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Pharmaceutical company refuses to sell life-saving HIV drug to Doctors without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Pharmaceutical company refuses to sell life-saving HIV drug to Doctors without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

"Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly, long-acting HIV prevention tool, represents one of the most promising advances towards ending AIDS as a public health threat to...

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April 8, 2026
World Health Day

World Health Day

April 7 marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948, and is now celebrated as World Health...

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April 6, 2026
Remembering Stephen Lewis

Remembering Stephen Lewis

GRANs across the country mourn the loss of a role model and fierce advocate. Stephen Lewis touched countless lives with his unwavering commitment...

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March 31, 2026
The Weaponization of Water

The Weaponization of Water

Water infrastructure has become increasingly and deliberately targeted in modern warfare as a strategic tactic, even though the Geneva conventions specifically prohibit attacks...

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March 29, 2026
Global Affairs Laying off Highest-Skilled Diplomats

Global Affairs Laying off Highest-Skilled Diplomats

The union representing staff at Global Affairs Canada says the foreign service is laying off dozens of its highest-skilled diplomats. The cuts come...

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March 29, 2026
World Water Day 2026

World Water Day 2026

"Investment in water is an investment in dignity, equality, public health, and sustainable development. It is an investment in people – and especially...

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March 22, 2026
Born without Water: The Crisis in Our Delivery Rooms

Born without Water: The Crisis in Our Delivery Rooms

Every two seconds, a woman gives birth in a healthcare facility without clean water, decent toilets or good hygiene. In places meant to...

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March 18, 2026
Graça Machel: “International law cannot be à la carte”

Graça Machel: “International law cannot be à la carte”

“At a time of seemingly intractable conflicts and entrenched patriarchal leadership that too often refuses to pursue courageous paths to peace, women’s leadership...

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March 8, 2026
International Women’s Day 2026: Rights. Justice. Action.

International Women’s Day 2026: Rights. Justice. Action.

“Now is the moment to stand up, show up, and speak up for rights, for justice, and for action – so that every...

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March 6, 2026
A Widespread Problem in a Water-rich Country

A Widespread Problem in a Water-rich Country

Canada has one of the largest supplies of fresh water in the world, yet many First Nations communities have lived under “boil-water” or...

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March 4, 2026