Enyseh Teimory
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Enyseh Teimory
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Head of Policy, United Nations Association - UK. Londoner, brit-ish. Working for a better world, an effective UN, and principled UK foreign policy.

https://una.org.uk/ // https://1for8billion.org/ // https://bluesmoke.blog/
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"A feminist woman candidate backed by Africa would symbolize a break from the status quo."

1 for 8 Billion steering committee member Gabriela Keseberg Dávalos writes about how Africa has a pivotal role to play in backing the appointment of a woman SG⬇️
devex.com Devex @devex.com · Feb 18
The next head of the United Nations will be appointed in 2026. It’s time to start thinking about what type of leader will be best placed to push principles of fairness and equality and shape global diplomacy.
Opinion: Africa has a pivotal role in choosing a new UN secretary-general
Opinion: Africa has a pivotal role in choosing a new UN secretary-general
www.devex.com
February 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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The UK government's updated guidance denies citizenship to refugees who arrive in the UK via irregular routes, disregarding provisions of the Refugee Convention.

UNA-UK urges the UK Government to uphold its international obligations on refugee protection.
UNA-UK calls on UK to bring immigration guidance in line with international law | UNA-UK
The Government's recent update to citizenship guidance to deny British citizenship based on method...
una.org.uk
February 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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UNA-UK urges the UK Government to attend the Third Meeting of States Parties (3MSP) to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

The UK must engage with communities impacted by the legacy of its nuclear testing and contribute to crucial discussions on escalating nuclear risks.
UK NGO experts, academics, and Kiribati community advocates urge the government to attend 3MSP | UNA-UK
A coalition of NGO experts, academics, and Kiribati community advocates has signed a letter urging...
una.org.uk
February 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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January 28, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Happening @ 1430: Business and Trade Committee evidence session on UK arms exports to Israel - committees.parliament.uk/event/22521

HMG claims all relevant arms exports to Israel are suspended, yet F35 parts continue to be exported via USA + majority of licenses ongoing. #ArmsEmbargoNow.
10 December 2024 - UK arms exports to Israel - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament
14:00 - The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
committees.parliament.uk
December 10, 2024 at 1:59 PM
The latest from brilliant colleagues Nycolas Candido and Vitória Gonzalez (from Plataforma CIPÓ @handle.invalid) on how "ringfencing" senior jobs at the UN perpetuates racial and gender inequalities.

theglobalobservatory.org/2024/11/why-...
Why Race and Gender Matter in National Monopolies at the UN - IPI Global Observatory
Despite recent achievements, significant gaps remain in UN policies aimed at promoting racial equality. This is not just a matter of appearance; it's a matter of policy. Many of the issues the UN deal...
theglobalobservatory.org
November 25, 2024 at 1:42 PM