Lauren Muir
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The UN has announced the members of an independent scientific panel to investigate the effects of nuclear war - the first such initiative in over three decades.
Despite broad international support the UK has opposed the initiative.
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Despite broad international support the UK has opposed the initiative.
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August 1, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The UN has announced the members of an independent scientific panel to investigate the effects of nuclear war - the first such initiative in over three decades.
Despite broad international support the UK has opposed the initiative.
Read more➡️ una.org.uk/news/un-appo...
Despite broad international support the UK has opposed the initiative.
Read more➡️ una.org.uk/news/un-appo...
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The NPT bargain will be harder to sustain now that an NPT state has had its formerly internationally inspected nuclear facilities bombed by two nuclear-armed nations.
Diplomatic tracks have been damaged, but they must not be abandoned. Urgent action is needed to protect the future of the NPT.
Diplomatic tracks have been damaged, but they must not be abandoned. Urgent action is needed to protect the future of the NPT.
UNA-UK calls for urgent steps to protect the nuclear non-proliferation system after the US attack on Iran | UNA-UK
The unilateral attacks by the US and Israel appear to be illegal under the UN Charter without...
una.org.uk
July 9, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The NPT bargain will be harder to sustain now that an NPT state has had its formerly internationally inspected nuclear facilities bombed by two nuclear-armed nations.
Diplomatic tracks have been damaged, but they must not be abandoned. Urgent action is needed to protect the future of the NPT.
Diplomatic tracks have been damaged, but they must not be abandoned. Urgent action is needed to protect the future of the NPT.
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With the NPT already under strain, the US bombing of Iran's inspected nuclear sites risks undermining the IAEA and driving Iran to withdraw from the NPT.
Multilateral work for non-proliferation has repeatedly proven more effective than military strikes. The UK must push for renewed diplomacy.⬇️
Multilateral work for non-proliferation has repeatedly proven more effective than military strikes. The UK must push for renewed diplomacy.⬇️
UNA-UK calls for urgent steps to protect the nuclear non-proliferation system after the US attack on Iran | UNA-UK
The unilateral attacks by the US and Israel appear to be illegal under the UN Charter without...
una.org.uk
June 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
With the NPT already under strain, the US bombing of Iran's inspected nuclear sites risks undermining the IAEA and driving Iran to withdraw from the NPT.
Multilateral work for non-proliferation has repeatedly proven more effective than military strikes. The UK must push for renewed diplomacy.⬇️
Multilateral work for non-proliferation has repeatedly proven more effective than military strikes. The UK must push for renewed diplomacy.⬇️
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The final PrepCom for the 2026 Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons concluded again without consensus.
Rather than engaging in disarmament efforts, the UK reiterated its support for nuclear deterrence and stayed silent on worrying nuclear-sharing proposals.
Rather than engaging in disarmament efforts, the UK reiterated its support for nuclear deterrence and stayed silent on worrying nuclear-sharing proposals.
The 2025 NPT PrepCom and the UK’s Position in a Faulty Non-Proliferation Framework | UNA-UK
The 2025 PrepCom meeting, held at the UN Headquarters in New York from 28 April to 9 May, marks the...
una.org.uk
June 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The final PrepCom for the 2026 Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons concluded again without consensus.
Rather than engaging in disarmament efforts, the UK reiterated its support for nuclear deterrence and stayed silent on worrying nuclear-sharing proposals.
Rather than engaging in disarmament efforts, the UK reiterated its support for nuclear deterrence and stayed silent on worrying nuclear-sharing proposals.
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Last month the UN APPG hosted parliamentary briefings with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and Ambassador Barbara Woodward.
As Secretariat of the UN APPG, we aim to raise awareness among MPs and Peers about the UN and its relevance to the UK.
Read more here⬇️
As Secretariat of the UN APPG, we aim to raise awareness among MPs and Peers about the UN and its relevance to the UK.
Read more here⬇️
UN APPG hosts High Commissioner Filippo Grandi for briefing with parliamentarians | UNA-UK
There are now more refugees and forcibly displaced people worldwide than ever before - the High...
una.org.uk
April 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Last month the UN APPG hosted parliamentary briefings with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and Ambassador Barbara Woodward.
As Secretariat of the UN APPG, we aim to raise awareness among MPs and Peers about the UN and its relevance to the UK.
Read more here⬇️
As Secretariat of the UN APPG, we aim to raise awareness among MPs and Peers about the UN and its relevance to the UK.
Read more here⬇️
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Earlier this month, UNA-UK attended #3MSP, where TPNW states strongly condemned growing reliance on nuclear deterrence in Europe and Asia.
Despite inclusion of affected communities at 3MSP, creating a trust fund to support those impacted by nuclear weapons was delayed until 2026.
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Despite inclusion of affected communities at 3MSP, creating a trust fund to support those impacted by nuclear weapons was delayed until 2026.
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TPNW states reject nuclear deterrence as a legitimate security strategy | UNA-UK
The Treaty’s 73 States Parties adopted a political declaration condemning the growing reliance on...
una.org.uk
March 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Earlier this month, UNA-UK attended #3MSP, where TPNW states strongly condemned growing reliance on nuclear deterrence in Europe and Asia.
Despite inclusion of affected communities at 3MSP, creating a trust fund to support those impacted by nuclear weapons was delayed until 2026.
Read more⬇️
Despite inclusion of affected communities at 3MSP, creating a trust fund to support those impacted by nuclear weapons was delayed until 2026.
Read more⬇️
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UNA-UK is in New York for #3MSP. This week we hope to see progress on nuclear disarmament efforts, especially justice and remediation measures to address the harmful legacy of nuclear testing.
Read our briefing below and stay tuned for further updates!
#TPNW #nucleardisarmament
Read our briefing below and stay tuned for further updates!
#TPNW #nucleardisarmament
UN Briefing: The Third Meeting of States Parties to the TPNW | UNA-UK
The TPNW is the first international legal instrument to comprehensively prohibit nuclear weapons...
una.org.uk
March 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
UNA-UK is in New York for #3MSP. This week we hope to see progress on nuclear disarmament efforts, especially justice and remediation measures to address the harmful legacy of nuclear testing.
Read our briefing below and stay tuned for further updates!
#TPNW #nucleardisarmament
Read our briefing below and stay tuned for further updates!
#TPNW #nucleardisarmament
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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.
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
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.
The UK must engage with communities impacted by the legacy of its nuclear testing and contribute to crucial discussions on escalating nuclear risks.