About Us
The Toronto Branch of the United Nations Association in Canada (UNACTO) is an integral part of a national not-for-profit charitable organization that helps inform and educate Torontonians concerning United Nations activities and programmes.
UNACTO offers a unique window into the work of the UN, as well as a way to become engaged in the critical international issues that affect us all—human rights, poverty, sustainable development, peace and many others. Through awareness events, fundraising activities and educational endeavours, our aim is to engage our city and to encourage all to work towards the goals of the UN.
Is UNA-Canada part of the UN?
No, UNA-Canada is not an office of the United Nations. We are a citizen’s movement which supports and promotes the values and goals of the UN in Canada. We are also one of the founding members of the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA), established in August 1946 as the peoples movement for the United Nations. Now, with UNA’s in over 90 countries, WFUNA is the only international, non-governmental organization devoted entirely to the support of the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. Each UNA educates and engages their respective national public in the work of the United Nations and the critical international issues which affect us all.
Is UNA-Canada a registered charity?
Yes. Our charitable registration number is 11927–6855 RR0001. This charitable registration is only valid in Canada.
What is UNACTO’s role?
The Toronto branch of UNA-Canada has the broad purpose of promoting the objectives of and interest in the United Nations in the Toronto area. UNACTO has its own organizational by-law which provides guidelines and rules as to how it is governed and operates.
Donations in support of the charitable work of UNACTO and the UNA-Canada are forwarded to the Association’s office in Ottawa (300 Cooper Street, Suite 309, Ottawa ON. K2P 0G5) which will issue charitable receipts for donations beyond a very minimal amount.
UNACTO consists of volunteers who get together frequently to generate and discuss ideas for — and for organizing and and carrying out — programs that will build interest in UN issues and achievements. New volunteers who would like to contribute to UNACTO’s activities are generally very welcome!!
UNACTO operates “virtually” in large measure, with periodic face-to-face meetings. UNACTO does not offer any job positions for employees although our parent organization sometimes can arrange, or help to arrange, employment situations in Canada or in other countries.
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