By: Angelina Patoka The futurists’ optimism was never limited to flying cars and robot doctors. Wonderment and excitement about an idyllic future where the usage of technology as a daily medium of learning across all levels of education was perceived as innovative and progressive in books and articles from less Read more…
Empowering Immigrant Women Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) Interview by: Anabia Adnan In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in human migration. The most prominent reasons that challenge humans to rebuild their lives in a new country are political instability, poverty and economic challenges and climate change. Though Read more…
Writer/content creator The United Nations Association in Canada – Calgary Chapter (UNAC-Calgary) is seeking (3) content creators / writers to join the communications sub-committee. Writer/content creator This role will be responsible for developing and executing content to support UNAC-Calgary’s strategy by writing blog content to 1) keep the public informed 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…
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…
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 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…