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2022
From patriotism to pure poetry: Isaac Rosenberg’s Break of Day in the Trenches
Isaac Rosenberg (1890-1918) did not sing the praises of war; he reflected on its philosophical and poetical impact through symbolism and imagery.
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.
At last, European Unity Prevails
For years Europe has watched iron-man rising worldwide and polarising the advance of authoritarianism. Now, we proved it: we can take action, but only if we want to.
We support Ukraine because it represents the sacrosanct right to build one's own future
Ukraine is supported by many countries because it represents the right to build one's own future, in peace within the safety of their borders, without the threats of aggression. Peace, principles, justice and self determination are sacrosanct. That is why the Ukrainians do not want war. They want to live harmoniously among their own people, sharing the culture and heritage with their neighbours and the world.
“I still have hope that we will all return to our warm home and beautiful city” — Interview with Syrian refugee, Somaya
In another piece from our series "Diaries from Refugee Camps", Atika Harba talks to the Somaya, a mother of three and a refugee inside a Lebanese refugee camp. Are you a refugee and would like to share your story inside this series? Please contact us.
Putin's invasion of Ukraine is a death knell for the United Nations
Would you entrust a child you love to the care of a school or nursery if you knew that not only many of its teachers, but the school board itself, consisted of child abusers, rapists and murderers? Of course not! And yet that is exactly what we are doing when we entrust world peace and human rights to the United Nations.
February 2021: UN-Ukraine Timeline
UN-aligned intern, Kaitlyn Rivera, who is based in New York, presents a thorough timeline of all United Nations-Ukraine related events that led to the war.
Vlady Hell: Putin Strikes Again!
In the August 2020 issue of The Gordian titled Russian Roulette: Why Putin’s Referendum Victory is a Threat to Humanity we published an article cheekily called Vlad the Terrible. It listed a range of crimes committed by Putin ranging from mass murder to mass deceit.
What you may have missed in February 2022
AFRICA 01.02.22: Guinea-Bissau. President Umaro Sissoco Embalo survived a coup attempt that went on for five hours.
Crying Havoc: Putin unleashes the dogs of war
Welcome this special issue of the Gordian Magazine. The enemy is not only within the walls of the United Naitons, but in most cases, the enemy constitutes an integral part of the organisation itself. This month, we take a closer look at the United Nations' part in the Ukrainian invasion. This issue contains many more exclusive reports, galleries and timelines by our literary editor, Alex Liberto, our puzzles creator, Katharina Wüstnienhaus, our interns, Atika Harba and Kaitlyn Rivera and other UN-aligneders, namely, The Young World Federalists, Usha Roopnarain and Ashkan. The editors are Adrian Liberto and Ariana Yekrangi.
The world stands up to Putin’s bloodthirsty antics — in pictures
Take a trip around the world with these photos of protestors standing up to Putin’s bloodthirsty antics.
The painful history of Ukraine — A photo timeline
A photo timeline of over 35 images explores 12 painful events from Ukraine's tragic history, suggesting the country's past is key to understanding its present fate.
“Art for all”: Della Robbia and the glazed sculptures of the Renaissance
In the 15th century city of Florence, Luca della Robbia goes on to create a recipe for the perfect glazed sculpture, an art form that, at the time, did not fit into the rigid cataloging art.
'Standing up for the planet': An interview with climate activist Partho Chatterjee
I am Partho Pratim Chatterjee, a citizen of India and a member of UN-aligned. I hail from the mineral rich eastern state of Jharkhand.
The Forging of an East African Federation
The First Shot at an East African Community The three countries of East Africa - Kenya, Tanzania (which is a union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar), and Uganda - were administered as one unit under the East African Common Services. When granting them independence, the British expected that these countries would eventually integrate into one political union, as had happened to Tanganyika and Zanzibar.
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!
The master of the Bildungsroman: Leslie Poles Hartley’s life and works
Born in 1895 L.P Hartley was an English poet and author of many notable works including The Go-Between and The Eustace and Hilda trilogy. Learn more about his life and works.
Five benefits of legalising drugs that may change your perspective
Legalising drugs would make drug use safer, but the bigger impact of moving to a regulated drug market is that it would defy racism, reduce chaos and violence and make us wealthier.
“My religion is myself and my nationality is my heart”: Five days inside a refugee’s diary
During her internship with UN-aligned, Jihan Al-Assad was asked to write about her life inside the refugee camp in Lebanon. Her experiences, along with those of other refugees are published in a new series titled Diaries from Refugee Camps.
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