Globally-minded. Optimist about the state of the planet. Devoted aunt.
Toronto, ON
Joined January 2010
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We call leaders worldwide to ensure the protection of all refugees and the use of non-discriminatory practices and policies.
Read our official statement regarding the situation in #Ukraine: ymca.int/statement-ukraine-9…
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We are trying to collect all information in one place so we have a proper system and coordination for helping #Ukraine. We will be thankful if you fill in this very short form if you are delivering help or going to do it: forms.gle/xMFgGsjWuuomU6To9
👏👏 to @FirstUToronto team generosity, board and president Karen, and all volunteers bringing First mission to life. #NVW2021 “I dreamed that life is all joy. I woke and saw that life is all service. I served and saw that service is joy.” (Khalil Gibran)
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Amanda Gorman’s message serves as an inspiration to us all. #InaugurationDay
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Our young leaders fuel me with hope for a better tomorrow. #LettersToKamala
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It's #WorldFoodDay! 🍎🥬🥕
With tens of millions of people at risk of falling into extreme poverty & malnutrition because of #COVID19 pandemic, global solidarity & support are needed more to than ever to help those in need.
👉bit.ly/33TNkmB
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Teenage girls are the new leaders of our time, creating global movements for change.
They are ready for the challenge.
On this International #DayOfTheGirl, let’s stand together with them and for them.
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The World Food Programme works in the most remote locations with enormous courage, determination and competence to serve the most vulnerable.
Warm congratulations to @WFPChief David Beasley and the amazing staff of the @WFP on being awarded this year's #NobelPeacePrize!
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Today is Int'l #PeaceDay. Peace is a prerequisite for health, equality and human security. Our vision is a world that values women’s power to overcome crises and takes a path to lasting peace, justice, equality and inclusion. #WomenPeacePower
The perfect gift from that friend who knows your favourite COVID coping strategy. #sweettooth
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The consequences of our failure to get to grips with the climate crisis are everywhere.
Record heatwaves. Devastating wildfires, floods, droughts. And these challenges will only get worse.
#ClimateAction is the only way to ensure a liveable planet for this & future generations.
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Interested in working at the UN? The Young Professionals Programme is now open for applications through 31 October.
Get application tips from @UN_Careers: bit.ly/2FPA2uN
Thank you @KidsHelpPhone for organizing the crisis responder town hall with @CanadianPM @JustinTrudeau talking #youth #mentalhealth supports. “Young people matter.”
Mary Anne Roche retweeted
Both #COVID19 and the climate crisis have raised fundamental questions about how to ensure the health & well-being of people and planet.
Today, the world is at a crucial juncture and we must choose the right path to a green recovery for a better future.
bit.ly/3hCOfMH
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Snaps to all the young people making a difference, defying patriarchal notions and fighting for gender equality. Happy #YouthDay! #GenerationEquality