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Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 13m

Gaza ceasefire is a badly needed first step. I’ll be discussing on BBC Radio Scotland from 9am BST with callers phoning in from around the country.

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United Nations Association - UK (UNA-UK) @una-uk.bsky.social · 1d

As the world grieves today, we recall the preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, written shortly after the horrors of WWII:

That “recognition of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world…”

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United Nations Association - UK (UNA-UK) @una-uk.bsky.social · 1d

This harrowing anniversary also marks two years since the start of Israel’s onslaught on Gaza. We mourn the killing of more than 67,000 Palestinians and deplore the decimation of life in Gaza.

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United Nations Association - UK (UNA-UK) @una-uk.bsky.social · 1d

Today we mourn the victims of 7 October, denouncing the heinous, criminal atrocities carried out by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups in Southern Israel in which 1,200 people were killed, and 251 people were taken hostage.

October 7 two years on: civilians continue to pay the highest price | UNA-UK

This harrowing anniversary also marks two years since the start of Israel’s onslaught on Gaza. We...

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Katie Martin @katie0martin.ft.com · 3d

Peacehaven: Fire at East Sussex mosque probed as 'hate crime' - BBC News share.google/MUSYAUZvDk8d...

Peacehaven: Fire at East Sussex mosque probed as 'hate crime' - BBC News

Video appears to show two people in balaclavas at the mosque before a large blaze spreads.

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Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 5d

We at @una-uk.bsky.social are appalled by the antisemitic terrorist attack in Manchester yesterday and want to share our solidarity and grief.
una.org.uk/news/una-uk-...

UNA-UK is appalled by the antisemitic terrorist attack in Manchester | UNA-UK

We know many people in British Jewish communities have already been living in fear of such an...

una.org.uk

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Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 6d

It’s horrible that yet again many Jewish people will be feeling frightened and insecure, and on an important holy day. Obviously, no one should ever be murdered for their religious beliefs, and this should not even need to be said.

Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 6d

Inevitably but not necessarily fairly, many people commenting are drawing links to Gaza as war in the Middle East ripples and reverberates around the world. In fact we don’t yet know much about this attacker, so such immediate judgements of motive tend to be based on assumptions - plus fear.

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Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 6d

Sad and sickened to see the news of the attack on the synagogue in Manchester. Horrible that two people were killed and sounds like the attacker was trying to kill Ben larger numbers.

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Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 6d

New episode: dissecting UNGA in 30 mins - less than half the length of Trump’s speech! - with @crisisgroup.org’s @richardgowan1.bsky.social.

Disorder Podcast @disordershow.bsky.social · 7d

How is Trump changing the UN? Can it adapt to declining US support?

Running through the highlights of UNGA week, Crisis Group's UN expert Richard Gowan tells Disorder host @janekinninmont.bsky.social of @una-uk.bsky.social how Trump's presidency has changed the UN in an era of global conflict.

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Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 6d

About to go on BBC Radio Ulster to talk about Trump’s Gaza plan.

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Disorder Podcast @disordershow.bsky.social · 7d

Will Trump's Gaza peace plan work?

Trump and Netanyahu announced their peace plan for Gaza, but is it realistic? @janekinninmont.bsky.social explains.

For more follow the Disorder podcast - tr.ee/ksicr-3Wty

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Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 8d

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Disorder Podcast @disordershow.bsky.social · 8d

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Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 8d

The episode where you set the agenda. Send us your questions for next time to [email protected].

Disorder Podcast @disordershow.bsky.social · 9d

In the latest episode of Disorder, Jane and Jason answer your top questions.

Is free speech dead in America? How does censorship work? Can the UK Green Party’s Zack  Polanski fight Farage’s Neo-populism? Is the answer to Trump Gavin Newsom or Zohran Mamdani?

Watch the latest episode to find out!

Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 8d

Grilled by the towering Andrew Neil on Trump’s plan for Gaza - and I survived! I think - about six minutes into this link - www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...

The Times at One with Andrew Neil | Times Radio | The Times and the Sunday Times

Listen to Times Radio live for the latest breaking news, expert analysis and well-informed discussion covering the biggest stories of the day.

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Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 9d

I’ll be on BBC Radio Wales just after 7 and BBC 5 Live just after 8 to talk about Trump’s plan for Gaza.

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · 14d

Once more, trying to find the words to convey the horror.

Once more, failing to do it justice.

#Gaza. #UNGA.

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Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 14d

Wow - check out pasta pizza. Never again do you have to choose between the two

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Disorder Podcast @disordershow.bsky.social · 14d

What does Trump's UNGA speech mean for the future of the UN?

Reporting from New York, @janekinninmont.bsky.social explains what the US' approach to the UN might be under Trump, and what it means for the future of the organisation.

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Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 14d

Got questions about the recognition of the State of Palestine this week? We’ve got a FAQ for you…

United Nations Association - UK (UNA-UK) @una-uk.bsky.social · 17d

📢 The UK has officially recognised the state of Palestine.

It joins the 149 other UN member states who have already done so, reaffirming the broad international consensus that Palestinian self-determination and statehood are essential elements for any viable and just peace process.

Briefing and FAQs: The Recognition of the State of Palestine | UNA-UK

In July, UNA-UK coordinated a letter from over 50 former senior British diplomats and UN officials...

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Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 14d

Great to be here in person - join us online here!

International Peace Institute @ipinst.bsky.social · 14d

#HappeningNow: Women, Peace, and Leadership Symposium on Women’s Leadership for International Peace and Security👇
www.youtube.com/live/sFUZnIr...

Women’s Leadership for International Peace and Security

YouTube video by International Peace Institute

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Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 15d

Great to see so many diplomats and civil society representatives in the room for this powerful event.

United Nations Association - UK (UNA-UK) @una-uk.bsky.social · 15d

Happening now at #UNGA80!

We're partnering with @ipinst.bsky.social, 1 for 8 Billion, the Government of Estonia and CIVICUS for a policy forum on "A New Vision for Global Leadership: Selecting the Next UN Secretary-General."

Watch live on UN Web TV⬇️ webtv.un.org/en/asset/k11...

High-Level Side Event: A New Vision for Global Leadership: Selecting the Next UN Secretary-General

The International Peace Institute and the Governments of Estonia, Romania and Denmark, in partnership with 1 for 8 Billion, UNA-UK, and CIVICUS will convene a public policy forum on the selection proc...

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Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 15d

Spoke to BBC 5 Live Breakfast about what’s happening at the UN General Assembly - about 10 mins in on this link bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00… @bbc5live

https://bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00…

Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 16d

If you’re in the U.K. you can hear me calling from the city that never sleeps to British breakfast radio…at about 6.10 BST on @bbc5live

Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 16d

Great to be in NYC for #UNGA High-Level week. I’ll be talking to @bbc5live.bsky.social shortly about the key things on the agenda - and you can read more here in our @una-uk.bsky.social briefing una.org.uk/news/un-brie...

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Jane Kinninmont @janekinninmont.bsky.social · 16d

Great to be in NYC for #UNGA High-Level week. I’ll be talking to @bbc5live.bsky.social shortly about the key things on the agenda - and you can read more here in our @una-uk.bsky.social briefing una.org.uk/news/un-brie...

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