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The pressure is really starting to mount ahead of the Changemaker Summit

United Nations (UN)

It’s the last push ahead of the big New York Changemaker Summit

Palestinians look at the destruction after an Israeli air strike on a crowded tent camp housing Palestinians displaced by the war

Palestinians look at the destruction after an Israeli air strike on a crowded tent camp housing Palestinians displaced by the war

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UN agency says six staff killed in Israeli strike on school and homes in Gaza

A Palestinian man carries an elderly woman past the site of a deadly explosion at al Ahli hospital

A Palestinian man carries an elderly woman past the site of a deadly explosion at al Ahli hospital

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UN chief 'never seen such death and destruction' as in Gaza amid Israel assault

A UN food agency has said it is suspending the movement of its employees

A UN food agency has said it is suspending the movement of its employees

UN food agency halts Gaza operations after team attacked near Israeli checkpoint

The first case of polio has been confirmed in Gaza

The first case of polio has been confirmed in Gaza

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First case of Polio confirmed in Gaza as aid groups prepare for mass vaccination

Former first minister Humza Yousaf and his wife Nadia El-Nakla photographed at the SNP's 2023 conference

Former first minister Humza Yousaf and his wife Nadia El-Nakla photographed at the SNP's 2023 conference

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Humza Yousaf's in-laws to give testimony to ICC amid Israel war crimes probe

Youth climate protesters march in Edinburgh

Youth climate protesters march in Edinburgh

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Should children in Scotland be given the right to a healthy environment?

Protesters wave Israeli national flags in support of soldiers being questioned for detainee abuse, outside of the Sde Teiman military base in Israel (Tsafrir Abayov/AP)

Protesters wave Israeli national flags in support of soldiers being questioned for detainee abuse, outside of the Sde Teiman military base in Israel (Tsafrir Abayov/AP)

Benjamin Netanyahu

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Far-right rage as Israel opens inquiry into ‘substantial abuse’ of prisoner

The decision comes after significant pressure from independent MPs to drop the objection

The decision comes after significant pressure from independent MPs to drop the objection

Benjamin Netanyahu

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Labour drop legal objection to Benjamin Netanyahu arrest warrant

The initiative aims to restore degraded land so that it can lock in greenhouse gases and absorb them from the atmosphere

The initiative aims to restore degraded land so that it can lock in greenhouse gases and absorb them from the atmosphere

Scotland's national parks become 'first in world' to join UN-backed initiative

Bill Kidd is a staunch supporter for anti-nuclear power and weapons

Bill Kidd is a staunch supporter for anti-nuclear power and weapons

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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SNP MSP highlights 'nuclear annihilation risk’ in major United Nations speech

The International Court of Justice said Israel's presence in the Palestinian occupied territories was unlawful

The International Court of Justice said Israel's presence in the Palestinian occupied territories was unlawful

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Top UN court rules Israel’s settlement policy in Palestine violates international law

Displaced Palestinians walk through a dark streak of sewage flowing into the streets of the southern town of Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip

Displaced Palestinians walk through a dark streak of sewage flowing into the streets of the southern town of Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip

Israel Hamas War

The UK’s continued withholding of funding from UNRWA is unconscionable

Palestinians receive food aid donated for refugees distributed by Unrwa in the West Bank city of Jenin

Palestinians receive food aid donated for refugees distributed by Unrwa in the West Bank city of Jenin

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Top UN official demands Israel be 'unseated' from organisation over attack

Legislation passed by Holyrood to incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) came into force on Tuesday

Legislation passed by Holyrood to incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) came into force on Tuesday

Scottish Government

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'Historic day': Scotland incorporates key UN children's rights charter into law

Aftermath of an Israeli strike on the Nuseirat refugee camp last year

Aftermath of an Israeli strike on the Nuseirat refugee camp last year

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Israel kills 17 people in strike on UN-run school in Gaza

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is being incorporated into law in Scotland

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is being incorporated into law in Scotland

Children & Young People

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'Landmark moment': Scotland to incorporate UN children’s rights charter into law

Scotland has now assumed the role of president of the Regions4 network

Scotland has now assumed the role of president of the Regions4 network

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Scotland chairs international sustainability network of regions in Brazil

The UN faces huge changes or it will no longer be relevant in 60% of the world

The UN faces huge changes or it will no longer be relevant in 60% of the world

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Times are changing, and Scotland must land on the right side

The UN Security Council has called for the ceasefire plan to be implemented immediately

The UN Security Council has called for the ceasefire plan to be implemented immediately

UN Security Council backs US plan for ceasefire in Gaza

Palestinians flee from Rafah during an Israeli ground and air offensive as at least 36,000 people have been killed

Palestinians flee from Rafah during an Israeli ground and air offensive as at least 36,000 people have been killed

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'Horrific': United Nations agency reports Israeli tanks attacking schools

We must continue to do everything we can to hold our leaders to account, writes Alison Phipps

We must continue to do everything we can to hold our leaders to account, writes Alison Phipps

Alison Phipps: There is no doubt that hell is Gaza now

David Cameron delivers a speech in London earlier this month

David Cameron delivers a speech in London earlier this month

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'No one has been tougher on Israel than me,' David Cameron claims

It is the fourth time South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice for emergency measures

It is the fourth time South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice for emergency measures

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UN court begins hearing call for Israel to halt offensive in Rafah

The death toll in Gaza has risen to more than 35,000 people, most of them women and children

The death toll in Gaza has risen to more than 35,000 people, most of them women and children

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Crisis in Rafah deepens as Israel intensifies military operation

The Israeli ambassador shredded the UN convention in front of the general assembly

The Israeli ambassador shredded the UN convention in front of the general assembly

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'Shame on you': Watch as Israeli ambassador shreds UN charter ahead of Palestine vote

Palestinians look at the destruction after an Israeli strike on residential building in Rafa

Palestinians look at the destruction after an Israeli strike on residential building in Rafa

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United States pauses shipment of bombs to Israel over Rafah concerns

The UN has warned that people in Rafah have not been given adequate time to abide by evacuation orders

The UN has warned that people in Rafah have not been given adequate time to abide by evacuation orders

Diaries from Gaza

'Israel gave us just 30 minutes before heavily bombing our area in Rafah'

Margaret Pacetta, from Bishopbriggs, was set to sail with the Freedom Flotilla (right) to deliver aid to Gaza

Margaret Pacetta, from Bishopbriggs, was set to sail with the Freedom Flotilla (right) to deliver aid to Gaza

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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'There's no way': Scottish activist speaks out after aid convoy to Gaza blocked

It is becoming increasingly difficult for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza

It is becoming increasingly difficult for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza

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'Depraved': Israel and US accused of blocking Freedom Flotilla aid ships to Gaza

Angus Robertson has demanded the UK Government restore funding to UNRWA

Angus Robertson has demanded the UK Government restore funding to UNRWA

UK must follow Germany and restore UNRWA funding for Gaza aid, SNP demand

A view of the al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on April 1, 2024

A view of the al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on April 1, 2024

UN human rights chief left 'horrified' by discovery of mass graves in Gaza

The UN has urged Rishi Sunak to reconsider his Rwanda legislation

The UN has urged Rishi Sunak to reconsider his Rwanda legislation

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Senior UN figures urge Rishi Sunak to reconsider Rwanda bill

Palestinians displaced by the Israeli air and ground offensive on the Gaza Strip walk through a makeshift tent camp in Rafah (Fatima Shbair/AP)

Palestinians displaced by the Israeli air and ground offensive on the Gaza Strip walk through a makeshift tent camp in Rafah (Fatima Shbair/AP)

Israel yet to provide evidence of UNRWA staff terrorist links – independent report

Professor Elisa Morgera is the only UN special rapporteur based in Scotland

Professor Elisa Morgera is the only UN special rapporteur based in Scotland

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Law professor named UN's only Scotland-based special rapporteur

People mourn as they receive the dead bodies of victims of an Israeli strike in Rafah, Gaza

People mourn as they receive the dead bodies of victims of an Israeli strike in Rafah, Gaza

UN Human Rights Council backs ending weapons exports to Israel

The symbol of the United Nations is displayed on the main gate outside UN headquarters (John Minchillo/AP)

The symbol of the United Nations is displayed on the main gate outside UN headquarters (John Minchillo/AP)

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UN peacekeepers and Lebanese interpreter injured in unknown origin explosion

Famine in Gaza is 'imminent', according to the World Health Organisation

Famine in Gaza is 'imminent', according to the World Health Organisation

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MPs sign letter demanding UK Government resume UNRWA funding

The United Nations flag flies outside its German headquarters in Bonn

The United Nations flag flies outside its German headquarters in Bonn

Conservative Party

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UN human rights body urges repeal of controversial Troubles law

The UN has urged Rishi Sunak to drop the Rwanda scheme

The UN has urged Rishi Sunak to drop the Rwanda scheme

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UN tells Rishi Sunak to drop Rwanda asylum seeker deportation scheme

Footage obtained by Al Jazeera showed Palestinian men being shot at while holding white flags

Footage obtained by Al Jazeera showed Palestinian men being shot at while holding white flags

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Israeli soldiers kill two unarmed Palestinian men in Gaza, new footage shows

The Foreign Office is facing a legal challenge over the UK's decision to pause UNRWA funding

The Foreign Office is facing a legal challenge over the UK's decision to pause UNRWA funding

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UK Government faces legal challenge over pausing of UNRWA funding

Israel has cancelled a meeting with the US after yesterday's ceasefire vote

Israel has cancelled a meeting with the US after yesterday's ceasefire vote

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Israel cancels meeting with US following Gaza ceasefire vote

The UN Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The UN Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

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UN Security Council passes resolution calling for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza

The Scottish Government is currently consulting on whether to ban conversion practices in the country

The Scottish Government is currently consulting on whether to ban conversion practices in the country

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Conversion therapy ban impacts on parents and religion 'exaggerated', warns expert

The UN's Secretary-General spoke at the Rafah border with Egypt

The UN's Secretary-General spoke at the Rafah border with Egypt

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‘Moral outrage’: UN Secretary-General condemns starvation in speech on Rafah border

People inspect the damage to their homes following Israeli air strikes on February 20, 2024 in Rafah, Gaza

People inspect the damage to their homes following Israeli air strikes on February 20, 2024 in Rafah, Gaza

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Russia and China block US resolution for immediate ceasefire at UN Security Council

Around 1.5 million Palestinians are thought to be sheltering in Rafah

Around 1.5 million Palestinians are thought to be sheltering in Rafah

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Israel confirms plans to expand military operation into Rafah

Alex Salmond interviewed Awn Al-Khasawneh

Alex Salmond interviewed Awn Al-Khasawneh

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Former ICJ judge warns of 'anarchy' if Israeli genocide warning ignored

Cameron urged Israel to open one of its ports to allow aid arriving by sea to get through to Gaza

Cameron urged Israel to open one of its ports to allow aid arriving by sea to get through to Gaza

Angus Robertson

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Israel to blame for some of the aid blockages into Gaza, says Cameron

First Minister Humza Yousaf was linked to terrorism by a story in a right-wing newspaper, his spokesperson has said

First Minister Humza Yousaf was linked to terrorism by a story in a right-wing newspaper, his spokesperson has said

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'Way over the line': Newspaper tried to link Humza Yousaf to terrorism, official says

Angus Robertson, now Constitution Secretary in Holyrood, led the SNP in Westminster between 2007 and 2017 (Jane Barlow/PA)

Angus Robertson, now Constitution Secretary in Holyrood, led the SNP in Westminster between 2007 and 2017 (Jane Barlow/PA)

Angus Robertson

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Angus Robertson calls on UK Government to resume funding to UNRWA

According to the UN, approximately two mothers are killed in Gaza every hour

According to the UN, approximately two mothers are killed in Gaza every hour

Women and girls in Gaza disproportionately experience violence and sexual abuse

Palestinians check destruction after an Israeli strike in Rafah

Palestinians check destruction after an Israeli strike in Rafah

Palestinians 'sexually assaulted and beaten' in detention centres, UN report says