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Vancouver Environment Festival – Pitching Sustainability in the C-Suite
By Alfred Lai
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.
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.
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!