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The poet and the soldier
World Federalist Movement · July 2021
Soldiers often become peace activists, and soldier-poets such as Wilfred Owen convey the futility and human cost of war more powerfully than argument. Campaigners can make the case through logic and economics, but sometimes poetry says it better.
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G7 and World Federalism: Considerations for Global Governance
World Federalist Movement · June 2021
World federalists should stop bickering over purity and pragmatism and build on existing models: seven of the eight largest countries are federal, and regional bodies have parliamentary oversight, but the G7 has none. First, civil society needs formal recognition alongside the G7.
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Mondial Spring 2021: WFMC Honours Carol Greene
World Federalist Movement – Canada · March 2021
A lifetime of letter-writing, chairing a Montreal action group and quiet persistence earned a long-serving member the Hanna Newcombe Award. At 85, discouraged by rising nationalism, she stays hopeful, because ideas only work if people do.
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Mondial Spring 2021: Next Steps for Canada’s Feminist Foreign Policy
World Federalist Movement – Canada · March 2021
The World Federalist Movement - Canada contributes to Canada’s feminist foreign policy consultation. The organization highlights the alignment of feminist foreign policy with global governance and federalist principles.
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Broad consultations planned for the S-G’s follow up to UN75 Declaration
March 2021
World leaders’ 75th anniversary declaration asked the Secretary-General for reform proposals, and his wide consultations could start a real reset of multilateralism. Civil society campaigners have renamed their coalition and drawn up a three-year plan to be ready.
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Message from the Executive Director
June 2020
Following the Democratic presidential debates, the author notes the lack of discussion on global solutions to pressing problems. The World Federalist Institute drafted questions and sent candidates copies of Planethood to promote the argument for a World Federation.
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The UN at 75: The world planned a party. . . . Then the coronavirus showed up.
June 2020
The article discusses the UN’s 75th anniversary commemoration, highlighting the initial plans for global dialogues and multilateralism. Despite the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the core push for renewing and strengthening the UN system remains strong.
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Women, Peace and Security Network – Canada update
World Federalist Movement – Canada · April 2020
Canada’s Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security, Jacqueline O’Neill, briefed civil society members on trips to Jordan and Africa, while the overdue action plan report has stalled the advisory group’s next meeting.
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A “Canadian Centre for Peace, Order and Good Government” – say, what?
World Federalist Movement – Canada · April 2020
The Canadian government launches a new peace and governance center. Details remain unclear as officials plan its structure and mandate.
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Women, peace and security update: Appointment of an Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security
World Federalist Movement – Canada · January 2020
Canada’s first Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security took office in 2019 with a broad advisory mandate across nine ministries. Civil society has met her, the annual progress report is delayed by the election, and the Security Council adopted a new resolution.
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UN2020 Update (December 2019)
World Federalist Movement – Canada · January 2020
With little hope of major UN reform by the September 2020 leaders’ summit, campaigners want the UN’s anniversary year to start a longer process of modernisation, and more than 80 organisations have drafted a plan of action for 2020.
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UN2020: Get Involved Now!
World Federalist Movement – Canada · January 2020
The UN75 campaign invites global participation through surveys and local conversations. Individuals and organizations can engage via social media or host community events.
