We need to give a crap about World Toilet Day By Angelina Patoka Now I know what you’re thinking, The United Nations (UN) celebrates World Toilet Day?… is this a joke? Well, no, actually. World Toilet Day (November 19) is linked to water security and healthcare, and its closely aligns Read more…
Hunger and Poverty: The Temporal Horrors of the World By: Angelina Patoka In October, the United Nations marks two important dates. The World Food Day on October 16, and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17. The former is associated with UNSDG 2: Zero Hunger, while Read more…
Image credit: www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca Recognizing National Day of Truth and Reconciliation By: Anabia Adnan This year on September 30th, Canada will mark the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), a day which has also been commemorated as Orange Shirt Day since 2013. It is a day for Canadians to formally Read more…
UNSDG 16: Global Governance versus Sovereignty Part 1: The Global Context By: Angelina Patoka This post is an elementary introduction and interpretation of the premises and dilemmas of UNSDG 16. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 (UNSDG 16): Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies, aims at promoting “peaceful and Read more…
Understanding Racism in International Development Recently, members of UNAC-Calgary had the privilege of attending a 6-session design lab on Anti-Racism in International Development hosted by Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC). Aimed at members of the international development sector in Alberta, this series of participatory training sessions focused on using Read more…
GROW FOOD. GROW PEOPLE. GROW CALGARY By: Anabia Adnan Food is a basic human need and a fundamental part of human existence. In developed countries such as Canada, many of us are privileged in not knowing hunger. However, it may be surprising to learn that in 2017-18, 1 in 8 Read more…
Hello from Jasmine Cha We have some amazing volunteers at UNAC-Calgary, and Jasmine Cha, Director of Innovation is one of them. For National Volunteer Week, we had the pleasure of learning more about her and why she’s passionate about volunteering. When did you get involved with UNAC-Calgary, and in what Read more…
By: Angelina Patoka In the Western world, particularly in highly developed cities, there is frequently a nonchalance to global governance. Even though Sustainable Cities and Communities is the eleventh Global Goal, many Calgarians (like many urban citizens in the West) seem to think of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Read more…
By: Rida Rehmani It’s clear to see that Laura Kohler is passionate about her work and the impact CAWST water and sanitation projects have on the lives of people around the world. The Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) is a world-renowned Canadian charity and licensed engineering firm Read more…
By: Rida Rehmani Our holiday tables might be a little smaller this year, but they needn’t be short of interesting and thought-provoking discussions. Here are some facts and questions which highlight why the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); also known as Global Goals, should matter to Calgarians. Share and Read more…