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Sign up early for this year's #TGLL event happening virtually on March 12th, 2021! More information and tickets available here: https://global2local.ca/

Phil Lind Initiative 2021 | January - March, 2021 THE ANTI-DEMOCRATIC TURN The unprecedented assault on the rules and norms of democracy in the US over the past four years has exposed its vulnerability. Despite the eventual outcome of the presidential election, democracy in the US may not be as resilient as we once thought. If we accept that the previous administration is a symptom of more deeply rooted problems in American society, how do we begin to address these emerging f...ault lines in the democratic process? How can we protect the integrity of our democracies in an era marked by authoritarian resurgence and nativist backlash? Please find the 2021 Phil Lind Initiative series events here: https://lindinitiative.ubc.ca/ser/the-anti-democratic-turn/ Each of the public events held virtually is free to attend!

Today marks a historical commitment that will help foster a brighter future for the roughly 26.3 million refugees worldwide. The ongoing suffering of displaced peoples worldwide is one of the greatest human rights issues we face today. Through powerful cooperation, we can create a world where everyone has access to the basic human rights of shelter, identity, and safety.

"Now is the time for unity, solidarity and compassion. United Nations values of equality and human dignity point the way. As Dr. King reminded the world in his historic speech in front of the United Nations in 1967, only a few feet away from where I stand today, there can be no justice without peace, and there can be no peace without justice Read More: https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/dsgsm1532.doc.htm Happy #MartinLutherKingDay!

Have you ever wanted to volunteer with UNA Vancouver? We are currently looking for a Volunteer Webmaster! By volunteering with us, you will be supporting an organization which is passionate about global issues, social justice, the environment, public education, and more! Please email applications to: [email protected] with a copy of your resume and a cover letter in which you explain why you want to take on this opportunity and how you would be a good fit. BCCIC Capilano University Career Development Centre UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs

The work of the General Assembly has helped to boost global health, literacy, and living standards, and to promote human rights and gender equality. https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/01/1081752