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2022
Can we overcome the nuclear threat? | Ask Ruby
Thanks for your great and timely question. Antonio Guterres recently called for “sending to the past” nuclear weapons and has said that the “world must abandon them forever”. You’ll notice such statements are without actionable steps but that’s besides the point…
Why do you write so much about the Ukrainian war, what about other wars? | AskRuby
Indeed it may feel like the conflict in Ukraine is dominating many column inches now, but fear not. I’m confident that...
Why are train workers on strike? They earn more than teachers and nurses anyway... | Ask Ruby
Question: Hi. Why are train workers on strike? They earn more than teachers and nurses anyway.
"All of the anger poured out of me like a volcano and I saw red"
Noor is sharing her experience as an immigrant child who came to England in the 70s from Morocco. At the time, Noor was still grappling with the English language and finding her place in High School. This is the third and final part of Noor's story.
“No, I wasn’t somebody just to be picked on”
This is the second part of Noor’s story. Noor is sharing her experience as an immigrant child who came to England in the 70s from Morocco. At the time, Noor was still grappling with the English language and finding her place in High School.
“I couldn't understand a word of it, but I loved choir singing”
Noor shares her experience as an immigrant child who came to England in the 70s from Morocco. At the time, she didn’t speak a word of English and was thrust into the British Primary School education system.
New voluntary position: UN-aligned is looking for a PR Manager
Do you love writing a good pitch? Would your friends describe you as confident? Want to get involved with UN-aligned and help us with our media work? We think you might be a great fit for our new open position: PR Manager. Apply now!
New voluntary position: UN-aligned is looking for a Puzzle Creator
Do you enjoy a good puzzle? Would your friends describe you as creative? Want to get involved with UN-aligned but don’t have too much spare time? We think you might be a great fit for our new and unique open position: Puzzle Creator. We at UN-aligned spread our message of fairness and equality through many platforms including our Newsletter, monthly publication ‘The Gordian’ and social media. Although the United Nations may be in a sorry state, it’s not all doom and gloom and we like to drop in interactive quizzes to The Gordian for our readers. Until now we’ve been using multiple choice quizzes, you can see an example here.
Kazakhstan calls on Russia to help quell its unrest, Rock star Meat Loaf dies and Prince Andrew gets stripped (out of his royal patronage)
From a messy closet to the freezing cold of Helsinki, hosts Ruby Goldenberg and Ariana Yekrangi show their commitment as they recap the events of January 2022 for the Gordian Monthly Recap.
Poems for a Better World: When People Gather
Where do we start? You haven't a clue. "Well there's nothing that just I can do". But what if your neighbour thought that too? And their neighbour thought they didn't matter. Changes happen when people gather...
2021
Here's everything you may have missed in October — The Gordian Monthly Recap
In this episode of Gordian Monthly Recap, Ruby Goldenberg and Ariana Yekrangi help you catch up with everything that happened in October 2021.
"Kamchatka in pictures: A visual tour of this stunning region"
Famous for its active volcanoes and brown bears, Russia's remote Kamchatka peninsula offers stunning yet hostile terrain where unprepared tourists are advised to travel with a guide for safety.
“A preventable tragedy”: How dementia became the catalyst that eroded Noor’s family
Imagine visiting your mother or father in their home. When you arrive, you discover that they are in distress in front of the television.
The Church of Putin: Inside The Cathedral of Russian Armed Forces - in pictures
There has long been a link between Russian banks and the Russian Orthodox Church, so for many it came as no surprise to learn that an extraordinary new cathedral was being built in the outskirts of Moscow costing allegedly 82 Million USD. Photo by Alexia James.
Accidentally Vegan Feature?
If you’ve pondered veganism but haven’t yet followed through, it may be that you are put off by the myth of the diet being restricted. As with any lifestyle change, slow and steady tends to lead to longevity. It is much better to gradually cut animal products from your diet permanently than trying to be a strict vegan for a month, falling off the wagon, and being put off enough to never try it again.
2020
Amazon: An Update on UN-alinged’s Campaign
When UN-aligned launched our series of campaigns, we knew that asking the big and uncomfortable questions would not lead to quick and straightforward answers. So far, we have campaigned against anti-Muslim sentiment spearheaded by Buddhist monk Ashin Wirathu.
Letter to Amazon: Feedback & suggestions for a more effective & environmentally friendly practices
Dear Amazon,I am writing on behalf of UN-aligned. An alternative United Nations organization that seeks to put humanity before nationality and planet before greed.
The importance of accessible tourist visas to balance our perception of Russia
In February 2020, Russia announced that it would soon be offering a simplified and cheaper online visa application for tourists from EU countries. If you were asked to describe Russia, your immediate thoughts may be of snow, bears and vodka.
