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UN Day to Eliminate Racial Discrimination
The United Nations (UN) declared March 21 as the International Day to Eliminate Racial Discrimination in response to the killing of a group of racialized and peaceful demonstrators in Sharpeville, South Africa. It is apparent that more work needs to be done; not only in our local communities, but all over the world.Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there have...
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Nine Local Brands That Embody International Development Week 2021’s Theme of #GoForTheGoals
2021 was a year of ups and downs for all of us; and it’s during such a global economic rollercoaster that it becomes more important than ever to look local. Canada, and Vancouver in particular, is a hub of innovation and small businesses! Once Again, this year’s International Development Week theme is “Go for the...
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29th November – International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
“ The views expressed by the authors on this page reflect their personal opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of UNA Canada.” On November 29th the UN will once again be celebrating the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The day was mandated by UN General Assembly Resolution 32/40 B of...
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Film Learning: Women Bending the Curve on Climate Change
On Wednesday, November 21st at 7pm the Vancouver Branch of the UN Association in Canada partnered with the Burnaby School District to host Dr. Joanna Ashworth and screen her documentary to an audience of UNAC-V-V members, and Burnaby students and parents. UNAC-V-V co-Vice President Jessica Steele provided opening remarks which can be read, in part,...
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Free Event: Women Bending the Curve on Climate Change
You are invited to attend a free film event offered by the UN Association in Canada (UNAC-V-V) in partnership with the Burnaby School District. On Wednesday, November 21st from 6:45 pm to 9 pm, Dr. Joanna Ashworth will be in attendance at the screening of her recent documentary, “Women Bending the Curve on Climate Change”...
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Announcement: Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada as UNA-Canada’s Honourary Patron.
Ottawa, October 18 2018: The United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) is pleased to announce that Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada has kindly accepted the request that she serve as UNA-Canada’s Honourary Patron.