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Small Sips: Gender and WASH

Small Sips: Gender and WASH

The month of March is home to World Water Day, which takes place on March 22. This year’s theme, Where Water Flows, Equality...

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March 8, 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
Small Sips: WASH in Canada

Small Sips: WASH in Canada

Canada’s Shame Everyone, everywhere should have access to safe clean drinking water and sanitation. This is a fundamental human right that is not...

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February 13, 2026
Transforming Access to WASH through Women’s Leadership

Transforming Access to WASH through Women’s Leadership

What if strengthening women's voices could transform entire communities' access to safe water, sanitation, and dignity? A Canadian non-profit is helping to do...

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January 28, 2026
Exiting 𝕏

Exiting 𝕏

GRAN has taken the decision to delete our account on the social media platform 𝕏.   As an organization that works to end violence...

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January 22, 2026
UN Reports Global Water Bankruptcy

UN Reports Global Water Bankruptcy

The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment, and Health has released an urgent new report, Global Water Bankruptcy. The world is living...

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January 21, 2026
The Changing Climate: A Canadian Perspective

The Changing Climate: A Canadian Perspective

Beginning in February, Climate Action for Lifelong Learners (CALL) is delivering this eight-week climate course designed to get participants up to date on...

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January 15, 2026
Small Sips: The Right to Clean Water and Sanitation

Small Sips: The Right to Clean Water and Sanitation

This year, GRAN will be focusing our advocacy efforts on improving global access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). The United Nations has...

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January 10, 2026