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"Taking a human rights-based approach to the minimum income guarantee”: A Seminar by the Poverty Alliance

Nov 222 min read

"Taking a human rights-based approach to the minimum income guarantee”: A Seminar by the Poverty Alliance

By Elena Kerr and Leen Shoura On Thursday the 14th of November we attended an engagement seminar on behalf of the UNHS Human Rights team,...

The Fragile Promise of Human Rights in a Changing World - Reflections from the 2024 Ruth Adler Lecture

UN House Scotland

Nov 134 min read

The Fragile Promise of Human Rights in a Changing World - Reflections from the 2024 Ruth Adler Lecture

By Luisa Hofmann and Elena Kerr On Monday the 4th of November we attended the 2024 Ruth Adler Human Rights Lecture at the University of...

UN House Scotland

Oct 306 min read

The UN Summit of The Future 2024

By Georgiana F. Bugeag The Global Significance of the Summit The UN Summit of the Future ("the Summit") brought nations together in a...

UNA Scotland Launches the UNAS Earth Ambassadors

UN House Scotland

Sep 262 min read

UNA Scotland Launches the UNAS Earth Ambassadors

Media Release EDINBURGH, Scotland, 26 September 2025 -- today, UNA Scotland announced the launch of the UNAS Earth Ambassadors, a group...

SIDA (Scotland's International Development Alliance) Annual Conference 2024

UN House Scotland

Sep 52 min read

SIDA (Scotland's International Development Alliance) Annual Conference 2024

By Magnus Storvik and Nina Munson SIDA (Scotland's International Development Alliance) Annual Conference 2024: Collaborating for Future...

Beyond COP: Conversations with Youth Report

UN House Scotland

Jul 171 min read

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’....

UN House Scotland

Apr 213 min read

SIDA Spring Conference 2024

By Elena Kerr Scotland’s International Development Alliance held an insightful, engaging, and inspiring spring conference on the 16th of...

UNHS Cities Event Series (2024) - “Urban Crossroads: where policy meets community”

UN House Scotland

Apr 52 min read

UNHS Cities Event Series (2024) - “Urban Crossroads: where policy meets community”

In the early 20th century, Scottish biologist Patrick Geddes played a leading role in establishing urban planning as a social science. In...

UN House Scotland

Mar 81 min read

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

Dec 19, 20234 min read

Political Literacy evidence gathering – Education Scotland, Glasgow office 15/12/23

Political Literacy evidence gathering – Education Scotland, Glasgow office 15/12/23 Jerry Bailey On Friday 15 December a group of primary...

UN House Scotland

Dec 6, 20233 min read

UN House Scotland visit to Cabinet Office, Glasgow

Monday 4 December 2023 Report by Jerome Bailey Meet and Greet On Monday, UNHS representatives were invited to a dialogue with the UK...

Images from the 2nd Meeting of States Parties in New York

UN House Scotland

Dec 5, 20231 min read

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...

2nd Meeting of States Parties in New York – Day 5

UN House Scotland

Dec 4, 20236 min read

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);...

2nd Meeting of States Parties in New York – Day 4

UN House Scotland

Dec 2, 20238 min read

2nd Meeting of States Parties in New York – Day 4

Thursday 30 November was day 4 of the 2MSP. Below are reports from our interns at New York! By Lucy Harrow (Pacific piece); Justine...

UN House Scotland

Dec 1, 20233 min read

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...

2nd Meeting of States Parties in New York – Day 3

UN House Scotland

Nov 30, 20237 min read

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...

2nd Meeting of States Parties in New York – Day 2

UN House Scotland

Nov 29, 20233 min read

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...

2nd Meeting of States Parties in New York – Day 1

UN House Scotland

Nov 28, 20232 min read

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...

ICAN Sunday Day of Action at the UN in New York 2023

UN House Scotland

Nov 27, 20231 min read

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, 20231 min read

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...

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