J. Davies is a doctoral candidate at LSE’s Department of International Relations. . He coordinates LSE’s Security and Statecraft Research Cluster and previously served as Deputy Editor of Millennium: Journal of International Studies. \nHis research explores how domestic politics shape international security and military alliances. \nAlexander has taught courses at LSE including American Grand Strategy\, International Security\, and From Cyberwar to Killer Robots: Emerging Technology and International Security. Alexander is an Associate Fellow of the British Higher Education Academy and has received five teaching awards for excellence in teaching\, including the LSE Summer School Class Teacher Award in both 2024 and 2025. \nHe holds an MSc in International Relations (with Distinction) from LSE and a BA in Politics and International Relations (First Class) from the University of Nottingham. Beyond academia\, he brings over ten years of experience as the Founder and Director of a UK-based 3D environment design studio.
URL:https://unacentral.uk/event/killer-robots-and-lethal-autonomy/
CATEGORIES:War,Warwick District UNA
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