All Mondial articles
Every article from the Citizens for Global Solutions and World Federalist Movement – Canada journal, alongside selected writing from allied organisations, searchable and cross-referenced by topic, issue and source.
Articles
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António Guterres: The Next UN Secretary-General
World Federalist Movement – Canada · December 2016
Monique Cuillerier reports that campaigners for a woman Secretary-General were partly won over after meeting Guterres, whose team promises a woman from the global south as deputy and gender parity at all levels.
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Canada and the International Criminal Court
World Federalist Movement – Canada · November 2016
Canada faces a pivotal moment in supporting the International Criminal Court as African nations withdraw. The court’s role in addressing global justice remains under threat.
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International Criminal Court navigates stormy waters
World Federalist Movement – Canada · October 2016
The International Criminal Court faces political challenges as African states consider withdrawal. The Court’s jurisdiction over aggression remains pending activation.
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Canada at the UN
World Federalist Movement – Canada · September 2016
Canada’s UN General Assembly participation highlights new priorities in peace operations. The country supports political solutions through funding for UN departments and the Peacebuilding Commission.
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Canada’s support for UN peace operations: Still Missing in Action
World Federalist Movement – Canada · August 2016
Canada’s peacekeeping contributions remain stagnant despite global demand. World Federalists urge renewed Canadian leadership in UN reform.
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Canada’s involvement with UN peace operations
World Federalist Movement – Canada · August 2016
Canada’s renewed commitment to UN peacekeeping highlights its low contribution to global operations. The WFMC calls for improved training and understanding of UN mechanisms.
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Canada’s dodgy commitment to the Convention on Cluster Munitions
World Federalist Movement – Canada · August 2016
Canada faces international criticism over its cluster munitions legislation. The World Federalist Movement urges reform to align with the CCM’s objectives.
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UN conducts first straw poll of prospective S-G candidates
World Federalist Movement – Canada · July 2016
Antonio Guterres led the first Security Council straw poll for secretary-general; later rounds will give permanent members different coloured ballots, so a “discourage” vote would signal a likely veto, with final balloting expected in October.
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International Criminal Court Update
World Federalist Movement – Canada · June 2016
A draft policy from ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda would guide how her office handles crimes against or affecting children; comments are open until 5 August and the final text is due in November 2016.
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Defence and Aid Policy Reviews
World Federalist Movement – Canada · June 2016
Two federal consultations invite public input: one asks what shape the military’s peace support should take and whether to prevent conflict early, the other applies a feminist lens to aid for the poorest and fragile states.
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1 for 7 Billion Update
World Federalist Movement – Canada · June 2016
Straw polls let the Security Council find which Secretary-General candidates have the broadest support; it takes up the field on July 21st, though the Charter has the General Assembly appoint on the Council’s recommendation.
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The Defence Policy Review: Strengthen Canada’s commitment to UN Peace Operations
World Federalist Movement – Canada · May 2016
Canada’s Defence Policy Review faces scrutiny over declining UN peacekeeping contributions. The Liberal government seeks public input to modernize defence capabilities.
