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Pearson Medal Of Peace
The Pearson Medal of Peace is an award given out annually by the United Nations Association in Canada to recognize an individual Canadian's "contribution to international service". Nominations are made by any Canadian for any Canadian, excluding self-nominations. The medal was first announced in 1979 and named in honour of Lester B. Pearson, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Canada's fourteenth Prime Minister. The medal was to be selected by a jury of "eminent Canadians" and awarded by the Governor-General of Canada on United Nations Day, October 24. After the 2004 medal was awarded to Roméo Dallaire, it was not awarded again until it was revived in 2011 to honour peace activist Ernie Regehr.Campbell Clark"Governor-General honours veteran of the war on war" ''The Globe and Mail'', January 20, 2011. Recipients of the Pearson Medal of Peace * 1979 - Paul-Émile Léger * 1980 - J. King Gordon * 1981 - E. L. M. Burns * 1982 - Hugh L. Keenleyside * 1983 - George-Henri Lévesque * 1984 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Nations Association In Canada
The United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) is an historic, national charitable organization providing the leading policy voice on multilateralism in Canada. Established in 1946, UNA-Canada was a founding member of the World Federation of United Nations Association. Mission UNA-Canada's mission is to educate and engage Canadians in the work of the United Nations and the critical international issues that affect all. The Association believes that "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 Association meets its mandate with a national network of 20,000 members and supporters, 20 volunteer branches spread from coast to coast and north into the Territories, and education programmes that are meant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |