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UNA-UK has a proud history of grassroots mobilisation as well as high-level policy reach.
Our work spans advocacy, research, education, dialogue and convening, international coalition building as well as local action with our national network of members and UNA Groups.
We engage with government and policymakers in the UK, UN and internationally on UN issues across our programmes of work.
UNA-UK also acts as the secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the UN.
In 2026, member states of the United Nations will appoint the next Secretary-General—a decision that will shape the future of the multilateral system and an opportunity for people around the work to speak up for the inspiring and visionary leadership the UN needs.
UNA-UK has a long and distinguished history of campaigning for nuclear disarmament. We advocate for the UK to take a leading role in addressing the global nuclear threat and to take responsibility for the legacy of its nuclear testing.
Automation is reshaping our lives—from smart homes and targeted advertising to facial recognition and self-service passport control. These technologies, powered by artificial intelligence, have been introduced quietly, with both positive and negative consequences for people worldwide.
We convene conversations about UK foreign policy, multilateralism and the future of the UN—connecting changemakers, encouraging creative thinking and mobilising action to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. Every year, we host flagship events marking Peacekeepers Day and UN Day.
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Each year, UNA-UK presents the Sir Brian Urquhart Award for Distinguished Service to the UN. The award celebrates Sir Brian’s unparalleled contribution to the UN, and is presented to individuals whose work reflects Sir Brian’s own dedication and endeavour.
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