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Canada at UNGA

Canada at UNGA

"As the United Nations marks 80 years, Canada is stepping up to show that principled leadership matters. In a time when multilateralism is...

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September 25, 2025
Gender Equality in 2025

Gender Equality in 2025

Equality could still be a reality for girls born today, but the world must invest now. UN Women and the UN Department of...

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September 19, 2025
Strengthening School Food Programs in Canada

Strengthening School Food Programs in Canada

“We have a tremendous need and opportunity in Canada to strengthen our food system and food security with the National School Food Program....

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July 6, 2025
A Special Briefing on Global Aid Cuts (Recording)

A Special Briefing on Global Aid Cuts (Recording)

An important update from Oxfam on the global humanitarian aid sector and the impacts of recent funding cuts like USAID.  (May 12, 2025)...

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May 12, 2025
Ending Poverty Together (Slides)

Ending Poverty Together (Slides)

Ending Poverty Together -- GRAN Workshop with Feed the Hungry (May 3, 2025)  PDF of presentation slides here.

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May 3, 2025
Keeping GRAN Strong: Recruitment, Retention, Diversity and Inclusion (Recording)

Keeping GRAN Strong: Recruitment, Retention, Diversity and Inclusion (Recording)

GRAN learning event focused on strategies for sustaining volunteer engagement. (April 23, 2025) https://youtu.be/lqgXm0hCvVM

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April 23, 2025
UN Takes Significant Step Toward a Global Rights Convention

UN Takes Significant Step Toward a Global Rights Convention

Such good news! In a landmark moment for the global movement to protect the rights of older people, the UN Human Rights Council...

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April 6, 2025
Good Nutrition = Successful Learners (Recording)

Good Nutrition = Successful Learners (Recording)

GRAN learning event on the many benefits of school feeding programs in both Canada and Africa.  We welcomed a panel of three guest...

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March 25, 2025
Africa after Aid? The Impact and Possibilities (Recording)

Africa after Aid? The Impact and Possibilities (Recording)

Webinar hosted by The Resistance Bureau with a panel of human rights activists and analysts, as well as those who have been directly...

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March 19, 2025
Canada Must Continue to Show Compassionate Leadership for Children

Canada Must Continue to Show Compassionate Leadership for Children

“Cutting aid is not just a failure of moral leadership; it is a strategic miscalculation. Failing to address poverty, instability, health crises, human...

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March 30, 2025