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World Food Day October 16
Since 1945, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has spearheaded global efforts to end hunger. This World Food Day...
September 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Decolonization and Me: Conversations about Healing a Nation and Ourselves To honour this national day, GRAN would like to draw attention to this...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
World TB Day: Yes! We Can End TB!
“I think the most important thing is to become aware of the TB crisis. This is a crisis that has been unfolding over...
It’s Time for a Woman to Serve as UN Secretary-General
"After 80 years of men-only leadership, it’s time for a woman to serve as UN Secretary-General." In advance of International Women's Day, The Elders join...
Do Not Build Military Bases on the Back of Foreign Aid
“Security should certainly be part of the foreign aid discussion: notably, how our security is affected by insecurity and poverty elsewhere.” Ottawa-based development...