Welcome to the United Nations Association in Canada – Vancouver Branch

Credibility, Connection, Inclusiveness, Inspiration, Leadership

Who We Are

The United Nations Association in Canada – Vancouver Branch (UNAC-V) is a local chapter of UNA-Canada, a national, volunteer-based charitable organization dedicated to advocating for and promoting the values and goals of the United Nations within Canada.

Though UNA-Canada is not an official UN office, it is a founding member of the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA), established in 1946. UNAC-Vancouver contributes to this international network by promoting global awareness and advancing the work of the UN through education, recognition programs, partnerships, and fundraising efforts.

UNAC-Vancouver (UNAC-V) is dedicated to informing, inspiring, and engaging the Metro Vancouver community in advancing the vital work of the United Nations.

Through local partnerships and under the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we address critical issues such as poverty, gender inequalities, human rights, cross-cultural understanding, environmental degradation, and threats to peace and security. Our efforts are guided by a volunteer Board of Directors, who oversee local policy decisions, plan and implement activities, and manage branch operations.

Our Mission

The work UNAC-V accomplishes is achieved through education and recognition programs, partnerships and fundraising.

By the work of UNA-Canada and UNAC-V at a community level, we aim to draw a link between local and global concerns and introduce the values and principles of the UN to a wider audience.

Upcoming Event

In celebration of United Nations International Human Rights Day, the United Nations Association in Canada – Vancouver Branch is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Renata Shearer Award. This award recognizes individuals or groups/organizations that have made significant contributions towards advancing human rights, dignity, and justice for all – core principles of the United Nations.

The award will be presented at a ceremony on:
Date: Friday, December 6th, 2024
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 5288 Joyce St, Vancouver, BC.
(2-minute walk to the Joyce Skytrain station. Building underground free parking available)

To attend, please click on the link below to register:
https://forms.office.com/r/h5Tmk9h7C2

We look forward to seeing you at the event!

 

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All UNAC-Vancouver events and activities are made possible through donations from the public, membership fees, and fundraising events. The Vancouver Branch is run strictly by volunteers.

History

The Vancouver Branch of the United Nations Association in Canada (UNAC-V-V)

The Vancouver Branch of the United Nations Association in Canada (UNAC-V-V) works to promote global awareness and further the work of the United Nations through educational and recognition programs, partnerships, sponsorship of media events and fundraising. We aim to inform, inspire and engage people in Metro Vancouver to accomplish the vital work of the United Nations. Some of the many issues UNAC-V-V addresses include poverty, gender inequities, human rights, cross-cultural understanding, environmental degradation and threats to peace and security
– all brought together under the umbrella of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. UNAC-V-V is a committee of the United Nations Association in Canada. UNA Canada is one of many national UNA’s around the world connected through an international network, the World Federation of UN Associations, established in 1946.
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