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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...