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About Us

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Who We Are

The United Nations Association in Canada Toronto Region Branch (UNACTO) is a volunteer-based division of the United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) which is a historic, national charitable organization, established in 1946.

 

UNA-Canada is a founding member of the World Federation of United Nations Association (WFUNA) and today holds its elected Vice-Chair representing global civil society.

Our Mission

UNACTO is dedicated to elevating the principles of the UN Charter and to accomplishing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals through innovative programming. Our work is guided by three core principles: Integrity, Inclusiveness and Compassion.

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We believe in building a better tomorrow by engaging the youth of the Greater Toronto Area and in growing global citizens through knowledge of the UN and its initiatives.

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President

Maduba Ahmad

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Board Chair

Staci Benny

Board of Directors

Kassandra Barteaux

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Sharmin Hassaniani

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Zahra Hirji

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Roger Ma

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Dilnoor Panjwani

 

Jean Pilaprat 

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Nancy Raimondo​​​

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Operational Team

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Director of Governance

Nancy Raimondo

 

Governance Coordinators

Arash Masoumi

Amir Soltaninia

 

Director of Programs

Vacant

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Programming Coordinator

Aisha Yusuf

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Director of Communications

Ali Shahrukh Pracha

 

Editor

Angel Xing
 

Contributing Writers

Liz Harris

Anja Kundacina

Salina Rezene

Angel Xing

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Social Media Coordinator

Joelle Awad​

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