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Apr 26, 20239 min read

Why Is Access To Healthcare Important?

Words by Teah Zdanowicz and Abby Stewart Photograph: Matheus Ferrero on Unsplash Health inequality is a serious issue within society,...

Is The Right To Healthcare Fulfilled In The UK?: A Roundtable Discussion

UN House Scotland

Apr 25, 20231 min read

Is The Right To Healthcare Fulfilled In The UK?: A Roundtable Discussion

On Thursday 27th April 2023 at 18:30 - 19:45 (BST), the UN House Scotland Human Rights Team will be hosting a roundtable discussing 'Is...

UN House Scotland

Apr 25, 20231 min read

Subscribe To The UNHS Newsletter!

Did you know that UN House Scotland has a newsletter? It's the easiest way to stay updated with updates from our teams, learn more about...

UN House Scotland

Apr 19, 20231 min read

UN House Scotland Intern Application Guide

Welcome to UN House Scotland! We're delighted to launch the official UNHS Intern Application Guide: a guide for prospective interns...

Child Poverty And The Human Rights Of The Child Event Report

UN House Scotland

Apr 17, 20231 min read

Child Poverty And The Human Rights Of The Child Event Report

In June 2022, the UN House Scotland Human Rights team conducted an event which discussed how to protect the human rights of children from...

UN House Scotland

Apr 8, 20233 min read

A New First Minister in Scotland - What Does This Mean For Peace?

Words by Janet Fenton in Peace News On 15 February, Nicola Sturgeon announced that she was resigning as the leader of the Scottish...

Human Trafficking Ukrainian Refugees Crisis

UN House Scotland

Apr 8, 20233 min read

Human Trafficking Ukrainian Refugees Crisis

Words by Paula León in Brig Newspaper Photograph by: Paula León On February 21st, as a tribute of Ukraine being invaded for almost a...

UN House Scotland

Apr 2, 20231 min read

Mitigating the Risks of Human Trafficking Among Ukrainian Refugees: Roundtable Resources

On 21st February 2023 the Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Cross Party Group helped in supporting the 'Mitigating the Risks of Human...

UN House Scotland

Apr 2, 20231 min read

Teachings from Dr Bashabi Fraser

UN House Scotland is delighted to champion the teachings of those across Scotland and beyond, and is thrilled to share the teachings of...

Join Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament at Extinction Rebellion's 'The Big One'

UN House Scotland

Apr 2, 20232 min read

Join Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament at Extinction Rebellion's 'The Big One'

Words by Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament Photograph by: Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament On Thursday, the UK government unveiled its...

UN House Scotland

Mar 31, 20234 min read

Two Different Political Perspectives: Access to Healthcare

Words by Hannah Yeager and Lara Thomas Access to healthcare is a fraught topic worldwide and it often becomes politicised as well–the UK...

UN House Scotland

Mar 30, 20233 min read

A Look Back At COP-27

Words by Fatima Iftikhar A major climate conference was held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, in November 2022 and I had the opportunity to...

UN House Scotland

Mar 8, 20232 min read

Happy International Women's Day from UN House Scotland!

Photograph by: UN Women Africa Every year March 8th recognises International Women's Day, where the history of women's rights movements...

ICESCR: Report to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

UN House Scotland

Mar 6, 20231 min read

ICESCR: Report to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR): Report to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural...

A Humanitarian Approach To Human Rights: A Roundtable On Israel-Palestine Event Report

UN House Scotland

Mar 1, 20231 min read

A Humanitarian Approach To Human Rights: A Roundtable On Israel-Palestine Event Report

In September 2022, the Human Rights team established a roundtable which gave a platform to various speakers to discuss different themes,...

UN House Scotland

Feb 16, 20231 min read

Nicola Sturgeon Shares Support with the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

In recent comments shared by Janet Fenton, from Words and Actions for Peace (WandA4P), ICAN, SCND, WILPF, Secure Scotland, Peace &...

UN House Scotland

Jan 25, 20232 min read

UNRWA Appeals for US$ 1.6 billion for health, education and other basic services

News Release from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East GENEVA, 24 January 2023 The United...

Sunday 22 January marks the second anniversary of the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

UN House Scotland

Jan 22, 20232 min read

Sunday 22 January marks the second anniversary of the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

By: Beret Dernbach Photograph by: International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons The treaty, which entered into force on 22 January...

Celebrating the Second Anniversary of the Entry into Force for the TPNW

UN House Scotland

Jan 22, 20232 min read

Celebrating the Second Anniversary of the Entry into Force for the TPNW

By: Clara Zhang and Hana Shono Photograph by: International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear...

WILPF Event (December 6th 2022): Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, Scotland

UN House Scotland

Jan 16, 20233 min read

WILPF Event (December 6th 2022): Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, Scotland

Photograph by: Bioantika Manurung "Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences...

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