"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⬇️

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 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.

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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.

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-...