The @ukhomeoffice.bsky.social would do well to listen to Maya Ghazal (former Syrian refugee, pilot & UNHCR ambassador) speaking today at #UNGAat80 on why people become refugees & potential they bring to countries they flee to. Current UK policy sits uneasily with UN principles it claims to uphold.
80 years ago, the first @UN General Assembly convened at Central Hall in London.
Today we are gathering again in London to defend multilateralism as the key instrument for tackling global challenges and building a more prosperous, fairer and more secure world. #UNGA
#UNGAat80
Celebrating importance of multilateralism today at #UNGAat80 in London but as @hebaaly.bsky.social of @article19.bsky.social says - as world order is crumbling, radical and ambitious changes are needed, including reform of UN charter
Brazil Ambassador to the UK Antonio Patriota calls for a “coalition of the responsible”. #UNGAat80
Devex is on the ground at the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster for a landmark conference marking the 80th anniversary of the very first UN General Assembly.
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HUGE queue to enter #UNGAat80. I’ve been to a few of these annual conferences and had never seen anything like it. It shows the depth of concern regarding the state of international relations and international law. @una-uk.bsky.social
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says International Law has been “trampled” - #UNGAat80
When realpolitik is confused with appeasement, the results can be catastrophic — UN President of the General Assembly Baerbock. #UNGAat80
Arrived at #Westminster Central Hall for the #UNGAat80 session- 80 years since the first #UN General Assembly met in London, it’s more important than ever to fight for international cooperation and peace.
Like those meeting after WWII, we must fight for a world of democracy and rule of law!
