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Nov 14, 20231 min read

Remembrance Day Parade Glasgow 2023

We were delighted to attend the Remembrance Day parade and Civic Reception in Glasgow on Sunday 12 November. UNHS interns plus...

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UN House Scotland

Nov 14, 20231 min read

A Visit from Angus Robertson

On 1 November, UNHS was delighted to welcome Mr Angus Robertson, the Cabinet Secretary for External Affairs. Conversations delved into...

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Oct 25, 20233 min read

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...

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Sep 29, 20234 min read

Suella Braverman’s Dangerous Rhetoric on the LGBTQ+ Community and Asylum

By Dr Rachel Ainsworth Suella Braverman’s words on Tuesday were enraging, but not shocking. This Tory government has been desperate to...

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Kosovo After 25 Years: Creating An End To Conflict And Peacekeeping

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Sep 27, 20232 min read

Kosovo After 25 Years: Creating An End To Conflict And Peacekeeping

Words by Lucy Harrow On the 19th of September 2023, at a Reception at the Scottish Parliament the important peacekeeping role of the UN...

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Aug 25, 20231 min read

Power In Partnership Report

UN House Scotland is proud to work alongside our partnering organisations who work tirelessly across Scotland and beyond to campaign on...

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UN House Scotland

Aug 21, 20231 min read

Donations Needed!

This is a call about fundraising for essential roof repairs for the building at 44 Frederick St, where our United Nations Association...

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COP27 Dialogue: The Lived Experiences Of Climate Change And The Energy Crisis

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Jul 19, 20231 min read

COP27 Dialogue: The Lived Experiences Of Climate Change And The Energy Crisis

On 6-18 November 2022, the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) was held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. As part of an ongoing...

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UNHS Statement On The Passing Of The Illegal Migration Bill

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Jul 18, 20232 min read

UNHS Statement On The Passing Of The Illegal Migration Bill

Despite significant opposition from human rights, anti-trafficking and refugee right organisations, and significant opposition from...

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Atomic Bomb Survivors Call For Oppenheimer Film To Boost Support For Disarmament

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Jul 17, 20231 min read

Atomic Bomb Survivors Call For Oppenheimer Film To Boost Support For Disarmament

UN House Scotland is proud to be partnered with the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), who are seeking to push for...

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Turning #WellbeingEconomy Rhetoric Into Action: An Open Letter To The First Minister

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Jul 13, 20231 min read

Turning #WellbeingEconomy Rhetoric Into Action: An Open Letter To The First Minister

UN Association Scotland is proud to be a part of over 200 organisations signing an open letter to Scotland's First Minister to call for...

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Partner Of The Month: Survivors Of Human Trafficking In Scotland!

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Jul 6, 20231 min read

Partner Of The Month: Survivors Of Human Trafficking In Scotland!

UN House Scotland is proud to work alongside fellow organisations across Scotland and beyond who work to share the values of the UN...

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Jun 29, 20232 min read

Happy Pride Month 2023!

At UN House Scotland we are proud to celebrate, champion and amplify the work and activism of everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community during...

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Jun 5, 20231 min read

A Translated History of UN House Scotland: Official History Booklet

To celebrate World Cultural Diversity Day 2023, UN House Scotland published an official history booklet which detailed how civil society...

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Partner Of The Month: Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland!

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Jun 1, 20231 min read

Partner Of The Month: Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland!

UN House Scotland is proud to work alongside fellow organisations across Scotland and beyond who work to share the values of the UN...

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May 21, 20231 min read

A History Of UN House Scotland: Official Booklet

UN House Scotland is proud to share 'A History of UN House Scotland: Civil Society engagement with the Mission, Vision, Values and Goals...

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Disabled Children And Young People Bill - Parliamentary One Pager

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May 17, 20231 min read

Disabled Children And Young People Bill - Parliamentary One Pager

The team at UN House Scotland has produced a Parliamentary One Pager (POP) which outlines the significance of the provisions provided by...

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UNA-UK Response To The Illegal Migration Bill

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May 13, 20232 min read

UNA-UK Response To The Illegal Migration Bill

The Illegal Migration Bill or the ‘’small boats legislation’’ aims to stop boats crossing over the canal by criminalising any entry to...

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'Is The Right To Healthcare Fulfilled In The UK?' Roundtable Recording

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May 5, 20231 min read

'Is The Right To Healthcare Fulfilled In The UK?' Roundtable Recording

On Thursday 27th April, 2023 the UN House Scotland Human Rights Team facilitated a roundtable discussion around the topic 'Is the Right...

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Report On Human Trafficking Among Ukrainian Refugees In Scotland - Reflections From The Roundtable

UN House Scotland

Apr 27, 20231 min read

Report On Human Trafficking Among Ukrainian Refugees In Scotland - Reflections From The Roundtable

On 21st February 2023, the UN House Scotland Human Trafficking Team acted as a secretariat for the Human Trafficking Cross Party Group at...

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