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SUMMARY:Middle East and Global Affairs
DESCRIPTION:On 17th March\, 18:30-20:00\, UNA Warwick District is hosting an online meeting on Middle East and Global Affairs. The speaker is Professor Yossi Mekelberg (from the Royal Institute of International Affairs\, Chatham House). He will consider the latest developments in: Gaza and Israel; the growing US-China rivalry; the war in Ukraine; the future of international institutions in an era of rising nationalism. The zoom link is here\, with meeting ID 824 7994 6009 and passcode 291771.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/middle-east-and-global-affairs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250322T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250322T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
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SUMMARY:The Space of the World: can human solidarity survive social media and what if it can’t?
DESCRIPTION:On 22nd March\, 10:30-12:30\, UNA Harpenden will host a hybrid event at The Salvation Army Hall\, Leyton Green\, Harpenden AL5 2TG on The Space of the World: can human solidarity survive social media and what if it can’t?. The speaker\, Professor Nick Couldry (London School of Economics and Political Science)\, will reflect on the global space of social communications and interaction that has been constructed over the past three decades through a commercialised internet and the emergence of digital platforms whose business model depends on the extraction of data from their users and the shaping of user behaviour to optimise advertising value. Further information about the talk is here. Please register here.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/the-space-of-the-world-can-human-solidarity-survive-social-media-and-what-if-it-cant
LOCATION:Salvation Army Hall\, Salvation Army Hall\, Harpenden\, Hertfordshire\, England\, AL5 2TG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250412T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T113326Z
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SUMMARY:UNA UK Conference
DESCRIPTION:On 12th April\, 10:30-17:00\, the UNA Conference Committee is organising the 2025 UNA Conference\, to be held in London and online. It will include some keynote addresses\, presentations\, discussion sessions and opportunities to engage with UNA-UK staff. In-person attendance will cost £10; virtual attendance is free. More information is available here. Please register here. We need UNA-UK – and they need us! If you are not currently a paid-up member\, do join! Details are on their website here.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/una-uk-conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250426T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250426T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250407T053005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T110955Z
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SUMMARY:Black Swans\, White Swans and the Purple Transition
DESCRIPTION:On 26th April\, 10:30-12:30\, UNA Harpenden will host a hybrid event at The Salvation Army\, Harpenden\, AL5 2TG on Black Swans\, White Swans and the Purple Transition. The speaker on zoom\, Dr Simon Michaux (Geological Survey of Finland)\, will consider the Purple Transition to phase out fossil fuels\, based on the four foundation technologies: liquid fuel fission using thorium as the fuel; burning iron powder; ammonia-fuelled internal combustion engines; and electric vehicles\, powered by alternative battery chemistries. Please register here.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/black-swans-white-swans-and-the-purple-transition
LOCATION:Salvation Army Hall\, Salvation Army Hall\, Harpenden\, Hertfordshire\, England\, AL5 2TG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250426T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250411T111412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T111412Z
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SUMMARY:Has the Trump Administration declared independence from the post-war international order and its institutions?
DESCRIPTION:On 26th April\, 12:30-13:45\, UNA Warwick are holding a hybrid meeting on Has the Trump Administration declared independence from the post-war international order and its institutions?\, led by Professor Michael Cox\, Founding Director of LSE IDEAS\, who will speak on the current international geopolitics being shaped by the Trump administration. He will consider how Trump’s foreign policy in the next four years will affect multilateralism\, international diplomacy and the role of the UN (with the US already having withdrawn from some of its Specialised Agencies). The meeting will be at Leamington Spa Baptist Church\, CV32 4RNor online withthis zoom link\, meeting ID: 850 7054 1874 and Passcode: 420096.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/has-the-trump-administration-declared-independence-from-the-post-war-international-order-and-its-institutions
LOCATION:Leamington Spa Baptist Church\, Chandos Street\, Leamington Spa\,\, England\, CV32 4RN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250426T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250310T113151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T111632Z
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SUMMARY:UN Mother Earth Day: The Environment\, Capitalism\, Peace and Justice
DESCRIPTION:On 26th April\, 13:45-16:40\, at St. Peter’s Community Centre\, Church Street\, Bexhill-on-Sea\, East Sussex\, TN40 2HE\, UNA Bexhill and Hastings invites you to a public seminar on UN Mother Earth Day: The Environment\, Capitalism\, Peace and Justice\, looking at the tensions and connections between the environment and capitalism\, and between peace and justice. For further information and to register\, please contact the Chair.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/un-mother-earth-day-the-environment-capitalism-peace-and-justice
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Community Centre\, Church Street\, Bexhill\, England\, TN40 2HE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250416T132255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T132308Z
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SUMMARY:Economy for the Common Good: An economy aligned with ethical values
DESCRIPTION:On 10th May at 10:30\, UNA Harpenden will be hosting a public lecture on Economy for the Common Good: An economy aligned with ethical values by Bridget Knapper\, at the Salvation Army Hall\, Leyton Green\, Harpenden AL5 2TG. More information about the talk can be found at https://unaharpenden.wordpress.com/home/events/talk-20250510. Register at https://unaharpenden.wordpress.com/home/events/register.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/economy-for-the-common-good-an-economy-aligned-with-ethical-values
LOCATION:Salvation Army Hall\, Salvation Army Hall\, Harpenden\, Hertfordshire\, England\, AL5 2TG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250310T113633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T113633Z
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SUMMARY:The International System in the Age of Trump
DESCRIPTION:On 10th May\, 14:00-16:00\, in The Old Auction House\, Linden Park Road\, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5QL\, UNA Tunbridge Wells and the Weald will hold a discussion on The International System in the Age of Trump\, led by Mike Martin\, MP\, followed by the group’s AGM. For further information\, please contact here.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/the-international-system-in-the-age-of-trump-2
LOCATION:The Old Auction House\, The Old Auction House\, Linden Park Road\, Tunbridge Wells\, TN2 5QL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T111829Z
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SUMMARY:The International System in the Age of Trump
DESCRIPTION:On 10th May\, 14:00-16:00\, in The Old Auction House\, Linden Park Road\, TN2 5QL\, UNA Tunbridge Wells and the Weald will hold a discussion on The International System in the Age of Trump\, led by Mike Martin\, MP\, followed by the group’s AGM. For further information\, please contact here.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/the-international-system-in-the-age-of-trump
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250516T060649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T060649Z
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SUMMARY:The UN: deconstruct to rebuild?
DESCRIPTION:On 17 May\, 12:30-13:45\, UNA Warwick are holding a hybrid meeting on The UN: deconstruct to rebuild? We are living in an age of unravelling\, as prominent features of the past decades — including the United Nations — may be reaching the end of their lifespan. But people still need the UN: they just need it to do better. Natalie Samarinsinghe\, former CEO of UNA-UK\, will consider what roles the UN should play; what must be rebuilt\, reimagined or replaced to meet the challenges of tomorrow; and how we can ensure bold\, effective leadership at this critical juncture. This is more than a talk; it is an invitation to be part of a crucial dialogue about the future of global cooperation and peace.  The meeting will be at Leamington Spa Baptist Church\, CV32 4RN or online with this zoom link\, meeting ID: 883 6951 0768; passcode: 480552.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/the-un-deconstruct-to-rebuild
LOCATION:Leamington Spa Baptist Church\, Chandos Street\, Leamington Spa\,\, England\, CV32 4RN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250106T064130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T061042Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of UN Peacekeepers Conference and Wreath-laying
DESCRIPTION:On 22 May UNA Westminster will be holding its twenty-second annual International Day of UN Peacekeepers Conference and Wreath-laying\, based at the Royal United Services Institute\, 61 Whitehall\, London SW1A 2ET. This morning-only conference will be hosted by the Royal United Services Institute\, in association with Westminster UNA and UNA-UK. The conference will pause at 13:00 for the diplomatic wreath-laying ceremony at London’s Cenotaph in remembrance of UN Peacekeepers who lost their lives while in service. Please join us in Whitehall for the ceremony of wreath-laying by military attachés from all over the world\, as – supported by a military band – they remember those from their countries who have given their lives as peacekeepers\, wearing the UN blue beret.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/international-day-of-un-peacekeepers-conference-and-wreath-laying
LOCATION:Royal United Services Institute\, 61 Whitehall\, London\, SW1A 2ET\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250516T061507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T061507Z
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SUMMARY:UN Reform and the Veto
DESCRIPTION:On 22 May\, 18:00-19:30\, UNA Luton\, with UNA Scotland\, is hosting a webinar workshop on UN Reform and the Veto\, led by Dr David Cheesman\, on the Accountable Veto Resolution Initiative. To register\, please follow this link. For further information\, please contact the Vice Chair of UNA Scotland.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/un-reform-and-the-veto
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250526T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250516T061600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T061600Z
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SUMMARY:UNA Luton Women’s Peace Parade
DESCRIPTION:On 26 May\, 12:00-16:00\, in Luton Town Centre UNA Luton (with Purbachal – the Eastern Sky – and Nine Red Presents) will lead the UNA Luton Women’s Peace Parade in the Luton International Carnival. There will be banners of Equality\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, Community\, Cohesion; and a chorus sung by 20+ people\, led by Debra Knight and Nazia Khanum\, to inspire people locally\, nationally and internationally to work to achieve sustainable gender equality. For more information or to join\, please contact Dr Nazia Khanum.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/una-luton-womens-peace-parade
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250603T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250516T061852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T061852Z
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SUMMARY:The World Health Organisation - its role in promoting health & keeping people safe\, and the impact of the USA leaving
DESCRIPTION:On 3 June\, 19:00\, UNA Streatham and Clapham will host a hybrid talk on The World Health Organisation – its role in promoting health & keeping people safe\, and the impact of the USA leaving\, presented by David Heymann\, former Executive Director of several WHO programmes. The event will be at the Common Room\, the Omnibus Theatre\, 1 Clapham Common Northside\, London SW4 0QW. For more details contact Peter and Sarah Webster; register for a zoom link here.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/the-world-health-organisation-its-role-in-promoting-health-keeping-people-safe-and-the-impact-of-the-usa-leaving
LOCATION:Common Room\, the Omnibus Theatre\, 1 Clapham Common Northside\, London\, London\, SW4 0QW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250614T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250614T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250516T062248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T051433Z
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SUMMARY:Israel’s Treatment of the Palestinians
DESCRIPTION:On 14 June\, 10:30-12:30\, UNA Harpenden invites you to a public lecture at the Salvation Army\, Leyton Green\, Harpenden AL5 2TG on Israel’s Treatment of the Palestinians by David Harrold\, Palestine Trauma Centre. He will consider how ordinary people are coping in the face of ethnic cleansing. Here is more about the talk and the speaker. Please register here.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/israels-treatment-of-the-palestinians
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250617T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250522T073922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T051850Z
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence: Unleashing the Potential and Exploring the Limits
DESCRIPTION:On 17 June\, 19:00\, at The Old Auction House\, The Pantiles\, Linden Park Road\, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5QL\, UNA Tunbridge Wells and Wealden will present Artificial Intelligence: Unleashing the Potential and Exploring the Limits\, with Grace Munyiri (founder of Cacumator Mentorship) and Tia Chang (Chief Data Officer\, Gallagher). For more information and to book this free event\, please go here.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/artificial-intelligence-unleashing-the-potential-and-exploring-the-limits
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250618T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250611T052021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T052021Z
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SUMMARY:How UNA London Trust can support projects and ideas for marking UN80
DESCRIPTION:On 18 June\, 19:30\, UNA London Trust is hosting a webinar to discuss how UNA London Trust can support projects and ideas for marking UN80. Please register for the webinar here. For further information\, please contact Trust Chair\, Catherine Pluygers.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/how-una-london-trust-can-support-projects-and-ideas-for-marking-un80
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250621T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250621T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250214T113546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T061148Z
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SUMMARY:LASER Summer Council\, Marking UN80
DESCRIPTION:The UNA LASER Summer Council is being hosted by UNA Westminster on 21 June\, 11:00-16:30\, at Methodist Central Hall\, Westminster\, London SW1H 9NH. With the theme The United Nations at 80: challenging times for “We the Peoples”\, this prestige event\, located in the same building as the inaugural UN General Assembly meeting in January 1946\, will mark the eightieth anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter in June 1945 in San Francisco. \nThe programme will feature presentations\, discussion\, film and the launch of the Wall of Peace on UN Green. (See below\, in UNA Westminster’s events\, how you can become a Founder Builder.) Speakers will include Professor Can Yeginsu (High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom)\, Daniel Lurie (Mayor of San Francisco)\, and\, probably\, The Lord Mayor of Westminster and The Minister for the United Nations. Please register here for this free event. \nOn 21 June on UN Green\, London SW1H 9NH\, as part of the UNA LASER Summer Council (see above)\, UNA Westminster will launch their Wall of Peace. To become a Founder Builder of the Wall costs £20; register here.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/laser-summer-council-marking-un80
LOCATION:Methodist Central Hall\, Methodist Central Hall\, Westminster\, London\, SW1H 9NH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250516T062420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T052153Z
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SUMMARY:Re-Making our NHS in-keeping with WHO’s ‘Health-for-All’ Policies
DESCRIPTION:On 5 July\, 13:30-16:30\, at St Peter’s Community Centre\, Bexhill-on-Sea\, TN40 2HE\, UNA Bexhill and Hastings is hosting an in-person meeting on Re-Making our NHS in-keeping with WHO’s ‘Health-for-All’ Policies\, led by Sheila Kesby and a Representative from East Sussex Adult Health & Social Care. They will contribute to the Government’s 10-year NHS Plan by: historical review to right the wrongs of the past; re-developing community care to relieve hospital pressures; restoring the ethos of the 1946 NHS Act; and WHO’s ‘Heath-for-All’ policies 1978-2018. Please register with the Chair.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/re-making-our-nhs-in-keeping-with-whos-health-for-all-policies
LOCATION:St Peter’s Community Centre\, St Peter’s Community Centre\, Bexhill TN41 2HE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250712T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250712T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250611T060159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T060159Z
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SUMMARY:Nuclear Weapons still threaten us all TODAY! What can we do about it?
DESCRIPTION:On 12 July\, 12:30\, UNA Warwick is hosting a free hybrid conversation at Leamington Spa Baptist Church\, Chandos Street\, Leamington Spa\, CV32 4RN\, led by Lauren Muir (UNA-UK)\, on Nuclear Weapons still threaten us all TODAY! What can we do about it?. Lauren will talk about UNA-UK’s disarmament work and campaigning strategy\, as well as what practical steps we can take – as individuals and communities – to influence UK policy and global attitudes. As 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. To register or get the zoom link\, please contact Gian Clare.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/nuclear-weapons-still-threaten-us-all-today-what-can-we-do-about-it
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250719T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250719T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250611T060524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T060524Z
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SUMMARY:Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
DESCRIPTION:On 19 July\, 18:00-21:30\, UNA Wandsworth is hosting an interactive public meeting and workshop to look at the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). It will be atthe Community Church Putney\, Werter Rd\, Putney SW15 2LL.The evening will include a presentation followed by a workshop about CEDAW.  And short presentations from members of our women’s diaspora groups about their work. For further details please email Catherine Pluygers.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/convention-on-the-elimination-of-all-forms-of-discrimination-against-women-cedaw
LOCATION:Community Church Putney\, Community Church Putney\, Werter Rd\, Putney\, London\, SW15 2LL\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250908T071857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T071857Z
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SUMMARY:Climate and Nature Coalition
DESCRIPTION:On 13th September\, 10:00-17:00\, UNA Tunbridge Wells and Wealden\, members of the Tunbridge Wells Climate and Nature Coalition\, will stage a stall at Calverley Ground\, TN1 1SJ. They are also taking part in water monitoring and are working to establish a Plastic-Free Tunbridge Wells. For further information\, please contact Marguerita Morton.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/climate-and-nature-coalition
LOCATION:Calverley Ground\, England\, TN1 1SJ\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250923T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250908T072453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T072453Z
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SUMMARY:Politics and Experiences in Iran
DESCRIPTION:On 23rd September\, 19:30-21:30\, UNA Wandsworth is holding an in-person event at Community Church Putney\, Werter Road\, SW15 2LL with talks and discussion on Politics and Experiences in Iran\, led by Masoud Ahmadi and Ahmad Ibrahimi from the International Liberty Association. For further information\, please contact Meena Storey.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/politics-and-experiences-in-iran
LOCATION:Community Church Putney\, Community Church Putney\, Werter Rd\, Putney\, London\, SW15 2LL\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20250823T040106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T072652Z
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SUMMARY:UN Peacekeeping in the 2020s
DESCRIPTION:On 27th September\, 10:20-12:30\, UNA Harpenden is hosting a public lecture at the Salvation Army\, Leyton Green\, Harpenden AL5 2TG on UN Peacekeeping in the 2020s by Dr David Curran\, Coventry University. Please register here.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/un-peacekeeping-in-the-2020s
LOCATION:Salvation Army Hall\, Salvation Army Hall\, Harpenden\, Hertfordshire\, England\, AL5 2TG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20251004T104716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T073701Z
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SUMMARY:War and Peace – why sanctions are doomed to fail with Russia
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 11 October\,  10:30\, UNA Harpenden will be holding a public lecture on War or Peace – why sanctions are doomed to fail with Russia by Ian Proud\, Quincy Institute and former British Diplomat in Moscow\, arguing that sanctions will only ever be an unsatisfactory middle ground for western powers between all-out war and peace through diplomatic engagement. The public lecture will be an in-person event at the Salvation Army\, Leyton Green\, Harpenden AL5 2TG. Please register here.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/war-and-peace-why-sanctions-are-doomed-to-fail-with-russia
LOCATION:Salvation Army Hall\, Salvation Army Hall\, Harpenden\, Hertfordshire\, England\, AL5 2TG\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251017T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T132154
CREATED:20251010T074228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T074228Z
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SUMMARY:opening a birdbath
DESCRIPTION:On 17 October at 14:00\, to mark UN 80\, UNA Enfield and the Barnets\, with the local Council and Friends of Broomfield Park\, is ‘opening’ a birdbath that was originally donated to the Borough by the League of Nations Union in 1927 and now has been renovated by the local UNA Group. The event will be in the Garden of Remembrance\, Broomfield Park\, Palmers Green\, London N13. If you would like to come\, please email UNA Enfield and the Barnets.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/opening-a-birdbath
LOCATION:The Garden of Remembrance\, Broomfield Park\, Palmers Green\, England\, London N13\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Raising the UN Flag
DESCRIPTION:On Friday 24 October at 10:15 for 10:30\, UNA Harpenden will be Raising the UN Flag with the Mayor of Harpenden\, followed by refreshments at the Town Council\, Leyton Road\, Harpenden AL5 2LX. Register here to attend.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/raising-the-un-flag
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SUMMARY:UN flag raise by UNA Medway
DESCRIPTION:On 24 October\, 10:00\, the UN flag will be raised at Gun Wharf\, Chatham\, This will be followed by coffee in the Ithamar Chapel\, Rochester Cathedral\, at about 11:00. All are welcome.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/un-flag-raise-by-una-medway
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SUMMARY:UNA LASER AGM
DESCRIPTION:Our AGM will be a hybrid event on 25th October\, 11:30 at UNA UK Office at Royal Horseguards Hotel\, 3 Whitehall Ct\, London SW1A 2EL. This is a change of location. Come to hear what we have been doing\, help shape our future\, and award outstanding achievements! \nIf you plan to come in person\, please register here to help us judge numbers. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch. We do not charge for attendance but\, to help cover the expenses and if you can afford it\, you are encouraged please to make a donation when you register. \nIf you plan to join us by Zoom\, please register here. \nWe shall email out the papers to those who have registered for the AGM on 18 October. There will not be paper copies available for everyone at the meeting.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/una-laser-agm-2
LOCATION:UNA UK Office\, 3 Whitehall Court\, London\, SW1A 2EL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Israel-Palestine: Are two states the solution?
DESCRIPTION:On 25 October\, 12:15-16:45\, UNA Bexhill and Hastings invites you to an in-person public seminar at St. Peter’s Community Centre\, Church Street\, Bexhill-on-Sea\, TN40 2HE on Israel-Palestine: Are two states the solution? To counter the Government’s preparation for war in its Strategic Defence Review\, the seminar\, led by Sheila Kesby and Barbara Echlin\, will prepare for peace\, beginning with individuals\, working through nations\, to prevail at the United Nations.  As an example for ending wars\, the seminar will offer a plan for Securing Peace in Israel and Palestine. For further information and to register\, please contact Sheila Kesby.
URL:https://unalaser.org/events/israel-palestine-are-two-states-the-solution
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Community Centre\, Church Street\, Bexhill\, England\, TN40 2HE\, United Kingdom
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