United Nations Association London and South-East Region

The Uyghurs of North West China
2022-01-11 19:30 - 20:30 UTC
Twickenham and Richmond UNA, with Wandsworth UNA and Amnesty International, are presenting Nabila Khan, Amnesty International’s Country Organiser, to talk about the suppression of the Uyghur culture and religion, together with how these actions fit into China’s foreign policy.
Here is the Microsoft Teams link, after which you need to choose ‘Continue on this browser’.

Determined: A New Chapter for the UK People's Movement for the United Nations
2022-01-10 17:00 - 19:00
Marking the aniversary of the first meeting of the UN General Assembly (in London in 1946), this is an opportunity to reflect on the UN’s mission – and the UK’s global role – at a time of rapid change and growing challenge. It is also an opportunity to bid farewell to UNA-UK’s departing CEO (Natalie Samarasinghe) and incoming Chair, Baroness Anelay.
Panellists:
Natalie Samarasinghe
Baroness Anelay
Lord Malloch-Brown
Sir Peter Marshall
Enyseh Teimory
Dali Ten Hove
To register,please go here.

Afghanistan – the Way Forward
2021-12-09 | Zoom
‘Afghanistan – the Way Forward’
Thursday 9th December at 7 pm
UNA Tunbridge Wells & Wealden invite you to this Zoom event. Our two speakers, Dr Aqab Malik and Marzia Babakarkhail, will attempt to give us an insight into the current situation in Afghanistan under a new Taliban government, and talk about future prospects for those living there and those who have been forced to leave the country.
Please register on Eventbrite. Here’s the link: Tunbridge Wells & Wealden UNA : Afghanistan – the way forward Tickets, Thu 9 Dec 2021 at 19:00 | Eventbrite

UNA LASER AGM (online at 2pm)
2021-11-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
The AGM will be a zoom event, starting at 2pm. Please regisster here. In addition to the AGM governance items, we shall have inputs focussing on follow-up to COP 26.

Canterbury Cathedral Peace Service
2021-10-24 17:30 - 18:30
LASER members are invited to join, in-person, the annual Peace Service in Canterbury Cathedral, with its procession of peace-makers. The service will also launch the Canterbury Climate Action Week in the run-up to COP26 in Glasgow the following week.

UN Flag-Raising ceremony in Canterbury
2021-10-24 11:00 - 12:00
All are invited to attend the UN Flag-raising ceremony at Dane John Gardens, Canterbury, with the Lord Mayor.

Big Green Week
2021-09-18 - 2021-09-26

UNA LASER Summer Council. The UN: Past - Present - and Future?
2021-07-17 08:00 - 17:00

Back from the Brink? COP 26 and Beyond
2021-04-17 16:00 - 18:30
UNA LASER Spring Council (being held virtually), at which we will hear and discuss the science, the politics and the campaigning aspects of preparation for the UN Climate Conference, COP26. To register, go to this Eventbrite page.

UNA LASER Policy Conference
2021-02-27 10:30 - 13:30
Come and help us decide LASER’s policies and priorities for the next year. To register, please go here

Executive Committee meeting
2020-12-10 19:30 - 21:30
201210 LASER committee agenda

LASER AGM
2020-11-28 14:00 - 17:00

Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of the UN concert
2020-10-24 19:15 - 21:30
This concert – with drama, music and discussion – is the culmination of our UN75 Festival, WHAT NEXT FOR THE UN? Building a More Secure World . See here for more information and to register.

What next for the UN? Building a More Secure World conference
2020-10-24 14:30 - 19:00
This conference brings together the results of the workshops in our UN75 Festival, WHAT NEXT FOR THE UN? Building a More Secure World, leading to the launch of Actions for Building a More Secure World. There will also be messages from world leaders. See here for more information and to register.

Digital Security workshop
2020-10-23 19:00 - 21:00
This workshop is part of our UN75 digital Festival, WHAT NEXT FOR THE UN? Building a More Secure World. See here for more information and to register.

Peace and Security workshop
2020-10-22 19:00 - 21:00

Economic Security workshop
2020-10-21 19:00 - 21:00

Environmental Security workshop
2020-10-20 19:00 - 21:00

Food Security workshop
2020-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
This workshop is part of our UN75 digital Festival, WHAT NEXT FOR THE UN? Building a More Secure World. See here for more information and to register

Health Security workshop
2020-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
This workshop is part of our UN75 Festival, WHAT NEXT FOR THE UN? Building a More Secure World. See here for more information and to register

And will they find safety?
2020-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Deal are holding a joint Zoom meeting with the organisation Safe Passage. Safe Passage campaign for & help child refugees to access legal routes to safety.The meeting will hear an exploration of the obstacles facing traumatised children from areas of conflict and upheaval in finding safety and sanctuary in the UK.
Johnny Rebours from Safe Passage will lead our discussion on the concerns about child refugees in the light of the passing of the Immigration Act and in particular the failure to protect children who are already traumatised through their experiences in war zones who are at risk of slavery as well as losing their lives in dangerous channel crossings.
We will consider ways in which we can continue to advocate for the rights of unaccompanied minors to be respected.

The UN: Past, Present and Future
2020-07-04 10:30 - 17:00
The LASER Summer Council meeting is being run by Twickenham and Richmond UNA. Save the date! More details will be added soon.

Regional Policy (Zoom) Meeting
2020-05-16 10:30 - 12:30
Your chance to have your say
Each year the Region has discussed and adopted members resolutions at one of its Regional meetings. This year members have proposed new resolutions on Cybersecurity, Hong Kong, Syria and on Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions. We will also be updating a number of previous statements.

Please click here to find the full list of 2020 resolutions we will be considering. Register here. To join, you will need an internet connection and a PC, Smart-phone or Tablet (iPad or other) with a microphone, if you wish to speak. The Zoom link we will send you works from a browser or it can help you download the Zoom connection software.

Back from the Brink? Glasgow and Beyond
2020-04-04 11:00 - 18:00 | Bermondsey Village Hall, Kirby Grove, London, SE1 3TD
THE EVENT BELOW IS NOW CANCELLED.
The LASER Spring Council meeting will be at Bermondsey Village Hall (very close to London Bridge; SE1 3TD) on Saturday 4th April 11am – 6pm.
The day will start with regional updates and policy discussions. After lunch (please bring your own packed lunches), we shall focus on Climate Change and feeding into COP26. Sessions will be led by: a climate scientist (Dr Michaela Hegglin); a political scientist (Professor Nick Robbins); and then Stuart Neaverson of the Climate Coalition, to guide LASER’s contribution to the COP 26 process The event is free (there will be a request for donations), but please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-from-the-brink-glasgow-and-beyond-tickets-95823216821

The Science of Climate Change
2019-06-29 12:30 - 15:00 | The Adelaide, 57 Park Rd, Teddington, LONDON, TW11 0AU, United Kingdom
United Nations Association Twickenham and Richmond have organised this pub lunch at which Professor Richmond Allan will give a talk on the science of climate change. Professor Allan is the Professor of Climate Science in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading. He will be happy to answer any questions after his talk.
The lunch will be a buffet lunch with vegetarian options and will cost £8.50 per head. To be sure of your place please email Rodney Mantle (rodneymantle@hotmail.com) and advise him of your intention to attend.
The pub opens at 12pm and the presentation will begin at 12.30pm in the Function Room. To gain access to the Function Room please pay Dennis Wilmot for your buffet when you arrive.
Lunch will be served at 13.45pm.

Meeting to Celebrate the Life of, former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan
2019-06-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Central Hall Westminster, Storey's Gate, Westminster, SW1H 9NH, United Kingdom
UNA-UK is delighted to be hosting an evening to celebrate the life and legacy of Kofi Annan.
Mr Annan played a major role in international affairs for almost half a century, becoming one of the world’s most celebrated diplomats. Working at the heart of the UN, including ten years as Secretary-General, he was at the helm grappling with some of the biggest crises of the 21st Century.
Mr Annan is well remembered for his contributions to international politics; for his tireless dedication to advocacy for peace and reform; and for his work on human rights and development.
We are delighted to be working with a number of partners to invite you to join us in remembering Mr Annan’s life, his work and legacy.
This event is being held as part of a series of events, including a conference co-hosted with Chatham House, to celebrate Kofi Annan’s life and legacy. The series is generously supported by Open Society Foundations and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. We are grateful for the endorsement of the Kofi Annan Foundation.
Kofi Annan has done much to inspire people from all walks of life.

Peace-keepers Conference
2019-05-23 | Royal United Services Institute, 61 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET, United Kingdom
Peace-keepers conference to be held at Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) to be followed by the annual commemoration of the sacrifice of peace-keepers at the Cenotaph

Localisation of SDGs and Working as a UNA-UK Trustee
2019-05-11 12:30 - 14:30 | The Adelaide, 57 Park Rd, Teddington, LONDON, TW11 0AU, United Kingdom
Carl Wright, Secretary-General Emeritus of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) and Trustee of the Ramphal Institute, will be talking about ways of involving local communities in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals, like that in Eastbourne, mentioned below. His second topic will be his tasks as an elected UNA-UK Trustee, representing the membership.
The event is a pub lunch. The pub opens at 12pm, please order your food at the bar by 12.15pm. The presentation will start at 12.30pm and lunch will be served at 13.20pm.

Meeting on Women, Peace and Security
2019-04-29 19:15 - 21:15 | Streatham Tate Library, 63 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1PN, United Kingdom
This meeting has been organised by UNA Streatham. Professor Christine Chinkin from the LSE will speak at this meeting.

Celebrating Diversity Within our Community
2019-04-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Rd, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4UG, United Kingdom
In response to the dreadful attacks seen in New Zealand recently, the UNA Eastbourne branch is hosting an event to celebrate our diverse community. The event will be a lively evening with a number of speakers, live music and food from the local Spice Garden restaurant. We will be celebrating diversity, giving people a chance to meet each other and chat about how we can bring together people from different races and religions.
