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...
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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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Splane Lecture on Social Policy, 2019
Please join us for our annual Splane Lecture in Social Policy entitled, “What’s Canada’s Climate Plan? Fairness, Safety, Justice and Resiliency in a World on Fire”. This year’s lecture features noted environmental activist and author, Tzeporah Berman and takes place: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM, followed by a reception with refreshments *Venue:...
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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...
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2018 Renate Shearer Award Recap
On December 10th, 2018, UNAC-V-Vancouver and Community Legal Assistance Society hosted the annual celebration to commemorate the Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the presentation of the Renate Shearer Award. This year the Renate Shearer Award was made to Chief Dr. Robert Joseph in recognition of his outstanding achievement in promoting respect...
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Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The views expressed by the authors on this page reflect their personal opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of UNA Canada. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights celebrates its 70th birthday today, having been adopted as Resolution 217 by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10th in 1948. The primary goal of...
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2018 Renate Shearer Award
The United Nations Association in Canada – Vancouver Branch and the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) are pleased to announce a Celebration to Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Date: Monday, December 10, 2018 Location: Law Courts Inn Restaurant (4thFloor) Address: 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver BC Time: 5:30pm to 8pm Admission by Donation....
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