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2023
António Guterres Named as the UN-aligned Person of the Year
Challenging superpowers and advocating, António Guterres, UN-aligned Person of the Year, embodies a paradoxical crusade for change from within the system.
The Gordian Companion 2023: Your Stories from a Year on Edge
Introducing The Gordian Companion (2023) – not just a book, but a journey into the heart of groundbreaking citizen journalism. Order your copy today.
UN-aligned's 2023 Annual General Meeting
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to all our members for the UN-aligned 2023 Annual General Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, December 14th, 2023.
Mick Lynch Named as UN-aligned Person of the Year
Lynch's dedication to fighting against injustice has earned him widespread admiration and attention, with many hailing him as a hero for our times.
2022
There is citizen journalism and there is The Gordian Magazine
In a world that moves at a dizzying speed, sometimes towards the wrong direction, The Gordian has stayed true to its values, fighting for a better UN and bringing our readers the insights and information they need to stay informed and engaged.
Winners of the 2022 Environmental Quiz
Five indivduals have been selected as the winners of the 2022 UN-aligned Environmental Quotient Quiz.
The Gordian Magazine introduces new series about ‘Utopia’
This month’s Gordian Magazine marks the end of volume 6 in which we covered various aspects of justice and its relationship to law enforcement.
UN-aligned Annual General Meeting 2022
We are pleased to invite you to UN-aligned’s 2022 Annual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting is a special occasion for the exchange of information and discussion between UN-aligned members across the world. It is also an opportunity for you to express yourself and play an active role in the major decisions of the organisation.
“With a democratic world federation, humanity can address global problems”
Humanity has been taking the easy path for far too long and we are the unfortunate generation that has to get off the couch and into the trenches.
Exploring the difference between what is legal and what is ethical: The Gordian Magazine enters Vol. 6
Having covered social topics in the last few issues of The Gordian, in May we will be moving on to a series that will focus on law and order. Topics will range from international law and treaties to general crime and punishment. We will also be exploring the difference between what is legal and what is ethical, which are two very different animals.
Update on UN-aligned’s open letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council
UN-aligned’s open letter to the UNHRC which called for a ban on countries that criminalise LGBTQ+ from forming part of the commission will be delayed owing to the latest developments in the United Nations and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Celebrity islands with the United Nations
Many may not know, but the United Nations is the creator of some of the worst “reality TV” of all time. This is The Gordian Magazine’s review of United Nations events as if they were reality TV.
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.
Domenico Lucano declared as UN-aligned Person of the Year
UN-aligned has chosen Domenico Lucano as its Person of the Year 2021. The ex-mayor of the Italian town of Riace has been chosen for his vision regarding the integration of refugees into their destination of choice, while at the same time revitalising a dying town.
2021
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UN-aligned's first Annual General Meeting
UN-aligned’s first AGM was held on Wednesday, November 24th, 2021, at 19:30 - 20:30 (EET) on Google Meet. The proposals included in the agenda of UN-aligned’s AGM, together with this invitation, the NGO’s Financial Statement and the Auditor’s Report are all available on this page.
“Terra Australis Incognita” & “Silence” chosen as the winners of the 2021 UN-aligned poetry competition
It is with great pleasure to announce the winners of this year’s poetry competition arranged by UN-aligned. This year, we have received 17 poems that creatively portrayed the values that UN-aligned’s Manifesto campaigns for. The first place goes to Dean Gessie from Canada for his poem “Terra Australis Incognita”.
The Gordian Magazine introduces new series about “social issues”
This month marks the last issue of the 4th Volume of the Gordian Magazine. Although it may not seem like much, to date we have published more than 25 issues of the Gordian, all of which can be accessed for free. Words cannot express how grateful we are to the generous support of our writers, contributors and, you, our readers.
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