UN Day – October 24

by Georgina Bencsik | Oct 24, 2019

United Nations Day highlights the enduring ideals of the Charter, which entered into force on this date 74 years ago. Amid stormy global seas, the Charter remains our shared moral anchor.” — UN Secretary-General António Guterres UN Day marks the anniversary of...

Town Hall – October 24 UN Day – The United Nations at 75 and Beyond: Problems, Progress and Prognosis” – at Ottawa City Hall 7pm hosted by National Capital Region Branch

by Georgina Bencsik | Oct 18, 2019

Dear friends, ​Next year, 2020, will be the UN’s 75th anniversary. It will be marked not only a year from now on UN Day, October 24, 2020, but around the world with discussions between now and then about the state of the world and what the United Nations has...

Turning waste into wealth: World Habitat Day focus on cleaning up cities

by Georgina Bencsik | Oct 7, 2019

World Habitat Day – October 7 (From UN News) 7 October 2019 SDGs Waste can have a devastating effect on public health, the environment, and the climate, but cutting-edge innovation and technology can provide improved, cheaper solutions to the challenge, and help...

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, October 24, 2019 Ottawa City Hall – 110 Laurier Ave. West, 2 Floor – Colonel By Room Parking available on site 6:00-6:45 p.m.​Annual General Meeting (for members of the Branch) 7:00 p.m.​​Town Hall on the UN at 75 (open to the public) The United Nations at 75 and Beyond: Problems, Progress and Prognosis

by Georgina Bencsik | Oct 5, 2019

United Nations Association in Canada National Capital Region Branch Association canadienne pour les Nations Unies Section de la Région de la Capitale nationale NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, October 24, 2019 Ottawa City Hall – 110 Laurier Ave. West,...

Spotlight: #dayofthegirl here’s a good article from Nevena Vucetic « The Importance of #Water »

by Georgina Bencsik | Oct 11, 2018

The Importance of Water – Nevena Vucetic – On March 22nd, World Water Day 2018, the United Nations launched the International Decade for Action on Water for Sustainable Development (Water Action Decade).1 Why water you may ask? Besides being declared a...

EVENT: MEETING THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE: Conference for Canadians Ottawa, & UNAC NCRB AGM on September 28 evening & Saturday 29 Group of 78

by Georgina Bencsik | Sep 18, 2018

MEETING THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE: Conference for Canadians Ottawa, September 28 evening and Saturday 29 Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. Margaret Meade Record breaking...