United Nations Association in Canada (UNAC)

Prince George Branch

UNA Canada

• Established in 1946

• Registered charity

• multilateralism

UN Secretary-General discusses Sustainable Development Goals with Canadian youth leaders and UNA-Canada

UNAC's Mission and Vision

• Mission: To educate and engage Canadians in the work of the UN and the critical international issues that affect us all.

• Vision: A strong and effective United Nations is essential if we are to secure a future based on equality, dignity and justice for all. UNA Canada is dedicated to promoting constructive Canadian participation in the United Nations system and to growing global citizens in Canada who embrace the principles of the UN Charter.

The Work of the UN

The Work of the UN

UNAC Branches

• Think globally, act locally.

• 20 local branches around Canada

• PG Branch Objectives:

– promote awareness of international issues

– engage and empower local decision makers, businesses, organizations, and community members at large to become active global citizens

– help build a sustainable world

UNAC – PG Branch

• Newest branch, created March 2014

• 11 Board members

• Members from different generations, professional and cultural backgrounds

• meetings 2nd Thursday of every month at CNC

• meetings open to the public

UNAC-PG Branch at Aboriginal Day

UNAC – PG Branch making its first appearance at Aboriginal Day 2014

Why is it important to have a Branch of UNA Canada

• Prince George needs to be informed and engaged in global issues

• engage our community through programs and events

• make our voices heard on international issues

2000-2015 Development Agenda

Eight Millennium Development Goals

Post-2015 Development Agenda

Sustainable Development Goals [1]End poverty everywhere

[2]End hunger, improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

[3]Attain healthy lives for all

[4]Provide quality education and life-long learning opportunities for all

[5]Attain gender equality, empower women and girls everywhere

[6]Ensure availability and sustainable use of water and sanitation for all

[7]Ensure sustainable energy for all

[8]Promote sustained and inclusive economic growth and decent work for all

[9]Promote sustainable infrastructure and industrialization to foster innovation

[10]Reduce inequality within and between countries

[11]Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe and sustainable

[12]Promote sustainable consumption and production patterns

[13]Tackle climate change and its impacts

[14]Conserve and promote sustainable use of oceans, seas and marine resources

[15]Protect & restore terrestrial ecosystems, halt desertification, land degradation and biodiversity loss

[16]Achieve peaceful & inclusive societies, justice for all & effective institutions

[17]Strengthen global partnerships for sustainable development.

Public Forum & Dinner – 20 October

FORUM AND DIALOGUE ON THE 15 DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

UN DAY in Prince George

Flag raising ceremony: outside City Hall, Friday, 24 October at 9am