Preamble; Violet is an established humanitarian organisation, prior centred on the Idlib Governorate region of Syria and now able to expand to meet needs and attend to features of progress. Fuad Issa is Violet’s founder and UNA – Shropshire sent the following message.
Greetings Fuad Issa and Violet Colleagues,
From our corner of England we wish to convey to you, and through you, to all Syrian freed people, our shared joy with you at the end of the Assad dynasty.
We share too, like many, a wary hope that the shape and content of the new emerging Syrian governance and institutions and civil society participants will grasp this enormous opportunity for tomorrows Syria, to be a fresh beacon and realisation of a truly humanitarian, inclusive and democratic society that will seek just peace with itself and its neighbours.
All best fortune, John Crowe Coordinator, – for and on behalf of United Nations Association – Shropshire, UK
UNA-UK SHROPSHIRE’s MISSION
- We stand for the UN.
- We stand to challenge the mechanisms of the UN to deliver peace and security.
- We work to prevent conflict.
To provide a forum for Shropshire’s citizens to discuss or debate international affairs, with particular reference to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
To draw the attention of UNA – UK to matters of concern to members and the wider public.
Formation
The Shropshire Branch was one of the original branches formed in 1945. It is based in Church Stretton and covers all locations. Members from the surrounding towns – Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Oswestry, Telford, Much Wenlock, Craven Arms including rural areas, are encouraged to participate in branch activities.
LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS
UNA Shropshire has traditionally worked with partners in the community; educational, private sector and other organisations with a social conscience.
UNA-UK has supported and reinforced such partnership by encouraging other branches to follow its lead. Social and environmental responsibilities are vital in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Local partnerships are on-going with Stretton Climate Care, Fairtrade, Churches Together, U3A, and UNICEF.
LEGACIES
An effective way of paying tribute to the work of those who have gone before, is to continue to invest in their experience, and aim to develop an even better future.
We can learn from their passion and capabilities and adapt them to meet the present and future demands of the UN, UNA-UK and the Branch.