RT @StopTB: "MPs don’t work in isolation. They are most efficient when they work with partners and stakeholders and civil socie… https://t.co/mgAFnVJoWf —
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Grandmothers Advocacy Network (GRAN)
Who are we?
We are a non-partisan network of volunteers working together across Canada to advocate at local, national and international levels for the human rights of grandmothers, vulnerable children and youth of sub-Saharan Africa.
What do we do?
- We educate to raise public awareness and invite engagement.
- We advocate to influence national and global policy-makers.
- We partner with like-minded organizations to amplify our voices and increase our impact.
Current GRAN campaigns in support of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals:
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Health: Ensuring access to affordable life-saving medicines. [Read more...]
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Education: Improving access to quality education for all. [Read more…]
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Gender-Equality: Working to end violence against women and girls. [Read more…]
We invite you to join us.
[Click here for more information on how you can get involved.]
Thanks @karinagould. Communicating with Canadians about the importance and success of #CdnAid is indeed important! https://t.co/T4VvzieyTL —
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Congratulations @KamalKheraLib. @GRANadvocates looks forward to working with you in your new role! https://t.co/J5ca1mEBzN —
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News Posts
GRAN News: Meet Gladys Arthur
11, 12, 2019
During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Nobel Women’s Initiative is highlighting the lives of courageous human rights defenders. ... Read more
World AIDS DAY 2019 -- Communities Make the Difference
01, 12, 2019
This year to mark December 1, World AIDS Day, the World Health Organization is highlighting the difference communities are making to end the HIV epidemic. Among their key messages, they... Read more
"Hungry Children Cannot Learn"
04, 11, 2019
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) and United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) recently announced they are teaming up to reach vulnerable children and youth caught in crisis-affected countries.... Read more