UNA Tunbridge Wells and Wealden

There has been a local UNA in Tunbridge Wells for more than half a century. We continue to represent members and supporters from Kent and east Sussex and are affiliated to UNA-UK’s London and Southeast Region (LaSER). Membership of the Tunbridge Wells local UNA and national UNA/UK is open to all, with a single subscription (available here) while those who wish to register as supporters, rather than full members, are also welcome to do so. Corporate members are also welcome. We also have a Facebook page.

We aim to represent UNA in our area and to further the objectives of the United Nations itself by:
– contributing to UNA-UK in working for the achievement of UN aims, and
– acting as a forum for discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the UN.
We cooperate, where appropriate, with other local groups which share interests with the UNA. We work with the local Borough Council and other civic society groups on implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) locally as part of an effort to reduce carbon emissions. Our members also belong to working groups on larger issues, such as the group on Accountability of the UN Security Council and we link where appropriate with issues group scuh as UNA Climates and Oceans.

We support initiatives by UNA-UK and UNA LASER and, occasionally, we hold open public meetings in Tunbridge Wells on topics ranging from the Arab Spring and the equality of women in society, to war crimes and the current International System. UNA Tunbridge Wells & Wealden supports the Soroptimists International Tunbridge Wells District on International Women’s Day each year.