It is with great regret that UNAC Vancouver acknowledges that four members of the UNA Canada family died earlier this morning in the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 en route from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Nairobi, Kenya. There were no survivors among the passengers or crew. Our condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with the...
Author: Kookai (Kookai Chaimahawong)
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From Denmark to Rwanda: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2019
The views expressed by the authors on this page reflect their personal opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of UNA Canada. The United Nations Association in Canada joins the world today in celebrating International Women’s Day, a holiday established to draw attention to the economic, political, social and cultural inequalities between women and...
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Green Spaces Call for Applications
Applications are now open for the Green Spaces Programme! DEADLINE APRIL 4th, 2019 Green Spaces is a wage-matching programme that works together with organizations in the sustainable development sector across the country to place talented students in positions that will elevate their knowledge, passion, and experience of working in Canada’s Green Economy. Participants will undertake...
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UNAC Vancouver in Support of UNDRIP
The Vancouver Branch of the UN Association in Canada supports the full implementation of the United Nations Declaration of Indigenous Rights (UNDRIP). The United Nations has an important and continuing role to play in promoting and protecting Indigenous rights. UNDRIP does not yet have any force of international law but it is a significant step...
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Think Global Link Local 2019 – Grab Your Tickets Now!
Tickets are now available for Think Global, Link Local 2019! This is a Networking Breakfast, hosted by the United Nations Association of Canada – Vancouver Branch. Students and recent graduates will get the opportunity to meet and learn from professionals in local charities, non-profit and civil society organizations. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to...